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Census Data & Village Info
Quick facts
3,241,315
Population
873,633
Households
1043
Sex ratio (F per 1000 M)
77.15%
Approx. literacy
The Nilgiris has an aggregated population of 3,241,315. Approximately 45.38% live in rural areas (1,470,788) and 26.88% live in urban areas (871,310).
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 | 1,470,788 | 3 |
| Coonoor | 342,619 | 7 |
| Gudalur | 217,872 | 6 |
| Kotagiri | 283,462 | 17 |
| Kundah | 124,171 | 8 |
| Panthalur | 333,203 | 7 |
| Udhagamandalam | 469,200 | 13 |
Population summary
The Nilgiris has a population of 3,241,315 (1,586,481 males and 1,654,834 females). The sex ratio is about 1043 females per 1000 males.
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total population | 3,241,315 |
| Male | 1,586,481 |
| Female | 1,654,834 |
| Rural population | 1,470,788 (45.38%) |
| Urban population | 871,310 (26.88%) |
| Households | 873,633 |
Literacy
Approximate literacy rate is 77.15%.
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total literates | 2,500,543 |
| Total illiterates | 740,772 |
Scheduled Castes & Tribes
SC: 1,030,265 (31.79%). ST: 154,004 (4.75%).
| Category | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 1,030,265 | 31.79% |
| ST | 154,004 | 4.75% |
Children & Workforce
Children (0–6): 293,488 (9.05%). Workers: 1,560,047 (48.13%).
| Category | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Children (0-6) | 293,488 | 9.05% |
| Total workers | 1,560,047 | 48.13% |
Largest villages by population
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| The Nilgiris | 735,394 |
| The Nilgiris | 435,655 |
| The Nilgiris | 299,739 |
| Udhagamandalam | 191,960 |
| Coonoor | 157,744 |
| Coonoor | 130,613 |
| Panthalur | 125,931 |
| Kotagiri | 108,684 |
| Udhagamandalam | 106,680 |
| Gudalur | 104,768 |