Namakkal

Namakkal is a district in the Tamil Nadu State of India. The total area of Namakkal district is 3,420 km², which includes 3,119.43 km² of rural area and 300.57 km² of urban area. There are about 362 villages in Namakkal district.

For administrative convenience, Namakkal 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 4 talukas in Namakkal district. Here is the list of all Namakkal Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Namakkal District

#Taluka (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Namakkal1,2505,41,488
2Paramathi Velur5252,13,091
3Rasipuram8193,40,515
4Tiruchengode8266,31,507

Largest & Smallest Tehsils

Namakkal is the largest taluka in namakkal district by area, while Tiruchengode is the largest by population. Paramathi-Velur is the smallest taluka in namakkal district by both area and population.

Particulars Area Population
Lartest Tehsil Namakkal Tiruchengode
Smallest Tehsil Paramathi-Velur Paramathi-Velur

Population of Namakkal District

The population of Namakkal 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 Namakkal, 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 17,26,601 10,30,476 6,96,125
Total Male Population 8,69,280 5,20,684 3,48,596
Total Female Population 8,57,321 5,09,792 3,47,529
Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,50,699 88,858 61,841
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 78,754 46,845 31,909
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 71,945 42,013 29,932
Literate Population 11,76,131 6,71,793 5,04,338
Literate Male Population 6,53,312 3,80,075 2,73,237
Literate Female Population 5,22,819 2,91,718 2,31,101
Illiterate Population 5,50,470 3,58,683 1,91,787
Illiterate Male Population 2,15,968 1,40,609 75,359
Illiterate Female Population 3,34,502 2,18,074 1,16,428
Households 4,75,511 2,83,248 1,92,263

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

  • Total population of Namakkal district is 17,26,601, including 8,69,280 males and 8,57,321 females. In rural areas, it is 10,30,476, including 5,20,684 males and 5,09,792 females. In urban areas, it is 6,96,125, including 3,48,596 males and 3,47,529 females.
  • Child population (0–6 years) in Namakkal district is 1,50,699, including 78,754 boys and 71,945 girls. In rural areas, it is 88,858, including 46,845 boys and 42,013 girls. In urban areas, it is 61,841, including 31,909 boys and 29,932 girls.
  • Literate population in Namakkal district is around 11,76,131, including 6,53,312 males and 5,22,819 females. In rural areas, it is 6,71,793, including 3,80,075 males and 2,91,718 females. In urban areas, it is 5,04,338, including 2,73,237 males and 2,31,101 females.
  • Illiterate population in Namakkal district is about 5,50,470, including 2,15,968 males and 3,34,502 females. In rural areas, it is 3,58,683, including 1,40,609 males and 2,18,074 females. In urban areas, it is 1,91,787, including 75,359 males and 1,16,428 females.
  • There are about 4,75,511 households in Namakkal district, including 2,83,248 in rural areas and 1,92,263 in urban areas.

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Namakkal. 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 3,45,392 2,44,098 1,01,294
SC Male Population 1,73,973 1,22,948 51,025
SC Female Population 1,71,419 1,21,150 50,269
Total ST Population 57,059 55,326 1,733
ST Male Population 29,383 28,491 892
ST Female Population 27,676 26,835 841
Population Density 505 / km² 330 / km² 2,316 / km²

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

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Namakkal district is approximately 3,45,392, including 1,73,973 males and 1,71,419 females. In rural areas, it is 2,44,098, including 1,22,948 males and 1,21,150 females. In urban areas, it is 1,01,294, including 51,025 males and 50,269 females.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Namakkal district is about 57,059, including 29,383 males and 27,676 females. In rural areas, it is 55,326, including 28,491 males and 26,835 females. In urban areas, it is 1,733, including 892 males and 841 females.
  • Overall population density of Namakkal district is around 505 people per km². Rural areas have about 330 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,316 people per km².