Theni
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About Theni, Tamil Nadu
Theni district, in Tamil Nadu, had a population of 12,45,899, a literacy rate of 69.8%, a sex ratio of 991 and a urban households of 53.9%, according to the 2011 Census of India.
Demographics
| Population | 12,45,899 | people |
|---|---|---|
| Sex Ratio | 991 | females per 1,000 males |
| Urban Households | 53.9% | % of households |
Literacy & Education
| Literacy Rate | 69.8% | % literate |
|---|---|---|
| Female Literacy | 63.0% | % of females |
| Literacy Gender Gap | 14 | male − female pts |
| Graduates | 8.7% | % of educated |
Work
| Worker Participation | 47.5% | % working |
|---|---|---|
| Female Work Participation | 35.9% | % of females |
| Agricultural Workers | 59.8% | % of workers |
Households & Amenities
| Electric Lighting | 76.1% | % of households |
|---|---|---|
| Internet | 1.1% | % of households |
| Computer / Laptop | 4.6% | % of households |
| Television | 71.1% | % of households |
| Telephone / Mobile | 51.0% | % of households |
| Car / Jeep / Van | 1.6% | % of households |
| Scooter / Motorcycle | 14.1% | % of households |
| LPG / PNG Cooking | 35.9% | % of households |
| Tap Water | 78.0% | % of households |
| Latrine in Premises | 32.7% | % of households |
| Separate Kitchen | 74.2% | % of households |
Wealth
| Low Income (< ₹45k) | 8.3% | % of households |
|---|---|---|
| High Income (> ₹5.45L) | 3.6% | % of households |
Tehsils in Theni (5)
Andipatti (24 villages), Uthamapalayam (32 villages), Periyakulam (16 villages), Theni (14 villages), Bodinayakanur (12 villages).
Largest villages (of 98)
Myaladumparai, Kadamalaikundu, Koduvilarpatty, Timmarasanayakkanur, Andipatti, Jeyamangalam, Royappanpatti, Thamarai Kulam, Narayanathevanpatti, Ammapatti (Bodi), Keelagudalur, Gullapuram, Melmangalam, Vadaveeranaickenpatty, T. Meenakshipuram.