Chennai

Chennai is a district in the Tamil Nadu State of India. The total area of Chennai district is 175 km².

In most parts of India, districts are divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks) for administrative purposes. In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.

A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.

Largest & Smallest Tehsils

Particulars Area Population
Lartest Tehsil Area not under any Sub-district Area not under any Sub-district
Smallest Tehsil Area not under any Sub-district Area not under any Sub-district

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

Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Chennai district based on Census 2011:

  • Total population of Chennai district is 46,46,732, including 23,35,844 males and 23,10,888 females. In urban areas, it is 46,46,732, including 23,35,844 males and 23,10,888 females.
  • Child population (0–6 years) in Chennai district is 4,59,324, including 2,35,519 boys and 2,23,805 girls. In urban areas, it is 4,59,324, including 2,35,519 boys and 2,23,805 girls.
  • Literate population in Chennai district is around 37,76,276, including 19,68,079 males and 18,08,197 females. In urban areas, it is 37,76,276, including 19,68,079 males and 18,08,197 females.
  • Illiterate population in Chennai district is about 8,70,456, including 3,67,765 males and 5,02,691 females. In urban areas, it is 8,70,456, including 3,67,765 males and 5,02,691 females.
  • There are about 11,54,982 households in Chennai district.

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

Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Chennai district based on Census 2011:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Chennai district is approximately 7,79,667, including 3,89,001 males and 3,90,666 females. In urban areas, it is 7,79,667, including 3,89,001 males and 3,90,666 females.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Chennai district is about 10,061, including 5,207 males and 4,854 females. In urban areas, it is 10,061, including 5,207 males and 4,854 females.
  • Overall population density of Chennai district is around 26,553 people per km². Urban areas have about 26,553 people per km².