Kannivadi Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Dindigul, Tamil Nadu - Census 2011
Kannivadi is a Town Panchayat city situated in Dindigul taluka of Dindigul district. The Kannivadi city is divided into 15 wards for which elections are held every 5 years. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 2,746 families residing in the Kannivadi city. The total population of Kannivadi is 10,369 out of which 5,139 are males and 5,230 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Kannivadi is 1,018.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Kannivadi city is 997 which is 10% of the total population. There are 500 male children and 497 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Kannivadi is 994 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,018).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kannivadi is 76.7%. Thus Kannivadi has higher literacy rate compared to 76.3% of Dindigul district. The male literacy rate is 86.2% and the female literacy rate is 67.38% in Kannivadi.
Kannivadi Town Panchayat has total administration over 2,746 houses to which it supplies basic amenities such as water and sewerage. It is also authorize to build roads within Town Panchayat limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.
Kannivadi Town Panchayat
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Kannivadi Town Panchayat.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 997 | 500 | 497 |
| Literacy | 76.7% | 77.8% | 61% |
| Scheduled Caste | 1,228 | 604 | 624 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 14 | 6 | 8 |
| Illiterate | 3,181 | 1,140 | 2,041 |
Caste-wise Population - Kannivadi
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 11.8% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.1% of total population in Kannivadi.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 1,228 | 604 | 624 |
| Schedule Tribe | 14 | 6 | 8 |
Religion-wise Population - Kannivadi
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Kannivadi is 9,393 which is 90.59% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Kannivadi is 613 which is 5.91% of the total population. Below is religion-wise population of Kannivadi as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 9,393 | (90.59%) | 4,663 | 4,730 |
| Muslim | 613 | (5.91%) | 304 | 309 |
| Christian | 349 | (3.37%) | 168 | 181 |
| Sikh | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Buddhist | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Jain | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Other Religion | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| No Religion Specified | 14 | (0.14%) | 4 | 10 |
Literacy Rate - Kannivadi
The total literacy rate of Kannivadi was 76.7% in 2011 which is less than average literacy rate 80.09% of Tamil Nadu. Population-wise, out of total 7,188 literates, males were 3,999 while females were 3,189. Also the male literacy rate was 86.2% and the female literacy rate was 67.38% in Kannivadi.
| Kannivadi | Tamil Nadu | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 67.38% | 73.44% |
| Male | 86.2% | 86.77% |
| Total | 76.7% | 80.09% |
Sex Ratio - Kannivadi
The Sex Ratio of Kannivadi is 1,018. Thus per every 1000 men there were 1,018 females in Kannivadi. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 994 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 1,018 ) of Kannivadi.
Child Population - Kannivadi
According to Census 2011, there were 997 children between age 0 to 6 years in Kannivadi. Out of which 500 were male while 497 were female.
Working Population - Kannivadi
In Kannivadi Town Panchayat out of total population, 5,320 were engaged in work activities. 85% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 15% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 5,320 workers engaged in Main Work, 775 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 2,050 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 4,522 | 2,913 | 1,609 |
| Cultivators | 775 | 456 | 319 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 2,050 | 1,168 | 882 |
| Household Industries | 85 | 48 | 37 |
| Other Workers | 1,612 | 1,241 | 371 |
| Marginal Workers | 798 | 354 | 444 |
| Non Working | 5,049 | 1,872 | 3,177 |
Kannivadi Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Kannivadi is further divided into 15 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 639 | 59.5% | 1,022 |
| 2 | Ward No - 2 | 506 | 62.3% | 881 |
| 3 | Ward No - 3 | 756 | 66.3% | 1,021 |
| 4 | Ward No - 4 | 793 | 66.5% | 1,023 |
| 5 | Ward No - 5 | 361 | 69.8% | 1,175 |
| 6 | Ward No - 6 | 1,000 | 74.7% | 1,053 |
| 7 | Ward No - 7 | 1,093 | 76.7% | 976 |
| 8 | Ward No - 8 | 501 | 61.1% | 1,105 |
| 9 | Ward No - 9 | 648 | 73% | 1,146 |
| 10 | Ward No - 10 | 870 | 72.5% | 991 |
| 11 | Ward No - 11 | 870 | 76.9% | 1,028 |
| 12 | Ward No - 12 | 583 | 74.6% | 956 |
| 13 | Ward No - 13 | 469 | 66.3% | 996 |
| 14 | Ward No - 14 | 575 | 67.8% | 936 |
| 15 | Ward No - 15 | 705 | 58.6% | 1,038 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Kannivadi, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu - Wikipedia