Tiruppur

Tiruppur is a district in the Tamil Nadu State of India. Total area of Tiruppur is 5,187 km² including 4,354.47 km² rural area and 832.53 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Tiruppur has a population of 24,79,052 peoples, out of which urban population is 15,21,111 while rural population is 9,57,941. Tiruppur has a sex ratio of approximately 989 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 478 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 7,12,210 houses in the district, including 4,29,023 urban houses and 2,83,187 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 297 villages in tiruppur district.

The Tiruppur 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.

Dharapuram is the largest taluka in tiruppur district covering area of 1354.41 km² while Tiruppur is the smallest taluka in tiruppur district covering area of 372.18 km². Tiruppur is the most populous whereas Madathukulam is the least populous taluka in tiruppur district. There are 7 talukas in Tiruppur district. Here is the list of all Tiruppur Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Tiruppur District

#Taluka (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Avanashi6843,40,899
2Dharapuram1,3542,82,752
3Kangeyam8422,09,385
4Madathukulam5301,81,386
5Palladam5032,45,522
6Tiruppur3729,81,247
7Udumalaipettai9012,37,861

Population of Tiruppur District

The population of Tiruppur 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 Tiruppur, 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 24,79,052 9,57,941 15,21,111
Total Male Population 12,46,159 4,79,309 7,66,850
Total Female Population 12,32,893 4,78,632 7,54,261
Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,41,351 79,787 1,61,564
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,23,612 40,947 82,665
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,17,739 38,840 78,899
Literate Population 17,60,566 6,11,317 11,49,249
Literate Male Population 9,59,623 3,43,434 6,16,189
Literate Female Population 8,00,943 2,67,883 5,33,060
Illiterate Population 7,18,486 3,46,624 3,71,862
Illiterate Male Population 2,86,536 1,35,875 1,50,661
Illiterate Female Population 4,31,950 2,10,749 2,21,201
Households 7,12,210 2,83,187 4,29,023

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Tiruppur. 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 3,95,876 2,37,893 1,57,983
SC Male Population 1,96,907 1,18,360 78,547
SC Female Population 1,98,969 1,19,533 79,436
Total ST Population 5,458 2,650 2,808
ST Male Population 2,740 1,318 1,422
ST Female Population 2,718 1,332 1,386
Population Density 478 / km² 220 / km² 1,827 / km²