The Ariyalur district of Tamil Nadu had a population of 7,54,894 approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 7,95,000 by 2025. It has an area of 1,949.31 sq km and population density of 387 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 1,016 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 71.99. The child sex ratio is not stated. The major religion is Hindu with 93.84% and Tamil is the main language spoken by 99.27% of people. The district population is 83,113 urban and 6,71,781 rural, and rural population accounts for 88.99% of the total population. There are a total of 1,82,523 households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Detail |
Figure |
| District |
Ariyalur |
| State |
Tamil Nadu |
| Population in 2011 |
7,54,894 |
| Projected population in 2025 |
7,95,000 |
| Area |
1,949.31 sq km |
| Population density |
387 persons per sq km |
Population and Growth
| Year |
Population |
Growth |
| 2001 |
6,97,714 |
8.19% |
| 2011 |
7,54,894 |
8.19% |
| 2021 |
7,80,000 |
Projected |
| 2025 |
7,95,000 |
Projected |
- Population has grown slowly over the decade
- 2011 is the main census base
- Future numbers show steady rise
- Growth pattern is stable
Historic Census Data
| Detail |
2001 |
2011 |
| Total population |
6,97,714 |
7,54,894 |
| Male population |
3,45,678 |
3,75,567 |
| Female population |
3,52,036 |
3,79,327 |
| Share of Tamil Nadu |
1.12% |
1.05% |
| Density |
358 |
387 |
| Sex ratio |
1,018 |
1,016 |
| Child population 0-6 |
Not stated |
Not stated |
| Literacy rate |
64.20% |
71.99% |
Literacy Details
| Literacy Type |
Value |
| Total literacy rate |
71.99% |
| Male literacy rate |
80.12% |
| Female literacy rate |
63.86% |
| Total literates |
5,15,000 |
| Male literates |
2,85,000 |
| Female literates |
2,30,000 |
- Male literacy is higher than female literacy
- Literacy improved from 2001 to 2011
- Total literates are around five lakh
- Education level is moderate
Sex Ratio and Child Data
| Detail |
Value |
| Sex ratio |
1,016 |
| Child sex ratio |
Not stated |
| Child population 0-6 |
Not stated |
| Child share in total population |
Not stated |
Religion and Language
| Religion |
Share |
Population |
| Hindu |
93.84% |
7,08,200 |
| Muslim |
1.05% |
7,900 |
| Christian |
4.95% |
37,300 |
| Sikh |
0.01% |
100 |
| Buddhist |
0.01% |
100 |
| Jain |
0.01% |
100 |
| Others |
0.01% |
100 |
| Not available |
0.11% |
Not stated |
| Language |
Share |
| Tamil |
99.27% |
| Others |
0.73% |
Urban and Rural Split
| Area |
Population |
Share |
| Urban |
83,113 |
11.01% |
| Rural |
6,71,781 |
88.99% |
| Area Type |
Sex Ratio |
| Urban |
1,041 |
| Rural |
1,009 |
Households and Workforce
| Detail |
Number |
| Households |
1,82,523 |
| Houseless families |
Not stated |
| Working population |
Not stated |
| Male workers |
Not stated |
| Female workers |
Not stated |
| Main workers |
Not stated |
| Marginal workers |
Not stated |
Castes and Child Share
| Detail |
Value |
| Scheduled Caste |
23.34% |
| Scheduled Tribe |
1.42% |
| Children 0-6 share |
Not stated |
Administration and Area
| Detail |
Information |
| District formed |
1 January 2001 |
| District headquarters |
Ariyalur |
| Area |
1,949.31 sq km |
| Density |
387 persons per sq km |
| Revenue divisions |
2 (Ariyalur, Udayarpalayam) |
| Taluks |
3 (Ariyalur, Udayarpalayam, Sendurai) |
| Sub-districts |
3 |
| Blocks |
6 |
City, Town and Village List
| Name |
Status |
Population |
| Udayarpalayam |
Town |
31,112 |
| Ariyalur |
Town |
25,342 |
| Sendurai |
Town |
17,622 |
| Kulithalai |
Town |
31,112 |
| Thiru Nagar |
Census town |
10,174 |
Sub-Districts and Villages
| Division |
Count or Name |
| Towns |
Not stated |
| Villages |
213 |
| Inhabited villages |
189 |
| Uninhabited villages |
24 |
| Urban local bodies |
2 municipalities and 2 town panchayats |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What was the population of Ariyalur in 2011? 7,54,894
- What is the literacy rate of Ariyalur? 71.99%
- What is the sex ratio in Ariyalur? 1,016 females per 1000 males
- What is the main language in Ariyalur? Tamil
- Is Ariyalur more rural or urban? It is mostly rural