Madurai
Madurai is a district in the Tamil Nadu State of India. The total area of Madurai district is 3,710 km², which includes 3,392.55 km² of rural area and 317.45 km² of urban area. There are about 526 villages in Madurai district.
For administrative convenience, Madurai 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.
There are 7 talukas in Madurai district. Here is the list of all Madurai Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Madurai District
| # | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madurai North | 391 | 4,94,430 |
| 2 | Madurai South | 306 | 13,91,980 |
| 3 | Melur | 681 | 2,91,398 |
| 4 | Peraiyur | 822 | 2,00,510 |
| 5 | Thirumangalam | 561 | 2,29,645 |
| 6 | Usilampatti | 487 | 1,95,756 |
| 7 | Vadipatti | 461 | 2,34,533 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Peraiyur is the largest taluka in madurai district, covering an area of 821.77 km², while Madurai South is the smallest taluka in the district, with an area of 306.16 km². Madurai South is the most populous, whereas Usilampatti is the least populous taluka in madurai district.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Peraiyur | Madurai South |
| Smallest Tehsil | Madurai South | Madurai South |
Population of Madurai District
The population of Madurai 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 Madurai, 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 | 30,38,252 | 11,91,451 | 18,46,801 |
| Total Male Population | 15,26,475 | 6,01,247 | 9,25,228 |
| Total Female Population | 15,11,777 | 5,90,204 | 9,21,573 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,13,978 | 1,28,452 | 1,85,526 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,62,517 | 67,137 | 95,380 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,51,461 | 61,315 | 90,146 |
| Literate Population | 22,73,430 | 7,88,090 | 14,85,340 |
| Literate Male Population | 12,23,810 | 4,46,459 | 7,77,351 |
| Literate Female Population | 10,49,620 | 3,41,631 | 7,07,989 |
| Illiterate Population | 7,64,822 | 4,03,361 | 3,61,461 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,02,665 | 1,54,788 | 1,47,877 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 4,62,157 | 2,48,573 | 2,13,584 |
| Households | 7,94,887 | 3,15,036 | 4,79,851 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Madurai district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Madurai district is 30,38,252, including 15,26,475 males and 15,11,777 females. In rural areas, it is 11,91,451, including 6,01,247 males and 5,90,204 females. In urban areas, it is 18,46,801, including 9,25,228 males and 9,21,573 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Madurai district is 3,13,978, including 1,62,517 boys and 1,51,461 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,28,452, including 67,137 boys and 61,315 girls. In urban areas, it is 1,85,526, including 95,380 boys and 90,146 girls.
- Literate population in Madurai district is around 22,73,430, including 12,23,810 males and 10,49,620 females. In rural areas, it is 7,88,090, including 4,46,459 males and 3,41,631 females. In urban areas, it is 14,85,340, including 7,77,351 males and 7,07,989 females.
- Illiterate population in Madurai district is about 7,64,822, including 3,02,665 males and 4,62,157 females. In rural areas, it is 4,03,361, including 1,54,788 males and 2,48,573 females. In urban areas, it is 3,61,461, including 1,47,877 males and 2,13,584 females.
- There are about 7,94,887 households in Madurai district, including 3,15,036 in rural areas and 4,79,851 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Madurai. 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 | 4,08,976 | 2,57,852 | 1,51,124 |
| SC Male Population | 2,05,098 | 1,29,515 | 75,583 |
| SC Female Population | 2,03,878 | 1,28,337 | 75,541 |
| Total ST Population | 11,096 | 4,866 | 6,230 |
| ST Male Population | 5,622 | 2,487 | 3,135 |
| ST Female Population | 5,474 | 2,379 | 3,095 |
| Population Density | 819 / km² | 351 / km² | 5,818 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Madurai district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Madurai district is approximately 4,08,976, including 2,05,098 males and 2,03,878 females. In rural areas, it is 2,57,852, including 1,29,515 males and 1,28,337 females. In urban areas, it is 1,51,124, including 75,583 males and 75,541 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Madurai district is about 11,096, including 5,622 males and 5,474 females. In rural areas, it is 4,866, including 2,487 males and 2,379 females. In urban areas, it is 6,230, including 3,135 males and 3,095 females.
- Overall population density of Madurai district is around 819 people per km². Rural areas have about 351 people per km². Urban areas have about 5,818 people per km².