Kanakkampalayam Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu - Census 2011
Kanakkampalayam is a Census Town city situated in Udumalaipettai taluka of Tiruppur district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 4,699 families residing in the Kanakkampalayam city. The total population of Kanakkampalayam is 16,459 out of which 8,191 are males and 8,268 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Kanakkampalayam is 1,009.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Kanakkampalayam city is 1445 which is 9% of the total population. There are 724 male children and 721 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Kanakkampalayam is 996 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,009).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kanakkampalayam is 91.6%. Thus Kanakkampalayam has higher literacy rate compared to 78.7% of Tiruppur district. The male literacy rate is 95.81% and the female literacy rate is 87.41% in Kanakkampalayam.
Kanakkampalayam Census Town has total administration over 4,699 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.
Kanakkampalayam Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Kanakkampalayam Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 1,445 | 724 | 721 |
| Literacy | 91.6% | 87.3% | 79.8% |
| Scheduled Caste | 1,061 | 555 | 506 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Illiterate | 2,708 | 1,037 | 1,671 |
Caste-wise Population - Kanakkampalayam
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 6.4% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0% of total population in Kanakkampalayam.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 1,061 | 555 | 506 |
| Schedule Tribe | 6 | 4 | 2 |
Religion-wise Population - Kanakkampalayam
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Kanakkampalayam is 14,786 which is 89.84% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Kanakkampalayam is 896 which is 5.44% of the total population. Below is religion-wise population of Kanakkampalayam as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 14,786 | (89.84%) | 7,375 | 7,411 |
| Muslim | 896 | (5.44%) | 453 | 443 |
| Christian | 763 | (4.64%) | 357 | 406 |
| Sikh | 2 | (0.01%) | 2 | 0 |
| Buddhist | 2 | (0.01%) | 0 | 2 |
| Jain | 4 | (0.02%) | 1 | 3 |
| Other Religion | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| No Religion Specified | 6 | (0.04%) | 3 | 3 |
Literacy Rate - Kanakkampalayam
The total literacy rate of Kanakkampalayam was 91.59% in 2011 which is greater than average literacy rate 80.09% of Tamil Nadu. Population-wise, out of total 13,751 literates, males were 7,154 while females were 6,597. Also the male literacy rate was 95.81% and the female literacy rate was 87.41% in Kanakkampalayam.
| Kanakkampalayam | Tamil Nadu | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 87.41% | 73.44% |
| Male | 95.81% | 86.77% |
| Total | 91.59% | 80.09% |
Sex Ratio - Kanakkampalayam
The Sex Ratio of Kanakkampalayam is 1,009. Thus per every 1000 men there were 1,009 females in Kanakkampalayam. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 996 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 1,009 ) of Kanakkampalayam.
Child Population - Kanakkampalayam
According to Census 2011, there were 1,445 children between age 0 to 6 years in Kanakkampalayam. Out of which 724 were male while 721 were female.
Working Population - Kanakkampalayam
In Kanakkampalayam Census Town out of total population, 6,702 were engaged in work activities. 89.4% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 10.6% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 6,702 workers engaged in Main Work, 119 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 96 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 5,989 | 4,458 | 1,531 |
| Cultivators | 119 | 97 | 22 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 96 | 44 | 52 |
| Household Industries | 175 | 86 | 89 |
| Other Workers | 5,599 | 4,231 | 1,368 |
| Marginal Workers | 713 | 468 | 245 |
| Non Working | 9,757 | 3,265 | 6,492 |
Kanakkampalayam Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Kanakkampalayam is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 16,459 | 83.5% | 1,009 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Kanakkampalayam, Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu - Wikipedia