Palaganangudy Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu - Census 2011
Palaganangudy is a Census Town city situated in Thiruverumbur taluka of Tiruchirappalli district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 3,479 families residing in the Palaganangudy city. The total population of Palaganangudy is 13,469 out of which 6,785 are males and 6,684 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Palaganangudy is 985.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Palaganangudy city is 1392 which is 10% of the total population. There are 732 male children and 660 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Palaganangudy is 902 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (985).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Palaganangudy is 88%. Thus Palaganangudy has higher literacy rate compared to 83.2% of Tiruchirappalli district. The male literacy rate is 92.37% and the female literacy rate is 83.67% in Palaganangudy.
Palaganangudy Census Town has total administration over 3,479 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.
Palaganangudy Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Palaganangudy Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 1,392 | 732 | 660 |
| Literacy | 88% | 82.4% | 75.4% |
| Scheduled Caste | 2,640 | 1,341 | 1,299 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 145 | 73 | 72 |
| Illiterate | 2,838 | 1,194 | 1,644 |
Caste-wise Population - Palaganangudy
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 19.6% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 1.1% of total population in Palaganangudy.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 2,640 | 1,341 | 1,299 |
| Schedule Tribe | 145 | 73 | 72 |
Religion-wise Population - Palaganangudy
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Palaganangudy is 11,033 which is 81.91% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Palaganangudy is 336 which is 2.49% of the total population. Below is religion-wise population of Palaganangudy as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 11,033 | (81.91%) | 5,595 | 5,438 |
| Muslim | 336 | (2.49%) | 166 | 170 |
| Christian | 1,971 | (14.63%) | 960 | 1,011 |
| Sikh | 1 | (0.01%) | 1 | 0 |
| Buddhist | 17 | (0.13%) | 9 | 8 |
| Jain | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Other Religion | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| No Religion Specified | 111 | (0.82%) | 54 | 57 |
Literacy Rate - Palaganangudy
The total literacy rate of Palaganangudy was 88.03% in 2011 which is greater than average literacy rate 80.09% of Tamil Nadu. Population-wise, out of total 10,631 literates, males were 5,591 while females were 5,040. Also the male literacy rate was 92.37% and the female literacy rate was 83.67% in Palaganangudy.
| Palaganangudy | Tamil Nadu | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 83.67% | 73.44% |
| Male | 92.37% | 86.77% |
| Total | 88.03% | 80.09% |
Sex Ratio - Palaganangudy
The Sex Ratio of Palaganangudy is 985. Thus per every 1000 men there were 985 females in Palaganangudy. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 902 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 985 ) of Palaganangudy.
Child Population - Palaganangudy
According to Census 2011, there were 1,392 children between age 0 to 6 years in Palaganangudy. Out of which 732 were male while 660 were female.
Working Population - Palaganangudy
In Palaganangudy Census Town out of total population, 5,202 were engaged in work activities. 80.6% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 19.4% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 5,202 workers engaged in Main Work, 111 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 371 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 4,192 | 3,130 | 1,062 |
| Cultivators | 111 | 98 | 13 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 371 | 153 | 218 |
| Household Industries | 365 | 187 | 178 |
| Other Workers | 3,345 | 2,692 | 653 |
| Marginal Workers | 1,010 | 715 | 295 |
| Non Working | 8,267 | 2,940 | 5,327 |
Palaganangudy Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Palaganangudy is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 13,469 | 78.9% | 985 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Palaganangudy, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu - Wikipedia