Theni

Theni is a district in the Tamil Nadu State of India. Total area of Theni is 2,868 km² including 2,570.69 km² rural area and 297.31 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Theni has a population of 12,45,899 peoples, out of which urban population is 6,70,481 while rural population is 5,75,418. Theni has a sex ratio of approximately 991 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 434 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 3,38,112 houses in the district, including 1,81,393 urban houses and 1,56,719 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 80 villages in theni district.

The Theni district is further divided in to Talukas / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.

For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.

Andipatti is the largest taluka in theni district covering area of 950.63 km² while Theni is the smallest taluka in theni district covering area of 204.53 km². Uthamapalayam is the most populous whereas Bodinayakanur is the least populous taluka in theni district. There are 5 talukas in Theni district. Here is the list of all Theni Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Theni District

#Taluka (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Andipatti9512,12,700
2Bodinayakanur5081,80,789
3Periyakulam3742,17,358
4Theni2051,99,983
5Uthamapalayam8314,35,069

Population of Theni District

The population of Theni 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 Theni, 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 12,45,899 5,75,418 6,70,481
Total Male Population 6,25,683 2,90,880 3,34,803
Total Female Population 6,20,216 2,84,538 3,35,678
Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,19,661 56,497 63,164
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 61,873 29,276 32,597
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 57,788 27,221 30,567
Literate Population 8,70,080 3,76,650 4,93,430
Literate Male Population 4,79,403 2,13,570 2,65,833
Literate Female Population 3,90,677 1,63,080 2,27,597
Illiterate Population 3,75,819 1,98,768 1,77,051
Illiterate Male Population 1,46,280 77,310 68,970
Illiterate Female Population 2,29,539 1,21,458 1,08,081
Households 3,38,112 1,56,719 1,81,393

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Theni. 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 2,58,200 1,43,589 1,14,611
SC Male Population 1,29,900 72,599 57,301
SC Female Population 1,28,300 70,990 57,310
Total ST Population 1,835 1,377 458
ST Male Population 954 714 240
ST Female Population 881 663 218
Population Density 434 / km² 224 / km² 2,255 / km²