Theni District - Demographics

Demographics

According to the 2011 census Theni district has a population of 1,243,684, roughly equal to the nation of Trinidad and Tobago or the US state of New Hampshire. This gives it a ranking of 386th in India (out of a total of 640). The district has a population density of 433 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,120 /sq mi) . Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 13.69%. Theni has a sex ratio of 990 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 77.62,higher than national rate %. Theni-Allinagaram and Bodinayakanur are the largest towns in terms of population, in this district.

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