As of 2011, the district had a population of 1,264,277 with a sex-ratio of 1,017 females for every 1,000 males.

[citation needed] According to 2011 census, Thiruvarur district had a population of 1,264,277 with a sex-ratio of 1,017 females for every 1,000 males, much above the national average of 929.

[3] A total of 121,973 were under the age of six, constituting 62,280 males and 59,693 females.

[4] Tamil is the predominant language spoken by 99.40% of the population.

[6][7] Major towns are: Thiruvarur district is made up of Eight taluks: