Theni Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Theni district in Tamil Nadu.
Administrative Details of Theni
Theni comprises 98 villages, of which 80 are inhabited and 18 are uninhabited. There are 28 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 3,38,112, spread across 2,868 square kilometers.
| Villages | 98(80 inhabited • 18 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 28 |
| Households | 3,38,112 |
| Total Area | 2,868 km² |
Theni Urban & Rural Population
Theni had 6,70,481 people in urban areas (53.8%) and 5,75,418 people in rural areas (46.2%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 5,75,418 | 46.2% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 6,70,481 | 53.8% |
| Total | 12,45,899 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Theni
The total population comprises 6,25,683 males (50.2%) and 6,20,216 females (49.8%). The sex ratio is 991 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 2,90,880 | 3,34,803 | 6,25,683 |
| 👩 Female | 2,84,538 | 3,35,678 | 6,20,216 |
Literacy Rate in Theni
The literacy rate is 69.84%. Male literacy stands at 76.62% while female literacy is 62.99%, indicating a gender gap of 13.63 percentage points. The total literate population is 8,70,080.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 2,13,570 | 2,65,833 | 4,79,403 |
| Literate (Female) | 1,63,080 | 2,27,597 | 3,90,677 |
| Total Literate | 3,76,650 | 4,93,430 | 8,70,080 |
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About Theni Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Theni in Tamil Nadu has a total population of 12,45,899 with a literacy rate of 69.84% and a sex ratio of 991 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Theni district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.