The Nilgiris
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About The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu
The Nilgiris district, in Tamil Nadu, had a population of 7,35,394, a literacy rate of 77.5%, a sex ratio of 1,042 and a urban households of 57.5%, according to the 2011 Census of India.
Demographics
| Population | 7,35,394 | people |
|---|---|---|
| Sex Ratio | 1,042 | females per 1,000 males |
| Urban Households | 57.5% | % of households |
Literacy & Education
| Literacy Rate | 77.5% | % literate |
|---|---|---|
| Female Literacy | 72.0% | % of females |
| Literacy Gender Gap | 11 | male − female pts |
| Graduates | 9.9% | % of educated |
Work
| Worker Participation | 47.6% | % working |
|---|---|---|
| Female Work Participation | 36.7% | % of females |
| Agricultural Workers | 27.1% | % of workers |
Households & Amenities
| Electric Lighting | 68.3% | % of households |
|---|---|---|
| Internet | 1.7% | % of households |
| Computer / Laptop | 6.8% | % of households |
| Television | 68.3% | % of households |
| Telephone / Mobile | 56.5% | % of households |
| Car / Jeep / Van | 3.6% | % of households |
| Scooter / Motorcycle | 5.8% | % of households |
| LPG / PNG Cooking | 32.7% | % of households |
| Tap Water | 59.5% | % of households |
| Latrine in Premises | 39.1% | % of households |
| Separate Kitchen | 71.7% | % of households |
Wealth
| Low Income (< ₹45k) | 6.8% | % of households |
|---|---|---|
| High Income (> ₹5.45L) | 8.0% | % of households |
Tehsils in The Nilgiris (6)
Panthalur (4 villages), Udhagamandalam (10 villages), Kotagiri (12 villages), Kundah (5 villages), Coonoor (6 villages), Gudalur (3 villages).
Largest villages (of 40)
Cherangode, Nelliyalam, Erumad, Balacola, Nedugula, Nanjanad, Kagguchi, Hubbathala (CT), Munnanad, Naduhatty, Ithalar, Hullathi, Masinagudi, Denad, Kotagiri.