Vellore Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Vellore district in Tamil Nadu.
Administrative Details of Vellore
Vellore comprises 858 villages, of which 763 are inhabited and 95 are uninhabited. There are 72 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 9,29,281, spread across 6,075 square kilometers.
| Villages | 858(763 inhabited • 95 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 72 |
| Households | 9,29,281 |
| Total Area | 6,075 km² |
Vellore Urban & Rural Population
Vellore had 17,01,987 people in urban areas (43.2%) and 22,34,344 people in rural areas (56.8%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 22,34,344 | 56.8% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 17,01,987 | 43.2% |
| Total | 39,36,331 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Vellore
The total population comprises 19,61,688 males (49.8%) and 19,74,643 females (50.2%). The sex ratio is 1007 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 11,17,101 | 8,44,587 | 19,61,688 |
| 👩 Female | 11,17,243 | 8,57,400 | 19,74,643 |
Literacy Rate in Vellore
The literacy rate is 70.47%. Male literacy stands at 76.69% while female literacy is 64.29%, indicating a gender gap of 12.40 percentage points. The total literate population is 27,73,928.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 8,24,307 | 6,80,048 | 15,04,355 |
| Literate (Female) | 6,58,624 | 6,10,949 | 12,69,573 |
| Total Literate | 14,82,931 | 12,90,997 | 27,73,928 |
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About Vellore Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Vellore in Tamil Nadu has a total population of 39,36,331 with a literacy rate of 70.47% and a sex ratio of 1007 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Vellore district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.