Konganapuram Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Salem, Tamil Nadu - Census 2011
Konganapuram is a Town Panchayat city situated in Edappadi taluka of Salem district. The Konganapuram city is divided into 15 wards for which elections are held every 5 years. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 2,614 families residing in the Konganapuram city. The total population of Konganapuram is 9,286 out of which 4,721 are males and 4,565 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Konganapuram is 967.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Konganapuram city is 928 which is 10% of the total population. There are 488 male children and 440 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Konganapuram is 902 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (967).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Konganapuram is 72.1%. Thus Konganapuram has lower literacy rate compared to 72.9% of Salem district. The male literacy rate is 80.72% and the female literacy rate is 63.27% in Konganapuram.
Konganapuram Town Panchayat has total administration over 2,614 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.
Konganapuram Town Panchayat
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Konganapuram Town Panchayat.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 928 | 488 | 440 |
| Literacy | 72.1% | 72.4% | 57.2% |
| Scheduled Caste | 3,347 | 1,699 | 1,648 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 76 | 36 | 40 |
| Illiterate | 3,259 | 1,304 | 1,955 |
Caste-wise Population - Konganapuram
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 36% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.8% of total population in Konganapuram.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 3,347 | 1,699 | 1,648 |
| Schedule Tribe | 76 | 36 | 40 |
Religion-wise Population - Konganapuram
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Konganapuram is 9,195 which is 99.02% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Konganapuram is 21 which is 0.23% of the total population. Below is religion-wise population of Konganapuram as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 9,195 | (99.02%) | 4,676 | 4,519 |
| Muslim | 21 | (0.23%) | 11 | 10 |
| Christian | 61 | (0.66%) | 28 | 33 |
| Sikh | 1 | (0.01%) | 1 | 0 |
| Buddhist | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Jain | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Other Religion | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| No Religion Specified | 8 | (0.09%) | 5 | 3 |
Literacy Rate - Konganapuram
The total literacy rate of Konganapuram was 72.11% in 2011 which is less than average literacy rate 80.09% of Tamil Nadu. Population-wise, out of total 6,027 literates, males were 3,417 while females were 2,610. Also the male literacy rate was 80.72% and the female literacy rate was 63.27% in Konganapuram.
| Konganapuram | Tamil Nadu | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 63.27% | 73.44% |
| Male | 80.72% | 86.77% |
| Total | 72.11% | 80.09% |
Sex Ratio - Konganapuram
The Sex Ratio of Konganapuram is 967. Thus per every 1000 men there were 967 females in Konganapuram. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 902 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 967 ) of Konganapuram.
Child Population - Konganapuram
According to Census 2011, there were 928 children between age 0 to 6 years in Konganapuram. Out of which 488 were male while 440 were female.
Working Population - Konganapuram
In Konganapuram Town Panchayat out of total population, 4,308 were engaged in work activities. 83.2% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 16.8% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 4,308 workers engaged in Main Work, 225 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 1,057 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 3,583 | 2,469 | 1,114 |
| Cultivators | 225 | 135 | 90 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 1,057 | 547 | 510 |
| Household Industries | 200 | 99 | 101 |
| Other Workers | 2,101 | 1,688 | 413 |
| Marginal Workers | 725 | 340 | 385 |
| Non Working | 4,978 | 1,912 | 3,066 |
Konganapuram Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Konganapuram is further divided into 15 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 562 | 67.4% | 986 |
| 2 | Ward No - 2 | 909 | 71.8% | 930 |
| 3 | Ward No - 3 | 723 | 62.9% | 986 |
| 4 | Ward No - 4 | 634 | 79.2% | 1,045 |
| 5 | Ward No - 5 | 634 | 63.6% | 957 |
| 6 | Ward No - 6 | 889 | 59.2% | 989 |
| 7 | Ward No - 7 | 578 | 62.1% | 1,035 |
| 8 | Ward No - 8 | 464 | 79.3% | 1,009 |
| 9 | Ward No - 9 | 490 | 57.6% | 976 |
| 10 | Ward No - 10 | 386 | 66.1% | 969 |
| 11 | Ward No - 11 | 738 | 64% | 917 |
| 12 | Ward No - 12 | 677 | 67.5% | 968 |
| 13 | Ward No - 13 | 548 | 49.5% | 950 |
| 14 | Ward No - 14 | 470 | 63.6% | 880 |
| 15 | Ward No - 15 | 584 | 59.2% | 927 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Konganapuram, Salem, Tamil Nadu - Wikipedia