Demographic data table of Namakkal

  • The population of Namakkal district is 17.27 Lakh, with a male population of 8.69 Lakh and a female population of 8.57 Lakh.
  • The total Sex raio of Namakkal is 986/1000 which is higher than India's sex ratio of 943/1000.
  • The district has a literacy rate of 74.63%, which is higher than the national literacy rate of 74.04%.
  • Indicates that the parameter of the district is higher in comparison to that of India.
  • Indicates that the parameter of the district is lower in comparison to that of India.
Total Population 17.27 L 8.69 L 8.57 L

Population of Namakkal out of Tamil Nadu

Namakkal
Tamil Nadu

Population of Namakkal out of Tamil Nadu

Facts
  • Total population of Namakkal is 17,26,601.
  • Namakkal is the 21st most populated district in Tamil Nadu.
  • 2.39% of the total population of Tamil Nadu lives in Namakkal.
  • Tamil Nadu's total population is 7.21 Crore.

Male population: 8,69,280

Percentage:

Female population: 8,57,321

Percentage:
Rural Population 10.30 L 5.21 L 5.10 L

Population of Namakkal out of Tamil Nadu

Rural population
Total population

Rural population of Namakkal out of total.

Facts
  • Rural population of Namakkal is 10,30,476.
  • 59.68% of the total population of Namakkal lives in rural area.
  • 51.6% of the total population of Tamil Nadu lives in rural area.
  • Tamil Nadu's rural population is 3.72 Crore.

Rural male population: 5,20,684

Percentage:

Rural female population: 5,09,792

Percentage:
Urban Population 6.96 L 3.49 L 3.48 L

Population of Namakkal out of Tamil Nadu

Urban population
Total population

Urban population of Namakkal out of total.

Facts
  • Urban population of Namakkal is 6,96,125.
  • 40.32% of the total population of Namakkal lives in urban area.
  • 48.4% of the total population of Tamil Nadu lives in urban area.
  • Tamil Nadu's urban population is 3.49 Crore.

Male population: 3,48,596

Percentage:

Female population: 3,47,529

Percentage:
Total Sex Ratio 986 50.35% 49.65%
Sex ratio graph of Namakkal
Facts
  • The sex ratio of Namakkal is 986/1000.
  • In terms of sex ratio, Namakkal stands at 28th position out of 32 districts of Tamil Nadu.
  • Namakkal's sex ratio is below the sex ratio of Tamil Nadu.
  • Namakkal's sex ratio is above the sex ratio of India.
Sex Ratio Comparison
996

Tamil Nadu

986

Namakkal

943

India

What is Sex ratio?
  • Sex ratio refers to the number of females to males in a given population.
  • It is expressed as the number of females per 1000 males.
  • In many regions, the sex ratio can be skewed due to various factors such as gender-based discrimination, sex-selective abortions, and other social and cultural factors.
  • Rural Sex Ratio 979 50.53% 49.47%
    Rural Sex ratio graph of Namakkal
    Facts
    • The rural sex ratio of Namakkal is 979/1000.
    • In terms of rural sex ratio, Namakkal stands at 27th position out of 32 districts of Tamil Nadu.
    • Namakkal's rural sex ratio is below the sex ratio of Tamil Nadu.
    • Namakkal's rural sex ratio is above the rural sex ratio of India.
    Sex Ratio Comparison(rural)
    993

    Tamil Nadu

    979

    Namakkal

    949

    India

    What is Rural Sex Ratio?

  • Rural sex ratio refers to the number of females to males in rural areas or villages.
  • It is calculated by dividing the number of females by the number of males in a given rural population and multiplying it by 1000.
  • A healthy and balanced sex ratio in rural areas is essential for the overall development of a community.
  • Urban Sex Ratio 997 50.08% 49.92%
    Urban Sex ratio graph of Namakkal
    Facts
    • The urban sex ratio of Namakkal is 997/1000.
    • In terms of urban sex ratio, Namakkal stands at 23rd position out of 32 districts of Tamil Nadu.
    • Namakkal's urban sex ratio is below the sex ratio of Tamil Nadu.
    • Namakkal's urban sex ratio is above the urban sex ratio of India.
    Sex Ratio Comparison(urban)
    1000

    Tamil Nadu

    997

    Namakkal

    929

    India

    What is Urban Sex Ratio?

  • Urban sex ratio refers to the number of females to males in urban areas or cities.
  • It is calculated by dividing the number of females by the number of males in a given urban population and multiplying it by 1000.
  • A balanced and healthy sex ratio in urban areas is important for the sustainable development of a city.
  • Literacy Rate 74.63% 82.64% 66.57%
    Literacy rate graph of Namakkal
    Tamil Nadu's literacy
    Facts
    • The litearcy rate of Namakkal is 74.63% which ranks at 24th position out of 32 districts of Tamil Nadu.
    • Namakkal's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of Tamil Nadu (80.09%)
    • Namakkal's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of India (74.04%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 82.64% and 66.57% respectively.

    Male literacy:

    Female literacy:

    What is literacy rate?

  • Literacy rate is a measure of the percentage of the population who can read and write in a particular language.
  • Literacy rate is an important statistic that reflects the educational level of the population.
  • Rural Literacy 71.34% 80.21% 62.36%
    Rural literacy rate graph of Namakkal
    Tamil Nadu's Rural
    Facts
    • The rural litearcy rate of Namakkal is 71.34% which ranks at 23rd position out of 32 districts of Tamil Nadu.
    • Namakkal's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of Tamil Nadu (73.54%)
    • Namakkal's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of India (70.07%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 80.21% and 62.36% respectively.

    Male literacy:

    Female literacy:

    What is rural literacy rate?
  • Rural literacy rate refers to the percentage of people living in rural areas who are able to read and write.
  • The rural literacy rate varies widely depending on the country or region. In general, rural literacy rates tend to be lower than urban literacy rates due to factors such as lack of access to education, poverty, and cultural barriers.
  • It's important to note that rural literacy rates are constantly changing due to factors such as government policies, economic conditions, and social norms.
  • Urban Literacy 79.51% 86.28% 72.77%
    Urban literacy rate graph of Namakkal
    Tamil Nadu's Rural
    Facts
    • The rural litearcy rate of Namakkal is 79.51% which ranks at 31st position out of 32 districts of Tamil Nadu.
    • Namakkal's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of Tamil Nadu (87.04%)
    • Namakkal's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of India (85.78%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 86.28% and 72.77% respectively.

    Male literacy:

    Female literacy:

    What is Urban Literacy Rate?
  • The urban literacy rate in India refers to the percentage of the urban population who are able to read and write.
  • According to the 2011 Census of India, the urban literacy rate in India is 84.1%, which is significantly higher than the rural literacy rate of 68.9%.
  • The higher urban literacy rate is attributed to various factors, including better access to education, higher levels of economic development, and greater exposure to modern modes of communication.
  • Children age(0-6) 1.51 L 78,754 71,945

    Children population out of the total population of Namakkal

    Children population
    Total population

    Children population out of the total population of Namakkal

    Facts
    • Out of 17.27 Lakh people of Namakkal, 1,50,699 are children.
    • With 8.73%, Namakkal stands at 31st rank out of 32 in terms of the percentage of children.
    • Total male population of Namakkal is 8.69 Lakh out of which 78,754 or 9.06% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Total female population of Namakkal is 8.57 Lakh out of which 71,945 or 8.39% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 78,754

    Female children: 71,945

    Male and Female children out of total children
    Rural children (0-6) 88,858 46,845 42,013

    Rural children population out of the rural population of Namakkal

    Rural children population
    Rural population

    Rural children population out of the rural population of Namakkal

    Facts
    • Out of 10.30 Lakh rural people of Namakkal, 88,858 are children.
    • With 8.62%, Namakkal stands at 28th rank out of 32 in terms of the percentage of children in rural area.
    • Rural male population of Namakkal is 8.69 Lakh out of which 46,845 or 9% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Rural female population of Namakkal is 8.57 Lakh out of which 42,013 or 8.24% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 46,845

    Female children: 42,013

    Male and Female children out of rural children
    Urban children (0-6) 61,841 31,909 29,932

    Urban children population out of the rural population of Namakkal

    Urban children population
    Urban population

    Urban children population out of the rural population of Namakkal

    Facts
    • Out of 17.27 Lakh urban people of Namakkal, 61,841 are children.
    • With 8.88%, Namakkal stands at 32nd rank out of 32 in terms of the percentage of children in urban area.
    • Urban male population of Namakkal is 8.69 Lakh out of which 31,909 or 9.15% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Urban female population of Namakkal is 8.57 Lakh out of which 29,932 or 8.61% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 31,909

    Female children: 29,932

    Male and Female children out of urban children

    Religious graph of Namakkal

    *Religions comprising 1-2% of the population are depicted in the graph above.

    Hindu 96.93% Muslim 1.88%
    Sikh 0.01% Christian 0.98%
    Buddhism 0.01% Jainism 0%
    Others 0.01% NA 0.17%
    Worker Ratio 52.02% 61.14% 42.78%
    Worker population ratio graph of Namakkal
    Worker population ratio: 52.02%
    Worker population ratio rank: 3rd/32
    Facts
    • Namakkal's worker population ratio(WPR) is 52.02%; in other words, 52.02% of the population is employed.
    • The WPR of Namakkal is higher than the WPR of Tamil Nadu and higher than the WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in Namakkal is 61.14% while female WPR is 42.78%.

    Male WPR:

    Female WPR:

    What is Worker population ratio?
    The Worker Population Ratio (WPR) is the percentage of the total population that is employed, with respect to the working-age population (usually defined as those aged 15 to 59 years). It is an important indicator of the economic activity and employment situation in a country.
    Rural Worker Ratio 54.97% 60.56% 49.25%
    Rural worker population ratio graph of Namakkal
    Rural worker population ratio: 54.97%
    Rural worker population ratio rank: 6th/32
    Facts
    • Namakkal's rural worker population ratio(WPR) is 54.97%; in other words, 54.97% of the rural population who are in the working age are employed.
    • The rural WPR of Namakkal is higher than the rural WPR of Tamil Nadu and higher than the rural WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in rural Namakkal is 60.56% while female WPR is 49.25%.

    Male WPR:

    Female WPR:

    What is Rural worker population ratio?
    Rural working population ratio in India refers to the percentage of the rural population aged 15 to 59 years who are either employed or actively seeking employment. It is an important indicator of the country's rural labor force and its potential for economic growth.
    Urban Worker Ratio 47.67% 62% 33.3%
    Urban worker population ratio graph of Namakkal
    Urban worker population ratio: 47.67%
    Urban worker population ratio rank: 2nd/32
    Facts
    • Namakkal's urban worker population ratio(WPR) is 47.67%; in other words, 47.67% of the urban population who are in the working age are employed.
    • The urban WPR of Namakkal is higher than the urban WPR of Tamil Nadu and higher than the urban WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in urban Namakkal is 62% while female WPR is 33.3%.

    Male WPR:

    Female WPR:

    What is Urban worker population ratio?
    Urban working population ratio in India refers to the percentage of the rural population aged 15 to 59 years who are either employed or actively seeking employment. It is an important indicator of the country's rural labor force and its potential for economic growth.
    Total household 4.76 L -- --
    Rural household 2.83 L -- --
    Urban household 1.92 L -- --
    Scheduled castes 3.45 L 1.74 L 1.71 L
    Rural SC 2.44 L 1.23 L 1.21 L
    Urban SC 1.01 L 51,025 50,269
    Scheduled Tribes 57,059 29,383 27,676
    Rural ST 55,326 28,491 26,835
    Urban ST 1,733 892 841

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