Tiruvannamalai

Tiruvannamalai is a district in the Tamil Nadu State of India. The total area of Tiruvannamalai district is 6,188 km², which includes 6,013.68 km² of rural area and 174.32 km² of urban area. There are about 1,039 villages in Tiruvannamalai district.

For administrative convenience, Tiruvannamalai 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 7 talukas in Tiruvannamalai district. Here is the list of all Tiruvannamalai Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Tiruvannamalai District

#Taluka (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Arani4192,94,976
2Chengam1,0262,83,917
3Cheyyar8493,38,612
4Polur1,3654,49,860
5THANDRAMPET6741,79,553
6Tiruvannamalai9745,81,836
7Vandavasi8813,36,121

Largest & Smallest Tehsils in Tiruvannamalai District

Polur is the largest taluka in tiruvannamalai district, covering an area of 1364.92 km², while Arani is the smallest taluka in the district, with an area of 418.97 km². Tiruvannamalai is the most populous, whereas Thandrampet is the least populous taluka in tiruvannamalai district.

Particulars Area Population
Lartest Tehsil Polur Tiruvannamalai
Smallest Tehsil Arani Arani

Population of Tiruvannamalai District

The population of Tiruvannamalai 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 Tiruvannamalai, 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 24,64,875 19,69,930 4,94,945
Total Male Population 12,35,889 9,89,726 2,46,163
Total Female Population 12,28,986 9,80,204 2,48,782
Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,72,569 2,20,384 52,185
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,41,205 1,14,349 26,856
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,31,364 1,06,035 25,329
Literate Population 16,26,813 12,53,098 3,73,715
Literate Male Population 9,09,803 7,10,665 1,99,138
Literate Female Population 7,17,010 5,42,433 1,74,577
Illiterate Population 8,38,062 7,16,832 1,21,230
Illiterate Male Population 3,26,086 2,79,061 47,025
Illiterate Female Population 5,11,976 4,37,771 74,205
Households 5,88,836 4,72,689 1,16,147

Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Tiruvannamalai district based on Census 2011:

  • Total population of Tiruvannamalai district is 24,64,875, including 12,35,889 males and 12,28,986 females. In rural areas, it is 19,69,930, including 9,89,726 males and 9,80,204 females. In urban areas, it is 4,94,945, including 2,46,163 males and 2,48,782 females.
  • Child population (0–6 years) in Tiruvannamalai district is 2,72,569, including 1,41,205 boys and 1,31,364 girls. In rural areas, it is 2,20,384, including 1,14,349 boys and 1,06,035 girls. In urban areas, it is 52,185, including 26,856 boys and 25,329 girls.
  • Literate population in Tiruvannamalai district is around 16,26,813, including 9,09,803 males and 7,17,010 females. In rural areas, it is 12,53,098, including 7,10,665 males and 5,42,433 females. In urban areas, it is 3,73,715, including 1,99,138 males and 1,74,577 females.
  • Illiterate population in Tiruvannamalai district is about 8,38,062, including 3,26,086 males and 5,11,976 females. In rural areas, it is 7,16,832, including 2,79,061 males and 4,37,771 females. In urban areas, it is 1,21,230, including 47,025 males and 74,205 females.
  • There are about 5,88,836 households in Tiruvannamalai district, including 4,72,689 in rural areas and 1,16,147 in urban areas.

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Tiruvannamalai. 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 5,65,329 4,93,925 71,404
SC Male Population 2,82,615 2,47,457 35,158
SC Female Population 2,82,714 2,46,468 36,246
Total ST Population 90,954 86,775 4,179
ST Male Population 45,956 43,864 2,092
ST Female Population 44,998 42,911 2,087
Population Density 398 / km² 328 / km² 2,839 / km²

Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Tiruvannamalai district based on Census 2011:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Tiruvannamalai district is approximately 5,65,329, including 2,82,615 males and 2,82,714 females. In rural areas, it is 4,93,925, including 2,47,457 males and 2,46,468 females. In urban areas, it is 71,404, including 35,158 males and 36,246 females.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Tiruvannamalai district is about 90,954, including 45,956 males and 44,998 females. In rural areas, it is 86,775, including 43,864 males and 42,911 females. In urban areas, it is 4,179, including 2,092 males and 2,087 females.
  • Overall population density of Tiruvannamalai district is around 398 people per km². Rural areas have about 328 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,839 people per km².