Perambalur Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Perambalur district in Tamil Nadu.
Administrative Details of Perambalur
Perambalur comprises 159 villages, of which 147 are inhabited and 12 are uninhabited. There are 5 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 1,49,243, spread across 1,756 square kilometers.
| Villages | 159(147 inhabited • 12 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 5 |
| Households | 1,49,243 |
| Total Area | 1,756 km² |
Perambalur Urban & Rural Population
Perambalur had 97,163 people in urban areas (17.2%) and 4,68,060 people in rural areas (82.8%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 4,68,060 | 82.8% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 97,163 | 17.2% |
| Total | 5,65,223 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Perambalur
The total population comprises 2,82,157 males (49.9%) and 2,83,066 females (50.1%). The sex ratio is 1003 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 2,33,926 | 48,231 | 2,82,157 |
| 👩 Female | 2,34,134 | 48,932 | 2,83,066 |
Literacy Rate in Perambalur
The literacy rate is 66.49%. Male literacy stands at 73.72% while female literacy is 59.28%, indicating a gender gap of 14.44 percentage points. The total literate population is 3,75,823.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 1,69,106 | 38,905 | 2,08,011 |
| Literate (Female) | 1,32,610 | 35,202 | 1,67,812 |
| Total Literate | 3,01,716 | 74,107 | 3,75,823 |
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About Perambalur Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Perambalur in Tamil Nadu has a total population of 5,65,223 with a literacy rate of 66.49% and a sex ratio of 1003 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Perambalur district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.