Thiruvarur
Thiruvarur is a district in the Tamil Nadu State of India. The total area of Thiruvarur district is 2,274 km², which includes 2,171.40 km² of rural area and 102.60 km² of urban area. There are about 538 villages in Thiruvarur district.
For administrative convenience, Thiruvarur 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.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Thiruvarur district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Thiruvarur district is 12,64,277, including 6,26,693 males and 6,37,584 females. In rural areas, it is 10,06,482, including 4,99,954 males and 5,06,528 females. In urban areas, it is 2,57,795, including 1,26,739 males and 1,31,056 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Thiruvarur district is 1,21,973, including 62,280 boys and 59,693 girls. In rural areas, it is 96,687, including 49,422 boys and 47,265 girls. In urban areas, it is 25,286, including 12,858 boys and 12,428 girls.
- Literate population in Thiruvarur district is around 9,46,471, including 5,03,085 males and 4,43,386 females. In rural areas, it is 7,37,887, including 3,96,275 males and 3,41,612 females. In urban areas, it is 2,08,584, including 1,06,810 males and 1,01,774 females.
- Illiterate population in Thiruvarur district is about 3,17,806, including 1,23,608 males and 1,94,198 females. In rural areas, it is 2,68,595, including 1,03,679 males and 1,64,916 females. In urban areas, it is 49,211, including 19,929 males and 29,282 females.
- There are about 3,27,219 households in Thiruvarur district, including 2,61,999 in rural areas and 65,220 in urban areas.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Thiruvarur district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Thiruvarur district is approximately 4,30,927, including 2,14,717 males and 2,16,210 females. In rural areas, it is 3,88,740, including 1,93,888 males and 1,94,852 females. In urban areas, it is 42,187, including 20,829 males and 21,358 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Thiruvarur district is about 3,034, including 1,466 males and 1,568 females. In rural areas, it is 939, including 461 males and 478 females. In urban areas, it is 2,095, including 1,005 males and 1,090 females.
- Overall population density of Thiruvarur district is around 556 people per km². Rural areas have about 464 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,513 people per km².