Kottivakkam Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu - Census 2011
Kottivakkam is a Census Town city situated in Sholinganallur taluka of Kancheepuram district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 5,231 families residing in the Kottivakkam city. The total population of Kottivakkam is 20,217 out of which 10,222 are males and 9,995 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Kottivakkam is 978.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Kottivakkam city is 2067 which is 10% of the total population. There are 1038 male children and 1029 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Kottivakkam is 991 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (978).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kottivakkam is 88.2%. Thus Kottivakkam has higher literacy rate compared to 84.5% of Kancheepuram district. The male literacy rate is 92.3% and the female literacy rate is 84.06% in Kottivakkam.
Kottivakkam Census Town has total administration over 5,231 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.
Kottivakkam Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Kottivakkam Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 2,067 | 1,038 | 1,029 |
| Literacy | 88.2% | 82.9% | 75.4% |
| Scheduled Caste | 1,808 | 928 | 880 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Illiterate | 4,203 | 1,745 | 2,458 |
Caste-wise Population - Kottivakkam
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 8.9% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0% of total population in Kottivakkam.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 1,808 | 928 | 880 |
| Schedule Tribe | 6 | 2 | 4 |
Religion-wise Population - Kottivakkam
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Kottivakkam is 17,508 which is 86.6% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Kottivakkam is 653 which is 3.23% of the total population. Below is religion-wise population of Kottivakkam as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 17,508 | (86.6%) | 8,901 | 8,607 |
| Muslim | 653 | (3.23%) | 335 | 318 |
| Christian | 1,437 | (7.11%) | 723 | 714 |
| Sikh | 15 | (0.07%) | 7 | 8 |
| Buddhist | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Jain | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Other Religion | 13 | (0.06%) | 8 | 5 |
| No Religion Specified | 591 | (2.92%) | 248 | 343 |
Literacy Rate - Kottivakkam
The total literacy rate of Kottivakkam was 88.23% in 2011 which is greater than average literacy rate 80.09% of Tamil Nadu. Population-wise, out of total 16,014 literates, males were 8,477 while females were 7,537. Also the male literacy rate was 92.3% and the female literacy rate was 84.06% in Kottivakkam.
| Kottivakkam | Tamil Nadu | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 84.06% | 73.44% |
| Male | 92.3% | 86.77% |
| Total | 88.23% | 80.09% |
Sex Ratio - Kottivakkam
The Sex Ratio of Kottivakkam is 978. Thus per every 1000 men there were 978 females in Kottivakkam. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 991 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio ( 978 ) of Kottivakkam.
Child Population - Kottivakkam
According to Census 2011, there were 2,067 children between age 0 to 6 years in Kottivakkam. Out of which 1,038 were male while 1,029 were female.
Working Population - Kottivakkam
In Kottivakkam Census Town out of total population, 8,531 were engaged in work activities. 88.5% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 11.5% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 8,531 workers engaged in Main Work, 32 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 69 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 7,546 | 5,307 | 2,239 |
| Cultivators | 32 | 14 | 18 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 69 | 39 | 30 |
| Household Industries | 342 | 190 | 152 |
| Other Workers | 7,103 | 5,064 | 2,039 |
| Marginal Workers | 985 | 562 | 423 |
| Non Working | 11,686 | 4,353 | 7,333 |
Kottivakkam Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Kottivakkam is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 20,217 | 79.2% | 978 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Kottivakkam, Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu - Wikipedia