The Theni district of Tamil Nadu had a population of 12,45,899 approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 13,32,139 by 2025. It has an area of 2,868 sq km and population density of 434 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 991 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 77.26. The child sex ratio is 934 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion is Hindu with 92.22% and Tamil is the main language spoken by most people. The district population is urban and rural combined, and rural population accounts for 49.8% of the total population. There are a total of 3,38,112 households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Detail |
Figure |
| District |
Theni |
| State |
Tamil Nadu |
| Population in 2011 |
12,45,899 |
| Projected population in 2025 |
13,32,139 |
| Area |
2,868 sq km |
| Population density |
434 persons per sq km |
Population and Growth
| Year |
Population |
Growth |
| 1991 |
Not stated |
Not stated |
| 2001 |
10,93,950 |
4.25% |
| 2011 |
12,45,899 |
13.89% |
| 2021 |
13,15,000 |
Projected |
| 2025 |
13,32,139 |
Projected |
| 2026 |
13,34,857 |
Projected |
| 2036 |
13,42,700 |
Projected |
- Population has grown well over the years
- 2011 is the main census base
- Future figures show slow steady rise
- Growth is moderate and stable
Historic Census Data
| Detail |
2001 |
2011 |
| Total population |
10,93,950 |
12,45,899 |
| Male population |
5,52,986 |
6,25,683 |
| Female population |
5,40,964 |
6,20,216 |
| Share of Tamil Nadu |
1.75% |
1.73% |
| Density |
381 |
434 |
| Sex ratio |
979 |
991 |
| Child population 0-6 |
Not stated |
1,19,661 |
| Literacy rate |
69.84% |
77.26% |
Literacy Details
| Literacy Type |
Value |
| Total literacy rate |
77.26% |
| Male literacy rate |
83.12% |
| Female literacy rate |
71.32% |
| Total literates |
9,12,432 |
| Male literates |
4,84,125 |
| Female literates |
4,28,307 |
- Male literacy is higher than female literacy
- Literacy improved from 2001 to 2011
- Total literates cross nine lakh
- Education level is fairly strong
Sex Ratio and Child Data
| Detail |
Value |
| Sex ratio |
991 |
| Child sex ratio |
934 |
| Child population 0-6 |
1,19,661 |
| Male child population 0-6 |
62,125 |
| Female child population 0-6 |
57,536 |
| Child share in total population |
9.60% |
Religion and Language
| Religion |
Share |
Population |
| Hindu |
92.22% |
11,48,990 |
| Muslim |
3.25% |
40,532 |
| Christian |
4.25% |
52,955 |
| Sikh |
0.03% |
368 |
| Buddhist |
0.02% |
264 |
| Jain |
0.01% |
178 |
| Others |
0.00% |
31 |
| Language |
Share |
| Tamil |
Main language |
Urban and Rural Split
| Area |
Population |
Share |
| Urban |
6,23,661 |
50.20% |
| Rural |
6,22,238 |
49.80% |
| Area Type |
Sex Ratio |
Child Sex Ratio |
| Urban |
998 |
942 |
| Rural |
985 |
928 |
Households and Workforce
| Detail |
Number |
| Households |
3,38,112 |
| 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 |
19.1% |
| Scheduled Tribe |
0.1% |
| Children 0-6 share |
9.60% |
| Children 0-6 in urban areas |
Not stated |
| Children 0-6 in rural areas |
Not stated |
Administration and Area
| Detail |
Information |
| District formed |
7 July 1996 |
| District headquarters |
Theni |
| Area |
2,868 sq km |
| Density |
434 persons per sq km |
| Taluks |
Theni, Bodinayakanur, Periyakulam, Uthamapalayam, Andipatti |
| Taluks count |
5 |
| Sub-districts |
5 |
| Blocks |
10 |
City, Town and Village List
| Name |
Status |
Population |
| Theni (town) |
Town |
37,021 |
| Bodinayakanur |
Town |
36,662 |
| Periyakulam |
Town |
31,112 |
| Uthamapalayam |
Town |
25,342 |
| Andipatti |
Town |
17,622 |
| Theni Ultra |
Census town |
11,212 |
| Thiru Nagar |
Census town |
10,174 |
Sub-Districts and Villages
| Division |
Count or Name |
| Taluks |
5 |
| Towns |
28 |
| Villages |
98 |
| Village panchayats |
100 |
| Urban local bodies |
1 municipality |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What was the population of Theni in 2011? 12,45,899
- What is the literacy rate of Theni? 77.26%
- What is the sex ratio in Theni? 991 females per 1000 males
- What is the main religion in Theni? Hindu
- Is Theni more urban or rural? It is almost equal, but slightly more urban