The Sivaganga district of Tamil Nadu had a population of 13,39,101 approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 14,34,713 by 2026. It has an area of 4,189 sq km and population density of 316 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 1003 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 79.85. The child sex ratio is 960 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion is Hindu with 88.57% and Tamil is the main language spoken by 99.14% of people. The district population is 4,12,793 urban and 9,26,308 rural, and rural population accounts for 69.17% of the total population. There are a total of 3,40,703 households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Detail |
Figure |
| District |
Sivaganga |
| State |
Tamil Nadu |
| Population in 2011 |
13,39,101 |
| Projected population in 2026 |
14,34,713 |
| Area |
4,189 sq km |
| Population density |
316 persons per sq km |
| Households |
3,40,703 |
Population and Growth
| Year |
Population |
Growth |
| 2001 |
11,55,356 |
4.74% |
| 2011 |
13,39,101 |
15.90% |
| 2021 |
14,16,000 |
Projected |
| 2025 |
14,30,000 |
Projected |
| 2026 |
14,34,713 |
Projected |
| 2027 |
14,36,691 |
Projected |
| 2036 |
14,43,143 |
Projected |
- Population rose well over the decade
- 2011 is the main census count
- Future values show slow steady growth
- District growth is modest and stable
Historic Census Data
| Detail |
2001 |
2011 |
| Total population |
11,55,356 |
13,39,101 |
| Male population |
5,66,947 |
6,68,672 |
| Female population |
5,88,409 |
6,70,429 |
| Population share of Tamil Nadu |
1.85% |
1.86% |
| Density |
279 |
316 |
| Sex ratio |
1,038 |
1,003 |
| Child population |
1,14,805 |
1,37,235 |
| Literacy rate |
69.59% |
79.85% |
Literacy Details
| Literacy Type |
Value |
| Total literacy rate |
79.85% |
| Male literacy rate |
88.36% |
| Female literacy rate |
71.32% |
| Total literates |
10,00,873 |
| Male literates |
5,43,012 |
| Female literates |
4,57,861 |
- Male literacy stays higher than female literacy
- Total literates cross ten lakh
- Education level is fairly strong
- Literacy improved from 2001 to 2011
Sex Ratio and Child Data
| Detail |
Value |
| Sex ratio |
1,003 |
| Child sex ratio |
960 |
| Child population 0-6 |
1,37,235 |
| Male child population 0-6 |
70,022 |
| Female child population 0-6 |
67,213 |
| Child share in total population |
10.25% |
Religion and Language
| Religion |
Share |
Population |
| Hindu |
88.57% |
11,86,078 |
| Muslim |
5.55% |
74,310 |
| Christian |
5.64% |
75,481 |
| Sikh |
0.01% |
150 |
| Buddhist |
0.01% |
80 |
| Jain |
0.01% |
109 |
| Others |
0.00% |
24 |
| Not available |
0.21% |
Not stated |
| Language |
Share |
| Tamil |
99.14% |
| Others |
0.86% |
Urban and Rural Split
| Area |
Population |
Share |
| Urban |
4,12,793 |
30.83% |
| Rural |
9,26,308 |
69.17% |
| Area Type |
Sex Ratio |
Child Sex Ratio |
| Urban |
1,011 |
966 |
| Rural |
1,000 |
959 |
Households and Workforce
| Detail |
Number |
| Households |
3,40,703 |
| Workers total |
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 |
Not stated |
| Scheduled Tribe |
Not stated |
| Children 0-6 share |
10.25% |
| Children 0-6 in urban areas |
Not stated |
| Children 0-6 in rural areas |
Not stated |
Administration and Area
| Detail |
Information |
| District formed |
15 March 1985 |
| District headquarters |
Sivaganga |
| Area |
4,189 sq km |
| Density |
316 persons per sq km |
| Revenue divisions |
2 |
| Taluks |
6 |
| Blocks |
12 |
City, Town and Village List
| Name |
Status |
Population |
| Karaikudi |
City |
106,220 |
| Sivaganga |
Town |
40,080 |
| Devakottai |
Town |
24,724 |
| Manamadurai |
Town |
32,711 |
| Ilaiyangudi |
Town |
11,731 |
| Thiruppuvanam |
Town |
14,986 |
| Singampunari |
Town |
8,763 |
| Tiruppattur |
Town |
20,776 |
Sub-Districts and Villages
| Division |
Count or Name |
| Sub-districts |
6 |
| Revenue villages |
515 |
| Inhabited villages |
508 |
| Uninhabited villages |
7 |
| Taluk details |
Six taluks listed in the district handbook |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What was the population of Sivaganga in 2011? 13,39,101
- What is the literacy rate of Sivaganga? 79.85%
- What is the sex ratio in Sivaganga? 1,003 females per 1000 males
- What is the main language in Sivaganga? Tamil
- Is Sivaganga more rural or urban? It is mostly rural