Terkukallikulam Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu - Census 2011
Terkukallikulam is a Census Town city situated in Radhapuram taluka of Tirunelveli district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 1,625 families residing in the Terkukallikulam city. The total population of Terkukallikulam is 5,980 out of which 2,850 are males and 3,130 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Terkukallikulam is 1,098.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Terkukallikulam city is 587 which is 10% of the total population. There are 313 male children and 274 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Terkukallikulam is 875 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,098).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Terkukallikulam is 95.4%. Thus Terkukallikulam has higher literacy rate compared to 82.5% of Tirunelveli district. The male literacy rate is 96.96% and the female literacy rate is 93.98% in Terkukallikulam.
Terkukallikulam Census Town has total administration over 1,625 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.
Terkukallikulam Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Terkukallikulam Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 587 | 313 | 274 |
| Literacy | 95.4% | 86.3% | 85.8% |
| Scheduled Caste | 449 | 222 | 227 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Illiterate | 836 | 390 | 446 |
Caste-wise Population - Terkukallikulam
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 7.5% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0% of total population in Terkukallikulam.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 449 | 222 | 227 |
| Schedule Tribe | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Religion-wise Population - Terkukallikulam
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Terkukallikulam is 1,817 which is 30.38% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Terkukallikulam is 133 which is 2.22% of the total population. Below is religion-wise population of Terkukallikulam as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,817 | (30.38%) | 869 | 948 |
| Muslim | 133 | (2.22%) | 66 | 67 |
| Christian | 4,024 | (67.29%) | 1,910 | 2,114 |
| Sikh | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Buddhist | 3 | (0.05%) | 3 | 0 |
| Jain | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Other Religion | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| No Religion Specified | 3 | (0.05%) | 2 | 1 |
Literacy Rate - Terkukallikulam
The total literacy rate of Terkukallikulam was 95.38% in 2011 which is greater than average literacy rate 80.09% of Tamil Nadu. Population-wise, out of total 5,144 literates, males were 2,460 while females were 2,684. Also the male literacy rate was 96.96% and the female literacy rate was 93.98% in Terkukallikulam.
| Terkukallikulam | Tamil Nadu | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 93.98% | 73.44% |
| Male | 96.96% | 86.77% |
| Total | 95.38% | 80.09% |
Sex Ratio - Terkukallikulam
The Sex Ratio of Terkukallikulam is 1,098. Thus per every 1000 men there were 1,098 females in Terkukallikulam. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 875 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 1,098 ) of Terkukallikulam.
Child Population - Terkukallikulam
According to Census 2011, there were 587 children between age 0 to 6 years in Terkukallikulam. Out of which 313 were male while 274 were female.
Working Population - Terkukallikulam
In Terkukallikulam Census Town out of total population, 2,123 were engaged in work activities. 87.5% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 12.5% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 2,123 workers engaged in Main Work, 60 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 61 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 1,858 | 1,322 | 536 |
| Cultivators | 60 | 43 | 17 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 61 | 36 | 25 |
| Household Industries | 85 | 50 | 35 |
| Other Workers | 1,652 | 1,193 | 459 |
| Marginal Workers | 265 | 120 | 145 |
| Non Working | 3,857 | 1,408 | 2,449 |
Terkukallikulam Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Terkukallikulam is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 5,980 | 86% | 1,098 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Terkukallikulam, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu - Wikipedia