The Nilgiris
The Nilgiris is a district in the Tamil Nadu State of India. The total area of The Nilgiris district is 2,565 km², which includes 1,982.71 km² of rural area and 582.29 km² of urban area. There are about 40 villages in The Nilgiris district.
For administrative convenience, The Nilgiris 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 6 talukas in The Nilgiris district. Here is the list of all The Nilgiris Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in The Nilgiris District
| # | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coonoor | 232 | 1,57,744 |
| 2 | Gudalur | 507 | 1,04,768 |
| 3 | Kotagiri | 398 | 1,08,684 |
| 4 | Kundah | 331 | 46,307 |
| 5 | Panthalur | 218 | 1,25,931 |
| 6 | Udhagamandalam | 879 | 1,91,960 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Udhagamandalam is the largest taluka in the nilgiris district by both area and population. Panthalur is the smallest taluka in the nilgiris district by area, while Kundah is the smallest by population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Udhagamandalam | Udhagamandalam |
| Smallest Tehsil | Panthalur | Panthalur |
Population of The Nilgiris District
The population of The Nilgiris 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 The Nilgiris, 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 | 7,35,394 | 2,99,739 | 4,35,655 |
| Total Male Population | 3,60,143 | 1,45,909 | 2,14,234 |
| Total Female Population | 3,75,251 | 1,53,830 | 2,21,421 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 66,799 | 26,292 | 40,507 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 33,648 | 13,212 | 20,436 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 33,151 | 13,080 | 20,071 |
| Literate Population | 5,69,647 | 2,21,955 | 3,47,692 |
| Literate Male Population | 2,99,447 | 1,18,463 | 1,80,984 |
| Literate Female Population | 2,70,200 | 1,03,492 | 1,66,708 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,65,747 | 77,784 | 87,963 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 60,696 | 27,446 | 33,250 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 1,05,051 | 50,338 | 54,713 |
| Households | 1,97,653 | 83,021 | 1,14,632 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of The Nilgiris district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of The Nilgiris district is 7,35,394, including 3,60,143 males and 3,75,251 females. In rural areas, it is 2,99,739, including 1,45,909 males and 1,53,830 females. In urban areas, it is 4,35,655, including 2,14,234 males and 2,21,421 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in The Nilgiris district is 66,799, including 33,648 boys and 33,151 girls. In rural areas, it is 26,292, including 13,212 boys and 13,080 girls. In urban areas, it is 40,507, including 20,436 boys and 20,071 girls.
- Literate population in The Nilgiris district is around 5,69,647, including 2,99,447 males and 2,70,200 females. In rural areas, it is 2,21,955, including 1,18,463 males and 1,03,492 females. In urban areas, it is 3,47,692, including 1,80,984 males and 1,66,708 females.
- Illiterate population in The Nilgiris district is about 1,65,747, including 60,696 males and 1,05,051 females. In rural areas, it is 77,784, including 27,446 males and 50,338 females. In urban areas, it is 87,963, including 33,250 males and 54,713 females.
- There are about 1,97,653 households in The Nilgiris district, including 83,021 in rural areas and 1,14,632 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within The Nilgiris. 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 | 2,35,878 | 86,753 | 1,49,125 |
| SC Male Population | 1,15,917 | 42,691 | 73,226 |
| SC Female Population | 1,19,961 | 44,062 | 75,899 |
| Total ST Population | 32,813 | 22,752 | 10,061 |
| ST Male Population | 16,091 | 11,167 | 4,924 |
| ST Female Population | 16,722 | 11,585 | 5,137 |
| Population Density | 287 / km² | 151 / km² | 748 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of The Nilgiris district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in The Nilgiris district is approximately 2,35,878, including 1,15,917 males and 1,19,961 females. In rural areas, it is 86,753, including 42,691 males and 44,062 females. In urban areas, it is 1,49,125, including 73,226 males and 75,899 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in The Nilgiris district is about 32,813, including 16,091 males and 16,722 females. In rural areas, it is 22,752, including 11,167 males and 11,585 females. In urban areas, it is 10,061, including 4,924 males and 5,137 females.
- Overall population density of The Nilgiris district is around 287 people per km². Rural areas have about 151 people per km². Urban areas have about 748 people per km².