Virudhunagar
Virudhunagar is a district in the Tamil Nadu State of India. Total area of Virudhunagar is 4,241 km² including 3,794.30 km² rural area and 446.70 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Virudhunagar has a population of 19,42,288 peoples, out of which urban population is 9,80,226 while rural population is 9,62,062. Virudhunagar has a sex ratio of approximately 1007 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 458 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 5,37,748 houses in the district, including 2,72,746 urban houses and 2,65,002 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 475 villages in virudhunagar district.
The Virudhunagar 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.
Srivilliputhur is the largest taluka in virudhunagar district covering area of 683.51 km² while Kariapatti is the smallest taluka in virudhunagar district covering area of 397.58 km². Sivakasi is the most populous whereas Tiruchuli is the least populous taluka in virudhunagar district. There are 8 talukas in Virudhunagar district. Here is the list of all Virudhunagar Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Virudhunagar District
# | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
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1 | Aruppukkottai | 634 | 2,46,236 |
2 | Kariapatti | 398 | 1,05,428 |
3 | Rajapalayam | 466 | 3,47,668 |
4 | Sattur | 492 | 1,68,607 |
5 | Sivakasi | 579 | 4,26,753 |
6 | Srivilliputhur | 684 | 2,93,209 |
7 | Tiruchuli | 551 | 1,03,290 |
8 | Virudhunagar | 437 | 2,51,097 |
Population of Virudhunagar District
The population of Virudhunagar 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 Virudhunagar, 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 |
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Total Population | 19,42,288 | 9,62,062 | 9,80,226 |
Total Male Population | 9,67,709 | 4,80,360 | 4,87,349 |
Total Female Population | 9,74,579 | 4,81,702 | 4,92,877 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,97,134 | 1,01,250 | 95,884 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,00,827 | 51,907 | 48,920 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 96,307 | 49,343 | 46,964 |
Literate Population | 13,98,788 | 6,53,219 | 7,45,569 |
Literate Male Population | 7,60,375 | 3,63,736 | 3,96,639 |
Literate Female Population | 6,38,413 | 2,89,483 | 3,48,930 |
Illiterate Population | 5,43,500 | 3,08,843 | 2,34,657 |
Illiterate Male Population | 2,07,334 | 1,16,624 | 90,710 |
Illiterate Female Population | 3,36,166 | 1,92,219 | 1,43,947 |
Households | 5,37,748 | 2,65,002 | 2,72,746 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Virudhunagar. 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 |
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Total SC Population | 3,99,831 | 2,63,206 | 1,36,625 |
SC Male Population | 1,98,704 | 1,31,286 | 67,418 |
SC Female Population | 2,01,127 | 1,31,920 | 69,207 |
Total ST Population | 2,294 | 1,078 | 1,216 |
ST Male Population | 1,182 | 541 | 641 |
ST Female Population | 1,112 | 537 | 575 |
Population Density | 458 / km² | 254 / km² | 2,194 / km² |