Namakkal Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Namakkal district in Tamil Nadu.
Administrative Details of Namakkal
Namakkal comprises 389 villages, of which 362 are inhabited and 27 are uninhabited. There are 34 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 4,75,511, spread across 3,419.999 square kilometers.
| Villages | 389(362 inhabited • 27 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 34 |
| Households | 4,75,511 |
| Total Area | 3,419.999 km² |
Namakkal Urban & Rural Population
Namakkal had 6,96,125 people in urban areas (40.3%) and 10,30,476 people in rural areas (59.7%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 10,30,476 | 59.7% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 6,96,125 | 40.3% |
| Total | 17,26,601 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Namakkal
The total population comprises 8,69,280 males (50.3%) and 8,57,321 females (49.7%). The sex ratio is 986 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 5,20,684 | 3,48,596 | 8,69,280 |
| 👩 Female | 5,09,792 | 3,47,529 | 8,57,321 |
Literacy Rate in Namakkal
The literacy rate is 68.12%. Male literacy stands at 75.16% while female literacy is 60.98%, indicating a gender gap of 14.18 percentage points. The total literate population is 11,76,131.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 3,80,075 | 2,73,237 | 6,53,312 |
| Literate (Female) | 2,91,718 | 2,31,101 | 5,22,819 |
| Total Literate | 6,71,793 | 5,04,338 | 11,76,131 |
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About Namakkal Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Namakkal in Tamil Nadu has a total population of 17,26,601 with a literacy rate of 68.12% and a sex ratio of 986 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Namakkal district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.