Dindigul
Dindigul is a district in the Tamil Nadu State of India. The total area of Dindigul district is 6,036 km², which includes 5,473.21 km² of rural area and 562.79 km² of urban area. There are about 330 villages in Dindigul district.
For administrative convenience, Dindigul 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.
Dindigul is the largest taluka in dindigul district by both area and population. Attur is the smallest taluka in dindigul district by area while Kodaikanal is the smallest taluka by population. There are 8 talukas in Dindigul district. Here is the list of all Dindigul Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Dindigul District
| # | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Attur | 249 | 1,59,846 |
| 2 | Dindigul | 1,139 | 6,39,910 |
| 3 | Kodaikanal | 1,030 | 1,15,250 |
| 4 | Natham | 574 | 1,58,687 |
| 5 | Nilakkottai | 482 | 2,86,641 |
| 6 | Oddanchatram | 778 | 1,82,600 |
| 7 | Palani | 729 | 2,92,301 |
| 8 | Vedasandur | 1,056 | 3,24,540 |
Population of Dindigul District
The population of Dindigul 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 Dindigul, 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 | 21,59,775 | 13,51,735 | 8,08,040 |
| Total Male Population | 10,80,938 | 6,78,605 | 4,02,333 |
| Total Female Population | 10,78,837 | 6,73,130 | 4,05,707 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,16,576 | 1,37,539 | 79,037 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,11,955 | 71,395 | 40,560 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,04,621 | 66,144 | 38,477 |
| Literate Population | 14,81,834 | 8,70,271 | 6,11,563 |
| Literate Male Population | 8,16,180 | 4,91,736 | 3,24,444 |
| Literate Female Population | 6,65,654 | 3,78,535 | 2,87,119 |
| Illiterate Population | 6,77,941 | 4,81,464 | 1,96,477 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,64,758 | 1,86,869 | 77,889 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 4,13,183 | 2,94,595 | 1,18,588 |
| Households | 5,60,773 | 3,50,970 | 2,09,803 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Dindigul district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Dindigul district is 21,59,775, including 10,80,938 males and 10,78,837 females. In rural areas, it is 13,51,735, including 6,78,605 males and 6,73,130 females. In urban areas, it is 8,08,040, including 4,02,333 males and 4,05,707 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Dindigul district is 2,16,576, including 1,11,955 boys and 1,04,621 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,37,539, including 71,395 boys and 66,144 girls. In urban areas, it is 79,037, including 40,560 boys and 38,477 girls.
- Literate population in Dindigul district is around 14,81,834, including 8,16,180 males and 6,65,654 females. In rural areas, it is 8,70,271, including 4,91,736 males and 3,78,535 females. In urban areas, it is 6,11,563, including 3,24,444 males and 2,87,119 females.
- Illiterate population in Dindigul district is about 6,77,941, including 2,64,758 males and 4,13,183 females. In rural areas, it is 4,81,464, including 1,86,869 males and 2,94,595 females. In urban areas, it is 1,96,477, including 77,889 males and 1,18,588 females.
- There are about 5,60,773 households in Dindigul district, including 3,50,970 in rural areas and 2,09,803 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Dindigul. 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 | 4,52,376 | 3,10,601 | 1,41,775 |
| SC Male Population | 2,25,573 | 1,55,203 | 70,370 |
| SC Female Population | 2,26,803 | 1,55,398 | 71,405 |
| Total ST Population | 8,064 | 4,521 | 3,543 |
| ST Male Population | 4,095 | 2,294 | 1,801 |
| ST Female Population | 3,969 | 2,227 | 1,742 |
| Population Density | 358 / km² | 247 / km² | 1,436 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Dindigul district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Dindigul district is approximately 4,52,376, including 2,25,573 males and 2,26,803 females. In rural areas, it is 3,10,601, including 1,55,203 males and 1,55,398 females. In urban areas, it is 1,41,775, including 70,370 males and 71,405 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Dindigul district is about 8,064, including 4,095 males and 3,969 females. In rural areas, it is 4,521, including 2,294 males and 2,227 females. In urban areas, it is 3,543, including 1,801 males and 1,742 females.
- Overall population density of Dindigul district is around 358 people per km². Rural areas have about 247 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,436 people per km².