Demographics
As of 2011 India census, Dindigul Urban Agglomeration had a population of 2,92,132. Males constitute 1,45,438 & females 1,46,694. Dindigul has an average literacy rate of 90.55%, higher than the national average of 78.8%: male literacy is 94.36% and, female literacy is 86.79%. In Dindigul, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
This district is bound by Erode, Tirupur, Karur and Trichy districts on the North, by Sivaganga and Tiruchi District on the East, by Madurai district on the South and by Theni and Coimbatore Districts and Kerala State on the West. It is spread over on area of 6266.64 km2. It comprises 3 Revenue Divisions, 8 Taluks and 14 Panchayat Unions
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