The Thiruvarur district of Tamil Nadu had a population of 1,264,277 approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 1,340,000 by 2025. It has an area of 2,274 sq km and population density of 556 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 1,017 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 81.12. The child sex ratio is 960 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion is Hindu with 89.60% and Tamil is the main language spoken by most people. The district population is 2,57,142 urban and 10,07,135 rural, and rural population accounts for 79.61% of the total population. There are a total of 3,05,622 households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Detail |
Figure |
| District |
Thiruvarur |
| State |
Tamil Nadu |
| Population in 2011 |
1,264,277 |
| Projected population in 2025 |
1,340,000 |
| Area |
2,274 sq km |
| Population density |
556 persons per sq km |
Population and Growth
| Year |
Population |
Growth |
| 1991 |
1,100,100 |
5.88% |
| 2001 |
1,169,474 |
6.31% |
| 2011 |
1,264,277 |
8.09% |
| 2021 |
1,320,000 |
Projected |
| 2025 |
1,340,000 |
Projected |
- Population has grown steadily
- 2011 is the main census base
- Future figures are estimated values
- Growth rate is moderate
Historic Census Data
| Detail |
1991 |
2001 |
2011 |
| Total population |
1,100,100 |
1,169,474 |
1,264,277 |
| Male population |
539,522 |
580,784 |
626,693 |
| Female population |
560,578 |
588,690 |
637,584 |
| Sex ratio |
1,039 |
1,014 |
1,017 |
| Child population 0-6 |
1,17,622 |
1,21,527 |
1,37,235 |
| Literacy rate |
67.12% |
74.72% |
81.12% |
| Population density |
485 |
514 |
556 |
Literacy Details
| Literacy Type |
Value |
| Total literacy rate |
81.12% |
| Male literacy rate |
88.12% |
| Female literacy rate |
74.21% |
| Total literates |
9,59,234 |
| Male literates |
5,11,223 |
| Female literates |
4,48,011 |
- Male literacy is higher than female literacy
- Literacy has improved from 1991 to 2011
- Total literates cross nine lakh
- Education level is strong in the district
Sex Ratio and Child Data
| Detail |
Value |
| Sex ratio |
1,017 |
| Child sex ratio |
960 |
| Child population 0-6 |
1,37,235 |
| Male child population 0-6 |
70,101 |
| Female child population 0-6 |
67,134 |
| Child share in total population |
10.85% |
Religion and Language
| Religion |
Share |
Population |
| Hindu |
89.60% |
1,132,785 |
| Muslim |
7.60% |
96,092 |
| Christian |
2.63% |
33,192 |
| Sikh |
0.02% |
258 |
| Buddhist |
0.01% |
151 |
| Jain |
0.01% |
178 |
| Others |
0.00% |
31 |
| Language |
Share |
| Tamil |
Main language |
Urban and Rural Split
| Area |
Population |
Share |
| Urban |
2,57,142 |
20.39% |
| Rural |
10,07,135 |
79.61% |
| Area Type |
Sex Ratio |
Child Sex Ratio |
| Urban |
1,032 |
962 |
| Rural |
1,013 |
959 |
Households and Workforce
| Detail |
Number |
| Households |
3,05,622 |
| 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 |
Not stated |
| Scheduled Tribe |
Not stated |
| Children 0-6 share |
10.85% |
| Children 0-6 in urban areas |
Not stated |
| Children 0-6 in rural areas |
Not stated |
Administration and Area
| Detail |
Information |
| District formed |
1 January 1997 |
| District headquarters |
Thiruvarur |
| Area |
2,274 sq km |
| Density |
556 persons per sq km |
| Revenue divisions |
2 |
| Taluks |
9 |
| Blocks |
10 |
| Municipalities |
4 |
| Town panchayats |
7 |
City, Town and Village List
| Name |
Status |
Population |
| Thiruvarur |
Municipality |
58,301 |
| Manjakudi |
Town |
12,462 |
| Kudavasal |
Town |
14,639 |
| Mannargudi |
Town |
25,423 |
| Kuthanallur |
Municipality |
25,423 |
| Aduthurai |
Town |
19,222 |
| Koradacheri |
Town |
6,450 |
| Thiruvarur (town) |
City |
58,301 |
Sub-Districts and Villages
| Division |
Count or Name |
| Sub-districts |
9 |
| Revenue villages |
573 |
| Blocks |
10 |
| Panchayat unions |
10 |
| Village panchayats |
430 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What was the population of Thiruvarur in 2011? 1,264,277
- What is the literacy rate of Thiruvarur? 81.12%
- What is the sex ratio in Thiruvarur? 1,017 females per 1000 males
- What is the main religion in Thiruvarur? Hindu
- Is Thiruvarur more rural or urban? It is mostly rural