Chennai District : Census 2011-2018 data
An official Census 2011 detail of Chennai, a district of Tamil Nadu has been released by Directorate of Census Operations in Tamil Nadu. Enumeration of key persons was also done by census officials in Chennai District of Tamil Nadu.
In 2011, Chennai had population of 4,646,732 of which male and female were 2,335,844 and 2,310,888 respectively. In 2001 census, Chennai had a population of 4,343,645 of which males were 2,219,539 and remaining 2,124,106 were females. Chennai District population constituted 6.44 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Chennai District was at 6.96 percent of Maharashtra population.
There was change of 6.98 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Chennai District recorded increase of 13.07 percent to its population compared to 1991.
In 2011, Chennai had population of 4,646,732 of which male and female were 2,335,844 and 2,310,888 respectively. In 2001 census, Chennai had a population of 4,343,645 of which males were 2,219,539 and remaining 2,124,106 were females. Chennai District population constituted 6.44 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Chennai District was at 6.96 percent of Maharashtra population.
There was change of 6.98 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Chennai District recorded increase of 13.07 percent to its population compared to 1991.
Chennai Population 2018
What is the population of Chennai in 2018? The fact is, last census for Chennai district was done only in 2011 and next such census would only be in 2021. But as per estimate and projection, population of Thane district in 2018 is 47.97 Lakhs compared to 2011 census figure of 46.47 Lakhs.
Chennai Table Data
| Description | 2011 | 2001 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Population | 46.47 Lakhs | 43.44 Lakhs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Actual Population | 4,646,732 | 4,343,645 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Male | 2,335,844 | 2,219,539 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Female | 2,310,888 | 2,124,106 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Population Growth | 6.98% | 13.07% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Area Sq. Km | 175 | 175 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Density/km2 | 26,553 | 24,963 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Proportion to Tamil Nadu Population | 6.44% | 6.96% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 989 | 957 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 950 | 972 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Literacy | 90.18 | 85.33 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Male Literacy | 93.70 | 90.01 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Female Literacy | 86.64 | 80.44 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Child Population (0-6 Age) | 459,324 | 433,340 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Male Population (0-6 Age) | 235,519 | 219,720 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Female Population (0-6 Age) | 223,805 | 213,620 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literates | 3,776,276 | 3,336,695 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Male Literates | 1,968,079 | 1,799,981 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Female Literates | 1,808,197 | 1,536,714 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 9.88% | 9.98% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Boys Proportion (0-6 Age) | 10.08% | 9.90% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Girls Proportion (0-6 Age) | 9.68% | 10.06% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chennai District Density 2011
The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Chennai district for 2011 is 26,553 people per sq. km. In 2001, Chennai district density was at 24,963 people per sq. km. Chennai district administers 175 square kilometers of areas.
Chennai Literacy Rate 2011
Average literacy rate of Chennai in 2011 were 90.18 compared to 85.33 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 93.70 and 86.64 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 90.01 and 80.44 in Chennai District. Total literate in Chennai District were 3,776,276 of which male and female were 1,968,079 and 1,808,197 respectively. In 2001, Chennai District had 3,336,695 in its district.
Chennai Sex Ratio 2011
With regards to Sex Ratio in Chennai, it stood at 989 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 957. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate.
In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 950 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 972 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.
Chennai Child Population 2011
In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Chennai. There were total 459,324 children under age of 0-6 against 433,340 of 2001 census. Of total 459,324 male and female were 235,519 and 223,805 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 950 compared to 972 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 9.88 percent of Chennai District compared to 9.98 percent of 2001. There was net change of -0.1 percent in this compared to previous census of India.
Chennai Houseless Census
In 2011, total 3,730 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in Chennai district of Tamil Nadu. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 16,682. This approx 0.36% of total population of Chennai district.
Chennai Religion-wise Data 2011
| Description | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,751,322 | 80.73 % |
| Muslims | 439,270 | 9.45 % |
| Christian | 358,662 | 7.72 % |
| Sikh | 2,851 | 0.06 % |
| Buddhist | 2,804 | 0.06 % |
| Jain | 51,708 | 1.11 % |
| Others | 1,759 | 0.04 % |
| Not Stated | 38,356 | 0.83 % |
Chennai District Urban/Rural 2011
Out of the total Chennai population for 2011 census, 100.00 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 4,646,732 people lives in urban areas of which males are 2,335,844 and females are 2,310,888.
Sex Ratio in urban region of Chennai district is 989 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Chennai district was 950 in 2011 census.
Child population (0-6) in urban region was 459,324 of which males and females were 235,519 and 223,805. This child population figure of Chennai district is 10.08 % of total urban population.
Average literacy rate in Chennai district as per census 2011 is 90.18 % of which males and females are 93.70 % and 86.64 % literates respectively.
In actual number 3,776,276 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 1,968,079 and 1,808,197 respectively.
As per 2011 census, 0.00 % population of Chennai districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Chennai district population living in rural areas is 0 of which males and females are 0 and 0 respectively. In rural areas of Chennai district, sex ratio is 0 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Chennai district is considered, figure is 0 girls per 1000 boys. Child population in the age 0-6 is 0 in rural areas of which males were 0 and females were 0. The child population comprises 0.00 % of total rural population of Chennai district. Literacy rate in rural areas of Chennai district is 0.00 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 0.00 and 0.00 percent respectively. In total, 0 people were literate of which males and females were 0 and 0 respectively.
All details regarding Chennai District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Chennai District.
As per 2011 census, 0.00 % population of Chennai districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Chennai district population living in rural areas is 0 of which males and females are 0 and 0 respectively. In rural areas of Chennai district, sex ratio is 0 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Chennai district is considered, figure is 0 girls per 1000 boys. Child population in the age 0-6 is 0 in rural areas of which males were 0 and females were 0. The child population comprises 0.00 % of total rural population of Chennai district. Literacy rate in rural areas of Chennai district is 0.00 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 0.00 and 0.00 percent respectively. In total, 0 people were literate of which males and females were 0 and 0 respectively.
All details regarding Chennai District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Chennai District.
| Description | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|
| Population (%) | 0.00 % | 100.00 % |
| Total Population | 0 | 4,646,732 |
| Male Population | 0 | 2,335,844 |
| Female Population | 0 | 2,310,888 |
| Sex Ratio | 0 | 989 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 0 | 950 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 0 | 459,324 |
| Male Child(0-6) | 0 | 235,519 |
| Female Child(0-6) | 0 | 223,805 |
| Child Percentage (0-6) | 0.00 % | 9.88 % |
| Male Child Percentage | 0.00 % | 10.08 % |
| Female Child Percentage | 0.00 % | 9.68 % |
| Literates | 0 | 3,776,276 |
| Male Literates | 0 | 1,968,079 |
| Female Literates | 0 | 1,808,197 |
| Average Literacy | 0.00 % | 90.18 % |
| Male Literacy | 0.00 % | 93.70 % |
| Female Literacy | 0.00 % | 86.64 % |
City/Metros in Chennai District
| Urban Agglomerations inside Chennai District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| There is no Urban Agglomeration inside Chennai District | |||
| Cities inside Chennai District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai (Municipal Corporation) | 4,646,732 | 2,335,844 | 2,310,888 |
| # | District | Literacy |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Serchhip | 97.91 % |
| 2 | Aizawl | 97.89 % |
| 3 | Mahe | 97.87 % |
| 4 | Kottayam | 97.21 % |
| 5 | Pathanamthitta | 96.55 % |