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★ District of Tamil Nadu ★

Theni

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Area · — km²
Population · 12,45,899
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Theni — district of Tamil Nadu

Theni is a district in Tamil Nadu. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Theni

Tea and spice cultivation, scenic Western Ghats hills, and Cumbum Valley agriculture.

District HQ
Theni

Must-visit places in Theni

hill

Meghamalai

Tea garden-covered hills in the Western Ghats offering scenic views and trekking trails.

  • lake
    Cumbum Lake

    Historic artificial lake used for irrigation and a scenic spot for tourists and pilgrims.

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Then & Now

Theni district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
5,75,418
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Population · 2026
6,78,419
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
1,56,719
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Households · 2026
1,84,771
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 129 villages

Theni district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
2,90,880Census 2011
Female population
2,84,538Census 2011
Sex ratio
978 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
1,56,719Census 2011
SC population
1,43,589Census 2011
ST population
1,377Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
6,78,419+17.9%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
1,84,771RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
3,05,029Census 2011
Cultivators
25,994Census 2011
Agri labourers
1,67,906Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
77.3%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
6,35,748 / 9,57,82566% complete
SBM-G toilets
5,23,089Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Theni district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
16 of 129 villages have notable places mapped · 12%
  • Hospital· 46
  • PHC· 7
  • Temple· 3
  • College· 3
  • School· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Theni district.

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All 5 mandals of Theni

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129 villages · 130 GPs
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Top villages in Theni

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Theni

How many mandals and villages are in Theni district?

Theni district has 5 mandals and 129 revenue villages across 130 gram panchayats in Tamil Nadu.

Where is the headquarters of Theni district?

The district headquarters of Theni is —.

What is the pincode of Theni district?

Theni district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Theni may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Theni fall under?

Theni district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Theni district?

Theni district had a population of 12,45,899 per the 2011 Census, across 129 villages.

When was Theni district formed?

Theni district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Theni district?

Major rivers in Theni district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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Districts near Theni

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