Kallakurichi
District in Tamil Nadu
Kallakurichi is a district in Tamil Nadu with a population of 16.9 Lakh spread across 3,310 sq km. Its literacy rate of 59.8% is below the state average of 71.5% and below the national average of 63.0%. The district has a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males, below the state average of 997. Some values for this district are area-proportional estimates based on parent district data.
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| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling ~ | 45.7% | 55.5% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use ~ | 25.1% | 20.5% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene ~ | 98.3% | 98.1% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 930.03 | 944.334 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | 5 | 7.2 | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size ~ | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) ~ | 84.6% | 76.7% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household ~ | 36.5 | 50.6 | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 13.7% | 11.9% | 9.4% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking ~ | 28 | 143.132 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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~ Values marked with ~ are area-proportional estimates or inherited from a parent district.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Kallakurichi district?
Kallakurichi has a population of 16.9 Lakh according to the Census 2011, with a density of 512 people per sq km across 3,310 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Kallakurichi?
Kallakurichi has a literacy rate of 59.8%, which is below the Tamil Nadu average of 71.5% and below the national average of 63.0%.
How does Kallakurichi compare to Tamil Nadu?
Kallakurichi has a sex ratio of 980 (below state average of 997) and a literacy rate of 59.8% (below state average of 71.5%).
What data sources are used for Kallakurichi?
Data comes from Census 2011, NFHS-5 (2019-21), NJDG (2024), Udyam/MSME (2026), NCRB SLL (2022), CVI (2021), Ag Census 2015-16, RBI BSR (2026), and other official sources.