Theni
Theni is a district in the Tamil Nadu State of India. The total area of Theni district is 2,868 km², which includes 2,570.69 km² of rural area and 297.31 km² of urban area. There are about 80 villages in Theni district.
For administrative convenience, Theni 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 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andipatti | 951 | 2,12,700 |
| 2 | Bodinayakanur | 508 | 1,80,789 |
| 3 | Periyakulam | 374 | 2,17,358 |
| 4 | Theni | 205 | 1,99,983 |
| 5 | Uthamapalayam | 831 | 4,35,069 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Andipatti is the largest taluka in theni district, covering an area of 950.63 km², while Theni is the smallest taluka in the district, with an area of 204.53 km². Uthamapalayam is the most populous, whereas Bodinayakanur is the least populous taluka in theni district.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Andipatti | Uthamapalayam |
| Smallest Tehsil | Theni | Theni |
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 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Theni district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Theni district is 12,45,899, including 6,25,683 males and 6,20,216 females. In rural areas, it is 5,75,418, including 2,90,880 males and 2,84,538 females. In urban areas, it is 6,70,481, including 3,34,803 males and 3,35,678 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Theni district is 1,19,661, including 61,873 boys and 57,788 girls. In rural areas, it is 56,497, including 29,276 boys and 27,221 girls. In urban areas, it is 63,164, including 32,597 boys and 30,567 girls.
- Literate population in Theni district is around 8,70,080, including 4,79,403 males and 3,90,677 females. In rural areas, it is 3,76,650, including 2,13,570 males and 1,63,080 females. In urban areas, it is 4,93,430, including 2,65,833 males and 2,27,597 females.
- Illiterate population in Theni district is about 3,75,819, including 1,46,280 males and 2,29,539 females. In rural areas, it is 1,98,768, including 77,310 males and 1,21,458 females. In urban areas, it is 1,77,051, including 68,970 males and 1,08,081 females.
- There are about 3,38,112 households in Theni district, including 1,56,719 in rural areas and 1,81,393 in urban areas.
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 |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Theni district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Theni district is approximately 2,58,200, including 1,29,900 males and 1,28,300 females. In rural areas, it is 1,43,589, including 72,599 males and 70,990 females. In urban areas, it is 1,14,611, including 57,301 males and 57,310 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Theni district is about 1,835, including 954 males and 881 females. In rural areas, it is 1,377, including 714 males and 663 females. In urban areas, it is 458, including 240 males and 218 females.
- Overall population density of Theni district is around 434 people per km². Rural areas have about 224 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,255 people per km².