Tirunelveli
Tirunelveli is a district in the Tamil Nadu State of India. The total area of Tirunelveli district is 6,693 km², which includes 5,635.87 km² of rural area and 1,057.13 km² of urban area. There are about 430 villages in Tirunelveli district.
For administrative convenience, Tirunelveli 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.
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 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Tirunelveli district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Tirunelveli district is 30,77,233, including 15,20,912 males and 15,56,321 females. In rural areas, it is 15,57,004, including 7,68,728 males and 7,88,276 females. In urban areas, it is 15,20,229, including 7,52,184 males and 7,68,045 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Tirunelveli district is 3,21,687, including 1,64,157 boys and 1,57,530 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,67,364, including 85,353 boys and 82,011 girls. In urban areas, it is 1,54,323, including 78,804 boys and 75,519 girls.
- Literate population in Tirunelveli district is around 22,73,457, including 12,10,710 males and 10,62,747 females. In rural areas, it is 11,00,112, including 5,92,979 males and 5,07,133 females. In urban areas, it is 11,73,345, including 6,17,731 males and 5,55,614 females.
- Illiterate population in Tirunelveli district is about 8,03,776, including 3,10,202 males and 4,93,574 females. In rural areas, it is 4,56,892, including 1,75,749 males and 2,81,143 females. In urban areas, it is 3,46,884, including 1,34,453 males and 2,12,431 females.
- There are about 8,15,528 households in Tirunelveli district, including 4,19,057 in rural areas and 3,96,471 in urban areas.
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 |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Tirunelveli district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Tirunelveli district is approximately 5,69,714, including 2,79,570 males and 2,90,144 females. In rural areas, it is 3,45,247, including 1,69,385 males and 1,75,862 females. In urban areas, it is 2,24,467, including 1,10,185 males and 1,14,282 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Tirunelveli district is about 10,270, including 5,109 males and 5,161 females. In rural areas, it is 3,822, including 1,923 males and 1,899 females. In urban areas, it is 6,448, including 3,186 males and 3,262 females.
- Overall population density of Tirunelveli district is around 460 people per km². Rural areas have about 276 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,438 people per km².