Thoothukkudi
Thoothukkudi is a district in the Tamil Nadu State of India. The total area of Thoothukkudi district is 4,745 km², which includes 4,330.20 km² of rural area and 414.80 km² of urban area. There are about 432 villages in Thoothukkudi district.
For administrative convenience, Thoothukkudi 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 8 talukas in Thoothukkudi district. Here is the list of all Thoothukkudi Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Thoothukkudi District
| # | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ettayapuram | 495 | 74,991 |
| 2 | Kovilpatti | 823 | 3,21,323 |
| 3 | Ottapidaram | 749 | 1,23,356 |
| 4 | Sathankulam | 368 | 98,690 |
| 5 | Srivaikuntam | 601 | 2,02,962 |
| 6 | Thoothukkudi | 362 | 4,78,328 |
| 7 | Tiruchendur | 480 | 3,10,945 |
| 8 | Vilathikulam | 865 | 1,39,581 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Vilathikulam is the largest taluka in thoothukkudi district, covering an area of 865.25 km², while Thoothukkudi is the smallest taluka in the district, with an area of 361.90 km². Thoothukkudi is the most populous, whereas Ettayapuram is the least populous taluka in thoothukkudi district.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Vilathikulam | Thoothukkudi |
| Smallest Tehsil | Thoothukkudi | Thoothukkudi |
Population of Thoothukkudi District
The population of Thoothukkudi 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 Thoothukkudi, 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 | 17,50,176 | 8,73,374 | 8,76,802 |
| Total Male Population | 8,65,021 | 4,30,361 | 4,34,660 |
| Total Female Population | 8,85,155 | 4,43,013 | 4,42,142 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,83,763 | 91,116 | 92,647 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 93,605 | 46,570 | 47,035 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 90,158 | 44,546 | 45,612 |
| Literate Population | 13,49,697 | 6,42,686 | 7,07,011 |
| Literate Male Population | 7,03,106 | 3,39,739 | 3,63,367 |
| Literate Female Population | 6,46,591 | 3,02,947 | 3,43,644 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,00,479 | 2,30,688 | 1,69,791 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,61,915 | 90,622 | 71,293 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 2,38,564 | 1,40,066 | 98,498 |
| Households | 4,62,010 | 2,35,449 | 2,26,561 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Thoothukkudi district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Thoothukkudi district is 17,50,176, including 8,65,021 males and 8,85,155 females. In rural areas, it is 8,73,374, including 4,30,361 males and 4,43,013 females. In urban areas, it is 8,76,802, including 4,34,660 males and 4,42,142 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Thoothukkudi district is 1,83,763, including 93,605 boys and 90,158 girls. In rural areas, it is 91,116, including 46,570 boys and 44,546 girls. In urban areas, it is 92,647, including 47,035 boys and 45,612 girls.
- Literate population in Thoothukkudi district is around 13,49,697, including 7,03,106 males and 6,46,591 females. In rural areas, it is 6,42,686, including 3,39,739 males and 3,02,947 females. In urban areas, it is 7,07,011, including 3,63,367 males and 3,43,644 females.
- Illiterate population in Thoothukkudi district is about 4,00,479, including 1,61,915 males and 2,38,564 females. In rural areas, it is 2,30,688, including 90,622 males and 1,40,066 females. In urban areas, it is 1,69,791, including 71,293 males and 98,498 females.
- There are about 4,62,010 households in Thoothukkudi district, including 2,35,449 in rural areas and 2,26,561 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Thoothukkudi. 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 | 3,47,895 | 2,30,895 | 1,17,000 |
| SC Male Population | 1,72,663 | 1,14,573 | 58,090 |
| SC Female Population | 1,75,232 | 1,16,322 | 58,910 |
| Total ST Population | 4,911 | 1,264 | 3,647 |
| ST Male Population | 2,466 | 620 | 1,846 |
| ST Female Population | 2,445 | 644 | 1,801 |
| Population Density | 369 / km² | 202 / km² | 2,114 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Thoothukkudi district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Thoothukkudi district is approximately 3,47,895, including 1,72,663 males and 1,75,232 females. In rural areas, it is 2,30,895, including 1,14,573 males and 1,16,322 females. In urban areas, it is 1,17,000, including 58,090 males and 58,910 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Thoothukkudi district is about 4,911, including 2,466 males and 2,445 females. In rural areas, it is 1,264, including 620 males and 644 females. In urban areas, it is 3,647, including 1,846 males and 1,801 females.
- Overall population density of Thoothukkudi district is around 369 people per km². Rural areas have about 202 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,114 people per km².