Ariyalur

Ariyalur is a district in the Tamil Nadu State of India. Total area of Ariyalur is 1,940 km² including 1,886.69 km² rural area and 53.31 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Ariyalur has a population of 7,54,894 peoples, out of which urban population is 83,794 while rural population is 6,71,100. Ariyalur has a sex ratio of approximately 1014 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 389 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,97,090 houses in the district, including 21,187 urban houses and 1,75,903 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 189 villages in ariyalur district.

The Ariyalur district is further divided in to Talukas / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.

For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.

Udayarpalayam is the largest taluka in ariyalur district by both area and population. Sendurai is the smallest taluka in ariyalur district by both area and population. There are 3 talukas in Ariyalur district. Here is the list of all Ariyalur Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Ariyalur District

#Taluka (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Ariyalur6842,55,809
2Sendurai3171,11,891
3Udayarpalayam9393,87,194

Population of Ariyalur District

The population of Ariyalur offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.

Basic Population Details

This section covers important demographic figures of Ariyalur, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 7,54,894 6,71,100 83,794
Total Male Population 3,74,703 3,33,253 41,450
Total Female Population 3,80,191 3,37,847 42,344
Child Population (Age 0–6) 81,187 72,575 8,612
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 42,808 38,306 4,502
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 38,379 34,269 4,110
Literate Population 4,80,604 4,19,413 61,191
Literate Male Population 2,69,582 2,37,071 32,511
Literate Female Population 2,11,022 1,82,342 28,680
Illiterate Population 2,74,290 2,51,687 22,603
Illiterate Male Population 1,05,121 96,182 8,939
Illiterate Female Population 1,69,169 1,55,505 13,664
Households 1,97,090 1,75,903 21,187

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Ariyalur. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 1,76,230 1,63,770 12,460
SC Male Population 88,076 81,857 6,219
SC Female Population 88,154 81,913 6,241
Total ST Population 10,722 9,946 776
ST Male Population 5,274 4,897 377
ST Female Population 5,448 5,049 399
Population Density 389 / km² 356 / km² 1,572 / km²