Gerugambakkam Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu - Census 2011
Gerugambakkam is a Census Town city situated in Sriperumbudur taluka of Kancheepuram district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 2,898 families residing in the Gerugambakkam city. The total population of Gerugambakkam is 11,551 out of which 5,949 are males and 5,602 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Gerugambakkam is 942.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Gerugambakkam city is 1445 which is 13% of the total population. There are 785 male children and 660 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Gerugambakkam is 841 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (942).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gerugambakkam is 88.9%. Thus Gerugambakkam has higher literacy rate compared to 84.5% of Kancheepuram district. The male literacy rate is 92.87% and the female literacy rate is 84.8% in Gerugambakkam.
Gerugambakkam Census Town has total administration over 2,898 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.
Gerugambakkam Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Gerugambakkam Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 1,445 | 785 | 660 |
| Literacy | 88.9% | 80.6% | 74.8% |
| Scheduled Caste | 3,377 | 1,718 | 1,659 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 32 | 18 | 14 |
| Illiterate | 2,564 | 1,153 | 1,411 |
Caste-wise Population - Gerugambakkam
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 29.2% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.3% of total population in Gerugambakkam.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 3,377 | 1,718 | 1,659 |
| Schedule Tribe | 32 | 18 | 14 |
Religion-wise Population - Gerugambakkam
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Gerugambakkam is 10,161 which is 87.97% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Gerugambakkam is 250 which is 2.16% of the total population. Below is religion-wise population of Gerugambakkam as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 10,161 | (87.97%) | 5,282 | 4,879 |
| Muslim | 250 | (2.16%) | 127 | 123 |
| Christian | 974 | (8.43%) | 476 | 498 |
| Sikh | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Buddhist | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Jain | 5 | (0.04%) | 2 | 3 |
| Other Religion | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| No Religion Specified | 161 | (1.39%) | 62 | 99 |
Literacy Rate - Gerugambakkam
The total literacy rate of Gerugambakkam was 88.93% in 2011 which is greater than average literacy rate 80.09% of Tamil Nadu. Population-wise, out of total 8,987 literates, males were 4,796 while females were 4,191. Also the male literacy rate was 92.87% and the female literacy rate was 84.8% in Gerugambakkam.
| Gerugambakkam | Tamil Nadu | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 84.8% | 73.44% |
| Male | 92.87% | 86.77% |
| Total | 88.93% | 80.09% |
Sex Ratio - Gerugambakkam
The Sex Ratio of Gerugambakkam is 942. Thus per every 1000 men there were 942 females in Gerugambakkam. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 841 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 942 ) of Gerugambakkam.
Child Population - Gerugambakkam
According to Census 2011, there were 1,445 children between age 0 to 6 years in Gerugambakkam. Out of which 785 were male while 660 were female.
Working Population - Gerugambakkam
In Gerugambakkam Census Town out of total population, 4,506 were engaged in work activities. 92.7% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 7.3% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 4,506 workers engaged in Main Work, 52 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 44 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 4,177 | 3,336 | 841 |
| Cultivators | 52 | 42 | 10 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 44 | 30 | 14 |
| Household Industries | 93 | 55 | 38 |
| Other Workers | 3,988 | 3,209 | 779 |
| Marginal Workers | 329 | 213 | 116 |
| Non Working | 7,045 | 2,400 | 4,645 |
Gerugambakkam Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Gerugambakkam is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 11,551 | 77.8% | 942 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Gerugambakkam, Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu - Wikipedia