Srivaikuntam Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Thoothukkudi, Tamil Nadu - Census 2011
Srivaikuntam is a Town Panchayat city situated in Srivaikuntam taluka of Thoothukkudi district. The Srivaikuntam city is divided into 18 wards for which elections are held every 5 years. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 4,159 families residing in the Srivaikuntam city. The total population of Srivaikuntam is 15,847 out of which 7,798 are males and 8,049 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Srivaikuntam is 1,032.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Srivaikuntam city is 1638 which is 10% of the total population. There are 811 male children and 827 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Srivaikuntam is 1,020 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,032).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Srivaikuntam is 87.8%. Thus Srivaikuntam has higher literacy rate compared to 86.2% of Thoothukkudi district. The male literacy rate is 92.87% and the female literacy rate is 82.9% in Srivaikuntam.
Srivaikuntam Town Panchayat has total administration over 4,159 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.
Srivaikuntam Town Panchayat
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Srivaikuntam Town Panchayat.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 1,638 | 811 | 827 |
| Literacy | 87.8% | 83.2% | 74.4% |
| Scheduled Caste | 2,202 | 1,089 | 1,113 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 209 | 113 | 96 |
| Illiterate | 3,371 | 1,309 | 2,062 |
Caste-wise Population - Srivaikuntam
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 13.9% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 1.3% of total population in Srivaikuntam.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 2,202 | 1,089 | 1,113 |
| Schedule Tribe | 209 | 113 | 96 |
Religion-wise Population - Srivaikuntam
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Srivaikuntam is 13,815 which is 87.18% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Srivaikuntam is 847 which is 5.34% of the total population. Below is religion-wise population of Srivaikuntam as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 13,815 | (87.18%) | 6,807 | 7,008 |
| Muslim | 847 | (5.34%) | 418 | 429 |
| Christian | 1,157 | (7.3%) | 561 | 596 |
| Sikh | 1 | (0.01%) | 0 | 1 |
| Buddhist | 1 | (0.01%) | 0 | 1 |
| Jain | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Other Religion | 2 | (0.01%) | 1 | 1 |
| No Religion Specified | 24 | (0.15%) | 11 | 13 |
Literacy Rate - Srivaikuntam
The total literacy rate of Srivaikuntam was 87.8% in 2011 which is greater than average literacy rate 80.09% of Tamil Nadu. Population-wise, out of total 12,476 literates, males were 6,489 while females were 5,987. Also the male literacy rate was 92.87% and the female literacy rate was 82.9% in Srivaikuntam.
| Srivaikuntam | Tamil Nadu | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 82.9% | 73.44% |
| Male | 92.87% | 86.77% |
| Total | 87.8% | 80.09% |
Sex Ratio - Srivaikuntam
The Sex Ratio of Srivaikuntam is 1,032. Thus per every 1000 men there were 1,032 females in Srivaikuntam. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 1,020 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 1,032 ) of Srivaikuntam.
Child Population - Srivaikuntam
According to Census 2011, there were 1,638 children between age 0 to 6 years in Srivaikuntam. Out of which 811 were male while 827 were female.
Working Population - Srivaikuntam
In Srivaikuntam Town Panchayat out of total population, 5,884 were engaged in work activities. 91.8% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 8.2% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 5,884 workers engaged in Main Work, 328 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 1,072 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 5,401 | 4,123 | 1,278 |
| Cultivators | 328 | 306 | 22 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 1,072 | 621 | 451 |
| Household Industries | 267 | 117 | 150 |
| Other Workers | 3,734 | 3,079 | 655 |
| Marginal Workers | 483 | 293 | 190 |
| Non Working | 9,963 | 3,382 | 6,581 |
Srivaikuntam Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Srivaikuntam is further divided into 18 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 1,014 | 69.1% | 1,024 |
| 2 | Ward No - 2 | 765 | 75.6% | 1,161 |
| 3 | Ward No - 3 | 705 | 62.7% | 1,049 |
| 4 | Ward No - 4 | 716 | 80.3% | 1,023 |
| 5 | Ward No - 5 | 946 | 74.1% | 1,066 |
| 6 | Ward No - 6 | 1,214 | 80.8% | 980 |
| 7 | Ward No - 7 | 1,209 | 85.9% | 985 |
| 8 | Ward No - 8 | 1,001 | 72.1% | 986 |
| 9 | Ward No - 9 | 864 | 85.9% | 982 |
| 10 | Ward No - 10 | 934 | 77% | 1,085 |
| 11 | Ward No - 11 | 715 | 85.9% | 1,020 |
| 12 | Ward No - 12 | 467 | 74.5% | 1,142 |
| 13 | Ward No - 13 | 981 | 81.1% | 1,019 |
| 14 | Ward No - 14 | 979 | 72.7% | 962 |
| 15 | Ward No - 15 | 931 | 86.1% | 1,069 |
| 16 | Ward No - 16 | 925 | 84% | 1,202 |
| 17 | Ward No - 17 | 668 | 84.6% | 976 |
| 18 | Ward No - 18 | 813 | 81.5% | 973 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Srivaikuntam, Thoothukkudi, Tamil Nadu - Wikipedia