Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is an Indian State located in the Southern region of India. Tamil Nadu state is established on 26-Jan-1950 and the capital of Tamil Nadu is Chennai. Tamil Nadu is a vibrant state in India, famous for its ancient temples and colorful festivals like Pongal. It's where you can find the beautiful city of Chennai and enjoy tasty dosa and idli for breakfast. The state has a rich history and is known for its unique dance form called Bharatanatyam! The major cities of Tamil Nadu include Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Tiruchirappalli etc., while the largest city in the state is Chennai. When it comes to rivers, Cauvery, Vaigai, Thamirabarani are the main rivers of Tamil Nadu state.
As per the 2011 Census, the total area of Tamil Nadu is 1,30,060 km², including 1,16,424.47 km² of rural area and 13,635.53 km² of urban area. Tamil is the official language of Tamil Nadu, spoken by the majority of the population. Tamil Nadu has a sex ratio of approximately 996 females for every 1,000 males. As per the ISO 3166-2:IN standard, the ISO code of Tamil Nadu is IN-TN.
List of Districts of Tamil Nadu
For administrative purposes, Tamil Nadu state is further divided into districts. As per the 2011 Census, there are 32 districts in Tamil Nadu. Viluppuram is the largest district of Tamil Nadu covering area of 7194 km² while Chennai is the smallest district of Tamil Nadu covering area of 175 km². Chennai is the most populous whereas Perambalur is the least populous district in Tamil Nadu state.
Here is the complete list of Tamil Nadu districts along with area and population details.
| # | District | Area (km²) | Population (2011) | Density (/km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ariyalur | 1,940 | 7,54,894 | 389 |
| 2 | Chennai | 175 | 46,46,732 | 26553 |
| 3 | Coimbatore | 4,732 | 34,58,045 | 731 |
| 4 | Cuddalore | 3,703 | 26,05,914 | 704 |
| 5 | Dharmapuri | 4,497 | 15,06,843 | 335 |
| 6 | Dindigul | 6,036 | 21,59,775 | 358 |
| 7 | Erode | 5,760 | 22,51,744 | 391 |
| 8 | Kancheepuram | 4,483 | 39,98,252 | 892 |
| 9 | Kanniyakumari | 1,684 | 18,70,374 | 1111 |
| 10 | Karur | 2,904 | 10,64,493 | 367 |
| 11 | Krishnagiri | 5,129 | 18,79,809 | 367 |
| 12 | Madurai | 3,710 | 30,38,252 | 819 |
| 13 | Nagapattinam | 2,569 | 16,16,450 | 629 |
| 14 | Namakkal | 3,420 | 17,26,601 | 505 |
| 15 | Perambalur | 1,756 | 5,65,223 | 322 |
| 16 | Pudukkottai | 4,644 | 16,18,345 | 348 |
| 17 | Ramanathapuram | 4,104 | 13,53,445 | 330 |
| 18 | Salem | 5,237 | 34,82,056 | 665 |
| 19 | Sivaganga | 4,233 | 13,39,101 | 316 |
| 20 | Thanjavur | 3,411 | 24,05,890 | 705 |
| 21 | The Nilgiris | 2,565 | 7,35,394 | 287 |
| 22 | Theni | 2,868 | 12,45,899 | 434 |
| 23 | Thiruvallur | 3,394 | 37,28,104 | 1098 |
| 24 | Thiruvarur | 2,274 | 12,64,277 | 556 |
| 25 | Thoothukkudi | 4,745 | 17,50,176 | 369 |
| 26 | Tiruchirappalli | 4,509 | 27,22,290 | 604 |
| 27 | Tirunelveli | 6,693 | 30,77,233 | 460 |
| 28 | Tiruppur | 5,187 | 24,79,052 | 478 |
| 29 | Tiruvannamalai | 6,188 | 24,64,875 | 398 |
| 30 | Vellore | 6,075 | 39,36,331 | 648 |
| 31 | Viluppuram | 7,194 | 34,58,873 | 481 |
| 32 | Virudhunagar | 4,241 | 19,42,288 | 458 |
Population of Tamil Nadu
Here’s a quick overview of the population distribution in Tamil Nadu State, based on the Census 2011 data:
- Total population of Tamil Nadu State is 7,21,47,030, with around 3,61,37,975 males and 3,60,09,055 females.
- About 3,72,29,590 people live in rural areas, including nearly 1,86,79,065 males and 1,85,50,525 females.
- Approximately 3,49,17,440 people live in urban areas, including around 1,74,58,910 males and 1,74,58,530 females.
The following table provides a detailed comparison between rural, urban, and total population figures.
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,72,29,590 | 3,49,17,440 | 7,21,47,030 |
| Male Population | 1,86,79,065 | 1,74,58,910 | 3,61,37,975 |
| Female Population | 1,85,50,525 | 1,74,58,530 | 3,60,09,055 |
Households in Tamil Nadu
Here’s a quick overview of household distribution in Tamil Nadu State as per the Census 2011 data:
- Total number of households in Tamil Nadu State is approximately 1,85,24,982.
- Out of the total, around 95,28,495 households are located in rural areas.
- Approximately 89,96,487 households are situated in urban areas.
The following table presents a simple breakdown of household counts in rural, urban, and total categories.
| Particulars | Households |
|---|---|
| Rural Households | 95,28,495 |
| Urban Households | 89,96,487 |
| Total Households | 1,85,24,982 |