Ashokapuram Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Census 2011
Ashokapuram is a Census Town city situated in Coimbatore North taluka of Coimbatore district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 3,578 families residing in the Ashokapuram city. The total population of Ashokapuram is 12,993 out of which 6,446 are males and 6,547 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Ashokapuram is 1,016.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Ashokapuram city is 1245 which is 10% of the total population. There are 635 male children and 610 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Ashokapuram is 961 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,016).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ashokapuram is 89.8%. Thus Ashokapuram has higher literacy rate compared to 84% of Coimbatore district. The male literacy rate is 93.12% and the female literacy rate is 86.66% in Ashokapuram.
Ashokapuram Census Town has total administration over 3,578 houses to which it supplies basic amenities such as water and sewerage. It is also authorize to build roads within Census Town limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.
Ashokapuram Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Ashokapuram Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 1,245 | 635 | 610 |
| Literacy | 89.8% | 83.9% | 78.6% |
| Scheduled Caste | 1,578 | 809 | 769 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Illiterate | 2,437 | 1,035 | 1,402 |
Caste-wise Population - Ashokapuram
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 12.1% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0% of total population in Ashokapuram.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 1,578 | 809 | 769 |
| Schedule Tribe | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Religion-wise Population - Ashokapuram
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Ashokapuram is 11,327 which is 87.18% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Ashokapuram is 455 which is 3.5% of the total population. Below is religion-wise population of Ashokapuram as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 11,327 | (87.18%) | 5,660 | 5,667 |
| Muslim | 455 | (3.5%) | 217 | 238 |
| Christian | 1,203 | (9.26%) | 565 | 638 |
| Sikh | 2 | (0.02%) | 2 | 0 |
| Buddhist | 2 | (0.02%) | 0 | 2 |
| Jain | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Other Religion | 2 | (0.02%) | 1 | 1 |
| No Religion Specified | 2 | (0.02%) | 1 | 1 |
Literacy Rate - Ashokapuram
The total literacy rate of Ashokapuram was 89.85% in 2011 which is greater than average literacy rate 80.09% of Tamil Nadu. Population-wise, out of total 10,556 literates, males were 5,411 while females were 5,145. Also the male literacy rate was 93.12% and the female literacy rate was 86.66% in Ashokapuram.
| Ashokapuram | Tamil Nadu | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 86.66% | 73.44% |
| Male | 93.12% | 86.77% |
| Total | 89.85% | 80.09% |
Sex Ratio - Ashokapuram
The Sex Ratio of Ashokapuram is 1,016. Thus per every 1000 men there were 1,016 females in Ashokapuram. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 961 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 1,016 ) of Ashokapuram.
Child Population - Ashokapuram
According to Census 2011, there were 1,245 children between age 0 to 6 years in Ashokapuram. Out of which 635 were male while 610 were female.
Working Population - Ashokapuram
In Ashokapuram Census Town out of total population, 5,129 were engaged in work activities. 94.7% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 5.3% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 5,129 workers engaged in Main Work, 9 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 62 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 4,856 | 3,655 | 1,201 |
| Cultivators | 9 | 8 | 1 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 62 | 40 | 22 |
| Household Industries | 77 | 41 | 36 |
| Other Workers | 4,708 | 3,566 | 1,142 |
| Marginal Workers | 273 | 96 | 177 |
| Non Working | 7,864 | 2,695 | 5,169 |
Ashokapuram Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Ashokapuram is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 12,993 | 81.2% | 1,016 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Ashokapuram, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Wikipedia