Thiruvarur
Thiruvarur is a district in the Tamil Nadu State of India. Total area of Thiruvarur is 2,274 km² including 2,171.40 km² rural area and 102.60 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Thiruvarur has a population of 12,64,277 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,57,795 while rural population is 10,06,482. Thiruvarur has a sex ratio of approximately 1017 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 556 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 3,27,219 houses in the district, including 65,220 urban houses and 2,61,999 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 538 villages in thiruvarur district.
The Thiruvarur 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.
Thiruthuraipoondi is the largest taluka in thiruvarur district covering area of 563.24 km² while Thiruvarur is the smallest taluka in thiruvarur district covering area of 148.77 km². Mannargudi is the most populous whereas Valangaiman is the least populous taluka in thiruvarur district. There are 7 talukas in Thiruvarur district. Here is the list of all Thiruvarur Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Thiruvarur District
# | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
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1 | Kodavasal | 324 | 2,03,157 |
2 | Mannargudi | 549 | 3,08,380 |
3 | Nannilam | 238 | 1,37,964 |
4 | Needamangalam | 248 | 1,47,440 |
5 | Thiruthuraipoondi | 563 | 2,14,995 |
6 | Thiruvarur | 149 | 1,51,696 |
7 | Valangaiman | 204 | 1,00,645 |
Population of Thiruvarur District
The population of Thiruvarur 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 Thiruvarur, 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 |
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Total Population | 12,64,277 | 10,06,482 | 2,57,795 |
Total Male Population | 6,26,693 | 4,99,954 | 1,26,739 |
Total Female Population | 6,37,584 | 5,06,528 | 1,31,056 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,21,973 | 96,687 | 25,286 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 62,280 | 49,422 | 12,858 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 59,693 | 47,265 | 12,428 |
Literate Population | 9,46,471 | 7,37,887 | 2,08,584 |
Literate Male Population | 5,03,085 | 3,96,275 | 1,06,810 |
Literate Female Population | 4,43,386 | 3,41,612 | 1,01,774 |
Illiterate Population | 3,17,806 | 2,68,595 | 49,211 |
Illiterate Male Population | 1,23,608 | 1,03,679 | 19,929 |
Illiterate Female Population | 1,94,198 | 1,64,916 | 29,282 |
Households | 3,27,219 | 2,61,999 | 65,220 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Thiruvarur. 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 |
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Total SC Population | 4,30,927 | 3,88,740 | 42,187 |
SC Male Population | 2,14,717 | 1,93,888 | 20,829 |
SC Female Population | 2,16,210 | 1,94,852 | 21,358 |
Total ST Population | 3,034 | 939 | 2,095 |
ST Male Population | 1,466 | 461 | 1,005 |
ST Female Population | 1,568 | 478 | 1,090 |
Population Density | 556 / km² | 464 / km² | 2,513 / km² |