Sivaganga Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Sivaganga district in Tamil Nadu.
Administrative Details of Sivaganga
Sivaganga comprises 515 villages, of which 508 are inhabited and 7 are uninhabited. There are 16 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 3,38,938, spread across 4,233 square kilometers.
| Villages | 515(508 inhabited • 7 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 16 |
| Households | 3,38,938 |
| Total Area | 4,233 km² |
Sivaganga Urban & Rural Population
Sivaganga had 4,12,845 people in urban areas (30.8%) and 9,26,256 people in rural areas (69.2%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 9,26,256 | 69.2% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 4,12,845 | 30.8% |
| Total | 13,39,101 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Sivaganga
The total population comprises 6,68,672 males (49.9%) and 6,70,429 females (50.1%). The sex ratio is 1003 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 4,62,210 | 2,06,462 | 6,68,672 |
| 👩 Female | 4,64,046 | 2,06,383 | 6,70,429 |
Literacy Rate in Sivaganga
The literacy rate is 71.67%. Male literacy stands at 78.71% while female literacy is 64.65%, indicating a gender gap of 14.06 percentage points. The total literate population is 9,59,744.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 3,52,907 | 1,73,397 | 5,26,304 |
| Literate (Female) | 2,76,138 | 1,57,302 | 4,33,440 |
| Total Literate | 6,29,045 | 3,30,699 | 9,59,744 |
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About Sivaganga Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Sivaganga in Tamil Nadu has a total population of 13,39,101 with a literacy rate of 71.67% and a sex ratio of 1003 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Sivaganga district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.