The Viluppuram district of Tamil Nadu had a population of 34,58,873 approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 37,05,837 by 2026. It has an area of 7,194 sq km and population density of 481 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 987 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 71.88. The child sex ratio is 941 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion Hindu with 91.79% and Tamil is the main language spoken by most people. The district population is 15.01% urban and 84.99% rural, and Hindu accounts for 91.79% of the total population. There are a total of 8,00,368 households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Particular |
Value |
Details |
| District |
Viluppuram |
Tamil Nadu |
| Total Population |
34,58,873 |
2011 census |
| Estimated Population 2026 |
37,05,837 |
Projected value |
| Area |
7,194 sq km |
District area |
| Population Density |
481 |
Per sq km |
| Sex Ratio |
987 |
Females per 1000 males |
| Literacy Rate |
71.88% |
Average literacy |
| Households |
8,00,368 |
Total families |
Population Data
| Year |
Population |
Growth |
| 1901 |
12,37,061 |
Base year |
| 1911 |
13,88,065 |
12.19% |
| 1921 |
13,63,069 |
-1.80% |
| 1931 |
14,42,039 |
5.79% |
| 1941 |
15,32,650 |
6.28% |
| 1951 |
16,31,350 |
6.44% |
| 1961 |
17,47,042 |
7.13% |
| 1971 |
20,48,000 |
17.22% |
| 1981 |
23,74,000 |
15.89% |
| 1991 |
27,56,000 |
16.08% |
| 2001 |
29,60,373 |
7.43% |
| 2011 |
34,58,873 |
16.84% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Estimated Population |
Total Growth Since 2011 |
| 2025 | 36,98,292 | 6.92% |
| 2026 | 37,05,837 | 7.14% |
| 2027 | 37,10,946 | 7.29% |
| 2028 | 37,16,055 | 7.44% |
| 2029 | 37,21,165 | 7.58% |
| 2030 | 37,26,274 | 7.73% |
| 2031 | 37,28,327 | 7.79% |
| 2032 | 37,28,184 | 7.79% |
| 2033 | 37,28,041 | 7.78% |
| 2034 | 37,27,897 | 7.78% |
| 2035 | 37,27,754 | 7.77% |
| 2036 | 37,27,611 | 7.77% |
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Particular |
Count |
Ratio |
| Sex Ratio |
987 |
Females per 1000 males |
| Child Population (0-6) |
4,04,106 |
11.68% |
| Child Sex Ratio |
941 |
Girls per 1000 boys |
| Male Population |
17,40,819 |
2011 census |
| Female Population |
17,18,054 |
2011 census |
Literacy Rate Data
| Category |
Average Literacy |
Male / Female |
| Total Population |
71.88% |
80.55% / 63.15% |
| Urban Area |
84.74% |
90.71% / 78.82% |
| Rural Area |
69.59% |
78.75% / 60.33% |
Religion Data
| Religion |
Population |
Share |
| Hindu | 31,74,941 | 91.79% |
| Christian | 1,38,279 | 4.00% |
| Muslim | 1,33,896 | 3.87% |
| Religion not stated | 6,884 | 0.20% |
| Jain | 4,032 | 0.12% |
| Sikh | 325 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 278 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 238 | 0.01% |
Caste Population
| Category |
Population |
Share |
| Scheduled Castes |
10,15,716 |
29.37% |
| Scheduled Tribes |
74,859 |
2.16% |
Urban and Rural Population
| Category |
Population |
Share |
| Urban |
5,19,088 |
15.01% |
| Rural |
29,39,785 |
84.99% |
Workforce and Households
| Particular |
Count |
Share |
| Total Workers |
17,03,249 |
49.24% |
| Male Workers |
10,17,383 |
--- |
| Female Workers |
6,85,866 |
--- |
| Households |
8,00,368 |
Total families |
| Houseless Families |
416 |
Without roof cover |
Area Statistics
| Particular |
Value |
Details |
| Total Area |
7,194 sq km |
District area |
| Population Density |
481 |
Per sq km |
| Town Count |
19 |
Urban towns |
| Village Count |
1,486 |
Rural villages |
Administrative Divisions
- District name is Viluppuram
- State is Tamil Nadu
- Urban towns are 19
- Villages are 1,486
- No urban agglomeration is listed
City List
- No city list is given
- No urban agglomeration is listed
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the total population of Viluppuram district? 34,58,873 in 2011.
- What is the literacy rate here? The literacy rate is 71.88%.
- What is the sex ratio of Viluppuram? It is 987 females per 1000 males.
- What is the main religion? Hindu is the main religion.
- How many villages are there? There are 1,486 villages.