The Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu had a population of 15,06,843 in 2011 and it is expected to rise to about 17,90,000 by 2026. It has an area of 4,497 sq km and population density of 335 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is 946 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is 68.54. The child sex ratio is 913 girls per 1000 boys. Hindu is the major religion with 96.42% share and Tamil is the main language spoken by most people. The district population is 2,60,912 urban and 12,45,931 rural, and rural population accounts for 82.68% of the total population. There are a total of 3,75,873 households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Detail |
Figure |
| District |
Dharmapuri |
| State |
Tamil Nadu |
| Population 2011 |
15,06,843 |
| Projected population 2026 |
17,90,000 |
| Area |
4,497 sq km |
| Density |
335 persons per sq km |
| Households |
3,75,873 |
Population and Growth
| Year |
Population |
Change |
| 1991 |
11,23,518 |
-- |
| 2001 |
12,95,182 |
15.27% |
| 2011 |
15,06,843 |
16.34% |
| 2021 |
17,10,000 |
Projected |
| 2025 |
17,80,000 |
Projected |
| 2026 |
17,90,000 |
Projected |
| 2027 |
18,00,000 |
Projected |
- Population grew steadily in the district
- 2011 remains the main census base
- Future numbers are estimated values
- Growth is moderate across the district
Historic Census Data
| Detail |
2001 |
2011 |
| Total population |
12,95,182 |
15,06,843 |
| Male population |
6,70,520 |
7,74,303 |
| Female population |
6,24,662 |
7,32,540 |
| Population share of Tamil Nadu |
2.08% |
2.09% |
| Density |
286 |
335 |
| Sex ratio |
932 |
946 |
| Literacy rate |
60.31% |
68.54% |
Literacy Details
| Literacy Type |
Value |
| Total literacy rate |
68.54% |
| Male literacy rate |
76.85% |
| Female literacy rate |
59.80% |
| Total literates |
9,17,709 |
| Male literates |
5,27,599 |
| Female literates |
3,90,110 |
- Male literacy is higher than female literacy
- Literacy improved from the previous census
- Total literates crossed nine lakh
- Education level is moderate in the district
Sex Ratio and Child Data
| Detail |
Value |
| Sex ratio |
946 |
| Child sex ratio |
913 |
| Child population 0-6 |
1,67,940 |
| Male child population 0-6 |
87,777 |
| Female child population 0-6 |
80,163 |
| Child share in total population |
11.15% |
Religion and Language
| Religion |
Share |
Population |
| Hindu |
96.42% |
14,52,956 |
| Muslim |
2.54% |
38,304 |
| Christian |
0.94% |
14,089 |
| Sikh |
0.01% |
164 |
| Buddhist |
0.00% |
39 |
| Jain |
0.00% |
37 |
| Others |
0.01% |
87 |
| Not stated |
0.08% |
1,167 |
| Language |
Share |
| Tamil |
Main language |
Urban and Rural Split
| Area |
Population |
Share |
| Urban |
2,60,912 |
17.32% |
| Rural |
12,45,931 |
82.68% |
| Area Type |
Sex Ratio |
Child Sex Ratio |
| Urban |
990 |
939 |
| Rural |
937 |
908 |
Households and Workforce
| Detail |
Number |
| Households |
3,75,873 |
| Houseless families |
170 |
| Houseless population |
565 |
| Working population |
26,943 |
| Male workers |
19,325 |
| Female workers |
7,618 |
| Main workers |
91.49% |
| Marginal workers |
8.51% |
Castes and Child Share
| Detail |
Value |
| Scheduled Caste |
6.92% |
| Scheduled Tribe |
0.14% |
| Children 0-6 share |
11.15% |
| Children 0-6 in urban areas |
10.64% |
| Children 0-6 in rural areas |
11.48% |
Administration and Area
| Detail |
Information |
| District formed |
2 October 1965 |
| Reorganized |
9 February 2004 |
| Area |
4,497 sq km |
| Normal rainfall |
902.1 mm |
| Road network |
5,748 km |
| Rail line length |
126.0 km |
| Boundaries |
Thiruvannamalai, Villupuram, Karnataka, Krishnagiri, Salem |
Taluks, Towns and Villages
| Division |
Count or Name |
| Taluks |
Dharmapuri, Harur, Palakkodu, Pappireddipatti, Pennagaram |
| Taluks count |
5 |
| Villages |
448 |
| Towns |
Dharmapuri Municipality, Lakkiampatti Census Town, Hale-Dharmapuri Census Town |
| Urban local body |
Dharmapuri Municipality |
Town and Village List
| Name |
Status |
Population |
| Dharmapuri Municipality |
Town |
68,619 |
| Lakkiampatti |
Census town |
39,697 |
| Hale-Dharmapuri |
Census town |
4,902 |
| A.Jettihalli |
Village |
10,339 |
| A.Reddihalli |
Village |
6,024 |
| Adagapadi |
Village |
8,457 |
| Adiyamankottai |
Village |
9,610 |
| Akkamanahalli |
Village |
3,912 |
| Andihalli |
Village |
3,597 |
| Annasagaram |
Village |
3,489 |
| Balajangamanhalli |
Village |
5,137 |
| Boalanahalli |
Village |
6,182 |
| Budanahalli |
Village |
2,286 |
| Dhalavaihalli |
Village |
6,724 |
| Dokkubodanahalli |
Village |
5,667 |
| Echanahalli |
Village |
4,853 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What was the population of Dharmapuri in 2011? 15,06,843
- What is the literacy rate of Dharmapuri? 68.54%
- What is the sex ratio in Dharmapuri? 946 females per 1000 males
- What is the main religion in Dharmapuri? Hindu
- Is Dharmapuri mostly rural? Yes, rural population is higher