The Nilgiris Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for The Nilgiris district in Tamil Nadu.
Administrative Details of The Nilgiris
The Nilgiris comprises 40 villages, of which 40 are inhabited and 0 are uninhabited. There are 18 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 1,97,653, spread across 2,564.997 square kilometers.
| Villages | 40(40 inhabited • 0 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 18 |
| Households | 1,97,653 |
| Total Area | 2,564.997 km² |
The Nilgiris Urban & Rural Population
The Nilgiris had 4,35,655 people in urban areas (59.2%) and 2,99,739 people in rural areas (40.8%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 2,99,739 | 40.8% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 4,35,655 | 59.2% |
| Total | 7,35,394 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in The Nilgiris
The total population comprises 3,60,143 males (49.0%) and 3,75,251 females (51.0%). The sex ratio is 1042 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 1,45,909 | 2,14,234 | 3,60,143 |
| 👩 Female | 1,53,830 | 2,21,421 | 3,75,251 |
Literacy Rate in The Nilgiris
The literacy rate is 77.46%. Male literacy stands at 83.15% while female literacy is 72.01%, indicating a gender gap of 11.14 percentage points. The total literate population is 5,69,647.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 1,18,463 | 1,80,984 | 2,99,447 |
| Literate (Female) | 1,03,492 | 1,66,708 | 2,70,200 |
| Total Literate | 2,21,955 | 3,47,692 | 5,69,647 |
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About The Nilgiris Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, The Nilgiris in Tamil Nadu has a total population of 7,35,394 with a literacy rate of 77.46% and a sex ratio of 1042 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for The Nilgiris district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.