Indian Village Directory
Census Data & Village Info
Quick facts
18,586,928
Population
4,619,928
Households
989
Sex ratio (F per 1000 M)
81.27%
Approx. literacy
Chennai has an aggregated population of 18,586,928. Approximately 50% live in rural areas (9,293,464) and 50% live in urban areas (9,293,464).
Tehsils / Sub-districts
Below are the tehsils (sub-districts) in this district. Click a tehsil to view village listings and details.
| Tehsil / Sub-district | Population | Villages |
|---|---|---|
| Taluk 0 | 9,293,464 | 3 |
| Area not under any Sub-district | 9,293,464 | 3 |
Population summary
Chennai has a population of 18,586,928 (9,343,376 males and 9,243,552 females). The sex ratio is about 989 females per 1000 males.
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total population | 18,586,928 |
| Male | 9,343,376 |
| Female | 9,243,552 |
| Rural population | 9,293,464 (50%) |
| Urban population | 9,293,464 (50%) |
| Households | 4,619,928 |
Literacy
Approximate literacy rate is 81.27%.
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total literates | 15,105,104 |
| Total illiterates | 3,481,824 |
Scheduled Castes & Tribes
SC: 3,118,668 (16.78%). ST: 40,244 (0.22%).
| Category | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 3,118,668 | 16.78% |
| ST | 40,244 | 0.22% |
Children & Workforce
Children (0–6): 1,837,296 (9.88%). Workers: 7,269,188 (39.11%).
| Category | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Children (0-6) | 1,837,296 | 9.88% |
| Total workers | 7,269,188 | 39.11% |
Largest villages by population
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Chennai | 4,646,732 |
| Chennai | 4,646,732 |
| Area not under any Sub-district | 4,646,732 |
| Area not under any Sub-district | 4,646,732 |
| Chennai | 0 |
| Area not under any Sub-district | 0 |