Chennai

Chennai is a district in the Tamil Nadu State of India. Total area of Chennai is 175 km². As per 2011 stats, Chennai has a population of 46,46,732 peoples. The district has a population density of 26553 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 11,54,982 houses in the district.

Most of the districts in india are 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.

Population of Chennai District

The population of Chennai 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 Chennai, 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 46,46,732 N/A 46,46,732
Total Male Population 23,35,844 N/A 23,35,844
Total Female Population 23,10,888 N/A 23,10,888
Child Population (Age 0–6) 4,59,324 N/A 4,59,324
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,35,519 N/A 2,35,519
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,23,805 N/A 2,23,805
Literate Population 37,76,276 N/A 37,76,276
Literate Male Population 19,68,079 N/A 19,68,079
Literate Female Population 18,08,197 N/A 18,08,197
Illiterate Population 8,70,456 N/A 8,70,456
Illiterate Male Population 3,67,765 N/A 3,67,765
Illiterate Female Population 5,02,691 N/A 5,02,691
Households 11,54,982 N/A 11,54,982

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Chennai. 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 7,79,667 N/A 7,79,667
SC Male Population 3,89,001 N/A 3,89,001
SC Female Population 3,90,666 N/A 3,90,666
Total ST Population 10,061 N/A 10,061
ST Male Population 5,207 N/A 5,207
ST Female Population 4,854 N/A 4,854
Population Density 26,553 / km² N/A 26,553 / km²