Dharmapuri
Dharmapuri is a district in the Tamil Nadu State of India. The total area of Dharmapuri district is 4,497 km², which includes 4,407.43 km² of rural area and 89.57 km² of urban area. There are about 448 villages in Dharmapuri district.
For administrative convenience, Dharmapuri district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). 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.
Pennagaram is the largest taluka in dharmapuri district covering area of 1130.37 km² while Palakkodu is the smallest taluka in dharmapuri district covering area of 750.14 km². Dharmapuri is the most populous whereas Pennagaram is the least populous taluka in dharmapuri district. There are 5 talukas in Dharmapuri district. Here is the list of all Dharmapuri Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Dharmapuri District
| # | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dharmapuri | 792 | 4,41,148 |
| 2 | Harur | 963 | 2,40,908 |
| 3 | Palakkodu | 750 | 3,46,489 |
| 4 | Pappireddipatti | 862 | 2,43,445 |
| 5 | Pennagaram | 1,130 | 2,34,853 |
Population of Dharmapuri District
The population of Dharmapuri 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 Dharmapuri, 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 | 15,06,843 | 12,45,931 | 2,60,912 |
| Total Male Population | 7,74,303 | 6,43,215 | 1,31,088 |
| Total Female Population | 7,32,540 | 6,02,716 | 1,29,824 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,67,940 | 1,40,903 | 27,037 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 87,777 | 73,834 | 13,943 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 80,163 | 67,069 | 13,094 |
| Literate Population | 9,17,709 | 7,27,785 | 1,89,924 |
| Literate Male Population | 5,27,599 | 4,25,299 | 1,02,300 |
| Literate Female Population | 3,90,110 | 3,02,486 | 87,624 |
| Illiterate Population | 5,89,134 | 5,18,146 | 70,988 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,46,704 | 2,17,916 | 28,788 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 3,42,430 | 3,00,230 | 42,200 |
| Households | 3,75,873 | 3,10,409 | 65,464 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Dharmapuri district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Dharmapuri district is 15,06,843, including 7,74,303 males and 7,32,540 females. In rural areas, it is 12,45,931, including 6,43,215 males and 6,02,716 females. In urban areas, it is 2,60,912, including 1,31,088 males and 1,29,824 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Dharmapuri district is 1,67,940, including 87,777 boys and 80,163 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,40,903, including 73,834 boys and 67,069 girls. In urban areas, it is 27,037, including 13,943 boys and 13,094 girls.
- Literate population in Dharmapuri district is around 9,17,709, including 5,27,599 males and 3,90,110 females. In rural areas, it is 7,27,785, including 4,25,299 males and 3,02,486 females. In urban areas, it is 1,89,924, including 1,02,300 males and 87,624 females.
- Illiterate population in Dharmapuri district is about 5,89,134, including 2,46,704 males and 3,42,430 females. In rural areas, it is 5,18,146, including 2,17,916 males and 3,00,230 females. In urban areas, it is 70,988, including 28,788 males and 42,200 females.
- There are about 3,75,873 households in Dharmapuri district, including 3,10,409 in rural areas and 65,464 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Dharmapuri. 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 | 2,45,392 | 2,07,187 | 38,205 |
| SC Male Population | 1,24,706 | 1,05,556 | 19,150 |
| SC Female Population | 1,20,686 | 1,01,631 | 19,055 |
| Total ST Population | 63,044 | 60,385 | 2,659 |
| ST Male Population | 32,130 | 30,730 | 1,400 |
| ST Female Population | 30,914 | 29,655 | 1,259 |
| Population Density | 335 / km² | 283 / km² | 2,913 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Dharmapuri district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Dharmapuri district is approximately 2,45,392, including 1,24,706 males and 1,20,686 females. In rural areas, it is 2,07,187, including 1,05,556 males and 1,01,631 females. In urban areas, it is 38,205, including 19,150 males and 19,055 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Dharmapuri district is about 63,044, including 32,130 males and 30,914 females. In rural areas, it is 60,385, including 30,730 males and 29,655 females. In urban areas, it is 2,659, including 1,400 males and 1,259 females.
- Overall population density of Dharmapuri district is around 335 people per km². Rural areas have about 283 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,913 people per km².