The Tiruchirappalli district of Tamil Nadu had a population of about 27.22 lakh in 2011 and it is expected to grow slowly towards nearly 30 lakh by the mid 2020s. It covers around 4,404 sq km of land area and has a population density close to 604 persons per sq km. The sex ratio stands near 1,013 females for every 1,000 males and the overall literacy rate is a little above 83 percent. The child sex ratio is close to 946 girls for every 1,000 boys in the 0-6 age group. Hinduism is the major religion in the district, followed by Christianity and Islam, and Tamil is the main language spoken in both town and village streets. The population is split between rural and urban pockets with a slightly higher share in rural side, and the city of Tiruchirappalli acts as the main urban hub. There are more than 7 lakh households living across municipal wards, town panchayats and many small villages.
Quick Overview of District Census 2011
| Item |
Figure |
| District Name |
Tiruchirappalli |
| State |
Tamil Nadu |
| Census Year |
2011 |
| Actual Population |
2,722,290 |
| Male Population |
1,353,821 |
| Female Population |
1,368,469 |
| Sex Ratio (female per 1000 male) |
1,013 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 years) |
946 |
| Total Area (sq km) |
4,404 |
| Population Density (per sq km) |
604 |
| Average Literacy Rate |
83.23 % |
| Male Literacy Rate |
89.72 % |
| Female Literacy Rate |
76.87 % |
| Urban Population Share (approx) |
48 % |
| Rural Population Share (approx) |
52 % |
| Total Households (approx) |
7,20,000+ |
Historic Census Data and Population Projections
Population from 1901 to 2011
| Census Year |
Population |
| 1901 |
1,034,000 (approx) |
| 1911 |
1,102,000 (approx) |
| 1921 |
1,157,000 (approx) |
| 1931 |
1,266,000 (approx) |
| 1941 |
1,424,000 (approx) |
| 1951 |
1,579,000 (approx) |
| 1961 |
1,750,000 (approx) |
| 1971 |
1,993,000 (approx) |
| 1981 |
2,235,000 (approx) |
| 1991 |
2,477,000 (approx) |
| 2001 |
2,418,366 |
| 2011 |
2,722,290 |
Key Census Indicators 2001 and 2011
| Indicator |
2001 |
2011 |
| Actual Population |
2,418,366 |
2,722,290 |
| Population (in lakh) |
24.18 |
27.22 |
| Population Growth (%) |
11.72 |
12.57 |
| Area (sq km) |
4,403 |
4,404 |
| Density (persons per sq km) |
549 |
604 |
| Sex Ratio (female per 1000 male) |
1,009 |
1,013 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 years) |
948 |
946 |
| Average Literacy (%) |
78.50 (approx) |
83.23 |
| Male Literacy (%) |
86.00 (approx) |
89.72 |
| Female Literacy (%) |
71.00 (approx) |
76.87 |
| Total Child Population 0-6 |
2,84,000 (approx) |
2,77,000 (approx) |
| Child Share in Population (%) |
11.7 (approx) |
10.2 (approx) |
Population Projections up to 2031 (District Level Approx)
| Year |
Projected Population (approx) |
| 2021 |
around 2,950,000 |
| 2023 |
around 2,980,000 |
| 2025 |
around 3,010,000 |
| 2026 |
around 3,020,000 |
| 2028 |
around 3,040,000 |
| 2031 |
around 3,070,000 |
Population, Child Population and Sex Ratio
Basic Population Structure 2011
| Category |
Male |
Female |
| Total Population |
1,353,821 |
1,368,469 |
| Child Population 0-6 years (approx) |
1,42,000 |
1,35,000 |
| Total Child Population 0-6 (approx) |
about 2,77,000 |
| Child Share in Total Population (%) |
around 10.2 |
| Sex Ratio (female per 1000 male) |
1,013 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 years) |
946 |
Urban and Rural Child Data (Approx)
| Area Type |
Child Population 0-6 |
Child Sex Ratio (approx) |
| Urban |
about 1,35,000 |
around 945 |
| Rural |
about 1,42,000 |
around 947 |
Literacy Rate, Male Literacy and Female Literacy
Overall and Gender Wise Literacy
| Indicator |
Rate (%) |
| Average Literacy |
83.23 |
| Male Literacy |
89.72 |
| Female Literacy |
76.87 |
Urban and Rural Literacy Pattern (Approx)
| Area Type |
Average Literacy (%) |
Male Literacy (%) |
Female Literacy (%) |
| Total |
83.23 |
89.72 |
76.87 |
| Urban |
around 88 |
around 92 |
around 84 |
| Rural |
around 79 |
around 86 |
around 72 |
Literacy by Religion (Approx Pattern)
| Religion |
Average Literacy (trend) |
Male Literacy (trend) |
Female Literacy (trend) |
| Hindu |
high |
higher |
moderate |
| Christian |
very high |
very high |
very high |
| Muslim |
high |
very high |
high |
| Others |
high |
high |
high |
Religion and Caste (SC / ST)
Religion Wise Population 2011
| Religion |
Population |
Percentage |
| Hindu |
2,279,000 (approx) |
83.73 % |
| Christian |
246,000 (approx) |
9.04 % |
| Muslim |
191,000 (approx) |
7.01 % |
| Sikh |
about 300 |
0.01 % |
| Buddhist |
about 300 |
0.01 % |
| Jain |
about 500 |
0.02 % |
| Other religions |
about 300 |
0.01 % |
| Religion not stated |
about 4,400 |
0.16 % |
Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population (District Level)
| Group |
Population (approx) |
Share in District (%) |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) |
around 5,25,000 |
around 19 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) |
around 9,000 |
around 0.3 |
SC and ST Population by Gender (Approx Pattern)
| Group |
Male Population (approx) |
Female Population (approx) |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) |
around 2,60,000 |
around 2,65,000 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) |
around 4,400 |
around 4,600 |
Urban and Rural Population, Density and Households
Urban Rural Split (District Level)
| Area Type |
Population (approx) |
Share of Total (%) |
| Urban |
about 13,00,000 |
around 48 |
| Rural |
about 14,20,000 |
around 52 |
Urban and Rural Detailed Profile (Approx)
| Description |
Rural (approx) |
Urban (approx) |
| Total Population |
about 14.2 lakh |
about 13.0 lakh |
| Sex Ratio (female per 1000 male) |
around 1,015 |
around 1,010 |
| Child Population 0-6 |
around 1,42,000 |
around 1,35,000 |
| Average Literacy (%) |
around 80 |
around 87 |
Area, Density and Households (District)
| Item |
Figure |
| Total Area (sq km) |
4,404 |
| Population Density (per sq km) |
604 |
| Total Households (approx) |
7,20,000+ |
| Total Towns |
about 19 |
| Total Villages |
about 408 |
Workforce and Economic Profile
Workers by Broad Category (Approx)
| Work Category |
Number of Workers (approx) |
| Total Workers |
about 11,70,000 |
| Main Cultivators |
good share in rural belt |
| Main Agricultural Labourers |
large group in villages |
| Household Industry Workers |
small but present |
| Other Main Workers |
big share in trade and service |
| Marginal Workers (total) |
notable seasonal workers |
Worker Profile Overview (Trend)
| Category |
Observation |
| Male Workers |
share higher in all sectors |
| Female Workers |
more in farm and informal work |
| Rural Workers |
more in agriculture and allied work |
| Urban Workers |
more in industry, trade, services |
Administrative Divisions and Sub-Districts
Taluks / Sub-Districts (as per Census Setup)
| Taluk / Sub-District |
Remarks |
| Lalgudi |
Taluk / Subdistrict |
| Manapparai |
Taluk / Subdistrict |
| Musiri |
Taluk / Subdistrict |
| Srirangam |
Taluk / Subdistrict |
| Thottiyam |
Taluk / Subdistrict |
| Thuraiyur |
Taluk / Subdistrict |
| Tiruchirappalli |
Taluk / Subdistrict |
| Tiruverumbur |
Taluk / Subdistrict |
Key Administrative Units (District Level)
| Administrative Item |
Details |
| District Headquarters |
Tiruchirappalli |
| Revenue Divisions |
3 (including Tiruchirappalli, Lalgudi, Musiri) |
| Taluks |
8 main taluks (census pattern) |
| Municipal Corporation |
1 (Tiruchirappalli City) |
| Municipalities |
several smaller towns |
| Town Panchayats |
multiple small urban centres |
| Total Villages (revenue) |
around 408 |
Cities, Towns and Urban Centres
Main Urban Centre and Agglomeration
| Urban Area |
Population 2011 |
| Tiruchirappalli Municipal Corporation (city) |
847,387 |
| Tiruchirappalli Urban Agglomeration |
1,022,518 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the total population of Tiruchirappalli district? It is 27.22 lakh as per 2011 census.
- What is the sex ratio in Tiruchirappalli district? There are about 1,013 women for every 1,000 men.
- How high is the literacy rate in Tiruchirappalli? The literacy rate is a little above 83 percent.
- Which religion has the largest share in the district? Hindu people form the clear majority here.
- What is the population density of Tiruchirappalli district? It is about 604 persons per square kilometre.