The Tiruppur district of Tamil Nadu had a population of about 24.79 lakh in 2011 and it is expected to move up gradually towards nearly 28 lakh by the mid 2020s. It spreads over about 5,187 sq km of land and has a population density close to 478 persons per sq km. The sex ratio stands near 989 females for every 1,000 males and the overall literacy rate is around 78.68 percent. The child sex ratio is about 952 girls for every 1,000 boys in the 0-6 age group. Hindu religion has the largest share in the district, followed by Muslims and Christians, and Tamil is the main language spoken along with some use of Telugu and Kannada in border pockets. The population is more urban than rural with large clusters around Tiruppur city and other industrial towns. There are more than 7.12 lakh households spread across textile hubs, small towns and farming villages in Tiruppur district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2011
| Item |
Figure |
| District Name |
Tiruppur |
| State |
Tamil Nadu |
| Census Year |
2011 |
| Actual Population |
2,479,052 |
| Male Population |
1,246,159 |
| Female Population |
1,232,893 |
| Sex Ratio (female per 1000 male) |
989 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 years) |
952 |
| Total Area (sq km) |
5,187 |
| Population Density (per sq km) |
478 |
| Average Literacy Rate |
78.68 % |
| Urban Population Share |
around 61 % |
| Rural Population Share |
around 39 % |
| Total Households |
712,210 |
Historic Census Data and Population Projections
Population Trend 1991 to 2011
| Census Year |
Population (district area) |
| 1991 (parts of old districts) |
about 17 lakh (approx) |
| 2001 (pre-formation area) |
about 21 lakh (approx) |
| 2011 (after district formation) |
2,479,052 |
Key Census Indicators 2001 and 2011 (District)
| Indicator |
2001 (approx) |
2011 |
| Actual Population |
about 2.15 crore area under old districts |
2,479,052 |
| Population (in lakh) |
about 21.0 |
24.79 |
| Population Growth (%) |
- |
high due to new district and migration |
| Area (sq km) |
5,187 |
5,187 |
| Density (persons per sq km) |
lower earlier |
478 |
| Sex Ratio (female per 1000 male) |
- |
989 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 years) |
- |
952 |
| Average Literacy (%) |
- |
78.68 |
Population Projections up to 2031 (District Level)
| Year |
Projected Population (approx) |
| 2021 |
about 2,700,000 |
| 2024 |
about 2,800,000 |
| 2025 |
about 2,820,000 |
| 2026 |
about 2,840,000 |
| 2028 |
about 2,880,000 |
| 2031 |
about 2,930,000 |
Population, Child Population and Sex Ratio
Basic Population Structure 2011
| Category |
Male |
Female |
| Total Population |
1,246,159 |
1,232,893 |
| Child Population 0-6 years (approx) |
about 130,000 |
about 124,000 |
| Total Child Population 0-6 (approx) |
about 254,000 |
| Child Share in Total Population (%) |
around 10.25 |
| Sex Ratio (female per 1000 male) |
989 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 years) |
952 |
Urban and Rural Child Data (Trend)
| Area Type |
Child Population 0-6 (approx) |
Child Sex Ratio (trend) |
| Urban |
larger child population |
slightly lower than rural |
| Rural |
smaller child population |
slightly higher than urban |
Literacy Rate, Male Literacy and Female Literacy
Overall and Gender Wise Literacy (District)
| Indicator |
Rate (%) |
| Average Literacy |
78.68 |
| Male Literacy |
around mid 80s |
| Female Literacy |
lower than male, above 70 |
Literacy Pattern by Area (Trend)
| Area Type |
Average Literacy (trend) |
Male Literacy (trend) |
Female Literacy (trend) |
| Total |
moderately high |
higher than female |
lower but improving |
| Urban |
higher than district average |
very high |
high |
| Rural |
lower than urban |
moderate |
clearly lower than male |
Religion and Caste (SC / ST)
Religion Wise Population 2011 (Approx Pattern)
| Religion |
Population Trend |
Share (approx) |
| Hindu |
large majority of population |
clearly above 80 % |
| Muslim |
visible in towns and city |
single digit share |
| Christian |
present in pockets |
small share |
| Other religions / not stated |
very small |
under 2 % |
Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population (District Level)
| Group |
Population (approx) |
Share in District (trend) |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) |
large group in villages and towns |
notable double digit share |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) |
very small number |
below 1 % |
SC and ST Population by Gender (Pattern)
| Group |
Male Population (trend) |
Female Population (trend) |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) |
slightly lower than SC female |
slightly higher, near district ratio |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) |
small in number |
similar small number |
Urban and Rural Population, Density and Households
Urban Rural Split 2011 (Estimate from District Profile)
| Area Type |
Population (approx) |
Share of Total (approx %) |
| Urban |
around 15.2 lakh |
about 61 |
| Rural |
around 9.6 lakh |
about 39 |
Urban and Rural Detailed Profile (Trend)
| Description |
Rural |
Urban |
| Main Work Type |
farming and allied work |
textile, knitwear, trade |
| Population Share |
less than half |
more than half |
| Average Literacy |
lower than district |
higher than rural |
| Child Sex Ratio |
slightly better |
slightly lower |
Area, Density and Households (District Profile)
| Item |
Figure |
| Total Area (sq km) |
5,186.34 |
| Population Density (per sq km) |
478 |
| Total Households |
712,210 |
| Total Villages |
350 revenue villages |
| Village Panchayats |
265 |
| Town Panchayats |
15 |
| Municipalities |
6 |
| Municipal Corporation |
1 (Tiruppur) |
Workforce and Economic Profile
Workers by Broad Category (Pattern)
| Work Category |
Observation in Tiruppur |
| Main Workers |
large share in textile and related units |
| Marginal Workers |
seasonal work in farms and small factories |
| Cultivators |
present in western and southern blocks |
| Agricultural Labourers |
visible in rural taluks |
| Household Industry Workers |
active in knitting and small units |
| Other Workers |
major group in industrial and service sector |
Worker Profile Overview (Trend)
| Category |
Observation |
| Male Workers |
high share in factory and field work |
| Female Workers |
good share in garment and home based work |
| Urban Workers |
dominate in textile, trade, transport |
| Rural Workers |
spread across farm and allied activities |
Administrative Divisions and Sub-Districts
Revenue Divisions and Taluks
| Administrative Unit |
Count / Name |
| Revenue Divisions |
3 – Tiruppur, Dharapuram, Udumalpet |
| Taluks |
9 – including Tiruppur, Avinashi, Palladam, Dharapuram, Udumalpet, Kangeyam and others |
| Panchayat Unions (Blocks) |
13 |
| Village Panchayats |
265 |
| Revenue Villages |
350 |
Key Administrative and Connectivity Details
| Item |
Detail |
| District Headquarters |
Tiruppur |
| Nearest Major Railway Station |
Tiruppur Railway Station |
| Nearest Major Airport |
Coimbatore International Airport |
| Parliamentary Constituencies (parts) |
5 (Tiruppur, Pollachi, The Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Erode) |
| Assembly Constituencies |
8 |
Cities, Towns and Urban Centres
Main Urban Centres in Tiruppur District
| Urban Centre |
Comment |
| Tiruppur Municipal Corporation |
largest city and knitwear export hub |
| Avinashi |
growing town on highway |
| Palladam |
industrial town with spinning units |
| Dharapuram |
old inland town and market centre |
| Udumalpet |
town near hills with mixed economy |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the total population of Tiruppur district? It is 24.79 lakh as per 2011 census.
- How much of Tiruppur population lives in towns and cities? Around sixty percent people live in urban areas.
- What is the literacy rate in Tiruppur district? The literacy rate is about 78.68 percent.
- What is the sex ratio and child sex ratio here? Sex ratio is 989 and child sex ratio is 952.
- What is the population density of Tiruppur district? It is about 478 persons per square kilometre.