Demographic data table of Virudhunagar

  • The population of Virudhunagar district is 19.42 Lakh, with a male population of 9.68 Lakh and a female population of 9.75 Lakh.
  • The total Sex raio of Virudhunagar is 1007/1000 which is higher than India's sex ratio of 943/1000.
  • The district has a literacy rate of 80.15%, 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 19.42 L 9.68 L 9.75 L

Population of Virudhunagar out of Tamil Nadu

Virudhunagar
Tamil Nadu

Population of Virudhunagar out of Tamil Nadu

Facts
  • Total population of Virudhunagar is 19,42,288.
  • Virudhunagar is the 17th most populated district in Tamil Nadu.
  • 2.69% of the total population of Tamil Nadu lives in Virudhunagar.
  • Tamil Nadu's total population is 7.21 Crore.

Male population: 9,67,709

Percentage:

Female population: 9,74,579

Percentage:
Rural Population 9.62 L 4.80 L 4.82 L

Population of Virudhunagar out of Tamil Nadu

Rural population
Total population

Rural population of Virudhunagar out of total.

Facts
  • Rural population of Virudhunagar is 9,62,062.
  • 49.53% of the total population of Virudhunagar 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: 4,80,360

Percentage:

Rural female population: 4,81,702

Percentage:
Urban Population 9.80 L 4.87 L 4.93 L

Population of Virudhunagar out of Tamil Nadu

Urban population
Total population

Urban population of Virudhunagar out of total.

Facts
  • Urban population of Virudhunagar is 9,80,226.
  • 50.47% of the total population of Virudhunagar 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: 4,87,349

Percentage:

Female population: 4,92,877

Percentage:
Total Sex Ratio 1,007 49.82% 50.18%
Sex ratio graph of Virudhunagar
Facts
  • The sex ratio of Virudhunagar is 1007/1000.
  • In terms of sex ratio, Virudhunagar stands at 13th position out of 32 districts of Tamil Nadu.
  • Virudhunagar's sex ratio is above the sex ratio of Tamil Nadu.
  • Virudhunagar's sex ratio is above the sex ratio of India.
Sex Ratio Comparison
996

Tamil Nadu

1007

Virudhunagar

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 1,003 49.93% 50.07%
    Rural Sex ratio graph of Virudhunagar
    Facts
    • The rural sex ratio of Virudhunagar is 1003/1000.
    • In terms of rural sex ratio, Virudhunagar stands at 13th position out of 32 districts of Tamil Nadu.
    • Virudhunagar's rural sex ratio is above the sex ratio of Tamil Nadu.
    • Virudhunagar's rural sex ratio is above the rural sex ratio of India.
    Sex Ratio Comparison(rural)
    993

    Tamil Nadu

    1003

    Virudhunagar

    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 1,011 49.72% 50.28%
    Urban Sex ratio graph of Virudhunagar
    Facts
    • The urban sex ratio of Virudhunagar is 1011/1000.
    • In terms of urban sex ratio, Virudhunagar stands at 14th position out of 32 districts of Tamil Nadu.
    • Virudhunagar's urban sex ratio is above the sex ratio of Tamil Nadu.
    • Virudhunagar's urban sex ratio is above the urban sex ratio of India.
    Sex Ratio Comparison(urban)
    1000

    Tamil Nadu

    1011

    Virudhunagar

    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 80.15% 87.71% 72.69%
    Literacy rate graph of Virudhunagar
    Tamil Nadu's literacy
    Facts
    • The litearcy rate of Virudhunagar is 80.15% which ranks at 15th position out of 32 districts of Tamil Nadu.
    • Virudhunagar's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of Tamil Nadu (80.09%)
    • Virudhunagar's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of India (74.04%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 87.71% and 72.69% 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 75.88% 84.9% 66.95%
    Rural literacy rate graph of Virudhunagar
    Tamil Nadu's Rural
    Facts
    • The rural litearcy rate of Virudhunagar is 75.88% which ranks at 11th position out of 32 districts of Tamil Nadu.
    • Virudhunagar's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of Tamil Nadu (73.54%)
    • Virudhunagar's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of India (70.07%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 84.9% and 66.95% 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 84.31% 90.47% 78.25%
    Urban literacy rate graph of Virudhunagar
    Tamil Nadu's Rural
    Facts
    • The rural litearcy rate of Virudhunagar is 84.31% which ranks at 25th position out of 32 districts of Tamil Nadu.
    • Virudhunagar's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of Tamil Nadu (87.04%)
    • Virudhunagar's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of India (85.78%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 90.47% and 78.25% 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) 1.97 L 1.01 L 96,307

    Children population out of the total population of Virudhunagar

    Children population
    Total population

    Children population out of the total population of Virudhunagar

    Facts
    • Out of 19.42 Lakh people of Virudhunagar, 1,97,134 are children.
    • With 10.15%, Virudhunagar stands at 18th rank out of 32 in terms of the percentage of children.
    • Total male population of Virudhunagar is 9.68 Lakh out of which 1.01 Lakh or 10.42% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Total female population of Virudhunagar is 9.75 Lakh out of which 96,307 or 9.88% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 1,00,827

    Female children: 96,307

    Male and Female children out of total children
    Rural children (0-6) 1.01 L 51,907 49,343

    Rural children population out of the rural population of Virudhunagar

    Rural children population
    Rural population

    Rural children population out of the rural population of Virudhunagar

    Facts
    • Out of 9.62 Lakh rural people of Virudhunagar, 1,01,250 are children.
    • With 10.52%, Virudhunagar stands at 14th rank out of 32 in terms of the percentage of children in rural area.
    • Rural male population of Virudhunagar is 9.68 Lakh out of which 51,907 or 10.81% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Rural female population of Virudhunagar is 9.75 Lakh out of which 49,343 or 10.24% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 51,907

    Female children: 49,343

    Male and Female children out of rural children
    Urban children (0-6) 95,884 48,920 46,964

    Urban children population out of the rural population of Virudhunagar

    Urban children population
    Urban population

    Urban children population out of the rural population of Virudhunagar

    Facts
    • Out of 19.42 Lakh urban people of Virudhunagar, 95,884 are children.
    • With 9.78%, Virudhunagar stands at 22nd rank out of 32 in terms of the percentage of children in urban area.
    • Urban male population of Virudhunagar is 9.68 Lakh out of which 48,920 or 10.04% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Urban female population of Virudhunagar is 9.75 Lakh out of which 46,964 or 9.53% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 48,920

    Female children: 46,964

    Male and Female children out of urban children

    Religious graph of Virudhunagar

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

    Hindu 93.84% Muslim 2.46%
    Sikh 0.01% Christian 3.47%
    Buddhism 0% Jainism 0.01%
    Others 0% NA 0.2%
    Worker Ratio 48.92% 59.84% 38.07%
    Worker population ratio graph of Virudhunagar
    Worker population ratio: 48.92%
    Worker population ratio rank: 10th/32
    Facts
    • Virudhunagar's worker population ratio(WPR) is 48.92%; in other words, 48.92% of the population is employed.
    • The WPR of Virudhunagar is higher than the WPR of Tamil Nadu and higher than the WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in Virudhunagar is 59.84% while female WPR is 38.07%.

    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 53.22% 59.77% 46.69%
    Rural worker population ratio graph of Virudhunagar
    Rural worker population ratio: 53.22%
    Rural worker population ratio rank: 11th/32
    Facts
    • Virudhunagar's rural worker population ratio(WPR) is 53.22%; in other words, 53.22% of the rural population who are in the working age are employed.
    • The rural WPR of Virudhunagar is higher than the rural WPR of Tamil Nadu and higher than the rural WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in rural Virudhunagar is 59.77% while female WPR is 46.69%.

    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 44.7% 59.92% 29.65%
    Urban worker population ratio graph of Virudhunagar
    Urban worker population ratio: 44.7%
    Urban worker population ratio rank: 4th/32
    Facts
    • Virudhunagar's urban worker population ratio(WPR) is 44.7%; in other words, 44.7% of the urban population who are in the working age are employed.
    • The urban WPR of Virudhunagar is higher than the urban WPR of Tamil Nadu and higher than the urban WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in urban Virudhunagar is 59.92% while female WPR is 29.65%.

    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 5.38 L -- --
    Rural household 2.65 L -- --
    Urban household 2.73 L -- --
    Scheduled castes 4.00 L 1.99 L 2.01 L
    Rural SC 2.63 L 1.31 L 1.32 L
    Urban SC 1.37 L 67,418 69,207
    Scheduled Tribes 2,294 1,182 1,112
    Rural ST 1,078 541 537
    Urban ST 1,216 641 575

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