Tirunelveli
Tirunelveli is a district in the Tamil Nadu State of India. Total area of Tirunelveli is 6,693 km² including 5,635.87 km² rural area and 1,057.13 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Tirunelveli has a population of 30,77,233 peoples, out of which urban population is 15,20,229 while rural population is 15,57,004. Tirunelveli has a sex ratio of approximately 1023 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 460 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 8,15,528 houses in the district, including 3,96,471 urban houses and 4,19,057 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 430 villages in tirunelveli district.
The Tirunelveli 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.
Ambasamudram is the largest taluka in tirunelveli district covering area of 1181.28 km² while Shenkottai is the smallest taluka in tirunelveli district covering area of 203.72 km². Tirunelveli is the most populous whereas Palayamkottai is the least populous taluka in tirunelveli district. There are 11 talukas in Tirunelveli district. Here is the list of all Tirunelveli Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Tirunelveli District
| # | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alangulam | 307 | 1,76,138 |
| 2 | Ambasamudram | 1,181 | 4,28,031 |
| 3 | Nanguneri | 965 | 2,25,602 |
| 4 | Palayamkottai | 300 | 91,176 |
| 5 | Radhapuram | 876 | 3,04,652 |
| 6 | Sankarankoil | 966 | 3,50,144 |
| 7 | Shenkottai | 204 | 1,41,416 |
| 8 | Sivagiri | 534 | 1,94,156 |
| 9 | Tenkasi | 512 | 3,99,946 |
| 10 | Tirunelveli | 569 | 6,42,835 |
| 11 | Veerakeralamputhur | 279 | 1,23,137 |
Population of Tirunelveli District
The population of Tirunelveli 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 Tirunelveli, 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 | 30,77,233 | 15,57,004 | 15,20,229 |
| Total Male Population | 15,20,912 | 7,68,728 | 7,52,184 |
| Total Female Population | 15,56,321 | 7,88,276 | 7,68,045 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,21,687 | 1,67,364 | 1,54,323 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,64,157 | 85,353 | 78,804 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,57,530 | 82,011 | 75,519 |
| Literate Population | 22,73,457 | 11,00,112 | 11,73,345 |
| Literate Male Population | 12,10,710 | 5,92,979 | 6,17,731 |
| Literate Female Population | 10,62,747 | 5,07,133 | 5,55,614 |
| Illiterate Population | 8,03,776 | 4,56,892 | 3,46,884 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,10,202 | 1,75,749 | 1,34,453 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 4,93,574 | 2,81,143 | 2,12,431 |
| Households | 8,15,528 | 4,19,057 | 3,96,471 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Tirunelveli. 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 | 5,69,714 | 3,45,247 | 2,24,467 |
| SC Male Population | 2,79,570 | 1,69,385 | 1,10,185 |
| SC Female Population | 2,90,144 | 1,75,862 | 1,14,282 |
| Total ST Population | 10,270 | 3,822 | 6,448 |
| ST Male Population | 5,109 | 1,923 | 3,186 |
| ST Female Population | 5,161 | 1,899 | 3,262 |
| Population Density | 460 / km² | 276 / km² | 1,438 / km² |