Thikkanamcode Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Kanniyakumari, Tamil Nadu - Census 2011
Thikkanamcode is a Census Town city situated in Kalkulam taluka of Kanniyakumari district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 3,629 families residing in the Thikkanamcode city. The total population of Thikkanamcode is 14,086 out of which 7,031 are males and 7,055 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Thikkanamcode is 1,003.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Thikkanamcode city is 1339 which is 10% of the total population. There are 670 male children and 669 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Thikkanamcode is 999 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,003).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thikkanamcode is 92.7%. Thus Thikkanamcode has higher literacy rate compared to 91.7% of Kanniyakumari district. The male literacy rate is 94.48% and the female literacy rate is 90.95% in Thikkanamcode.
Thikkanamcode Census Town has total administration over 3,629 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.
Thikkanamcode Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Thikkanamcode Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 1,339 | 670 | 669 |
| Literacy | 92.7% | 85.5% | 82.3% |
| Scheduled Caste | 945 | 474 | 471 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illiterate | 2,268 | 1,021 | 1,247 |
Caste-wise Population - Thikkanamcode
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 6.7% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0% of total population in Thikkanamcode.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 945 | 474 | 471 |
| Schedule Tribe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Religion-wise Population - Thikkanamcode
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Thikkanamcode is 7,982 which is 56.67% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Thikkanamcode is 7 which is 0.05% of the total population. Below is religion-wise population of Thikkanamcode as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 7,982 | (56.67%) | 4,003 | 3,979 |
| Muslim | 7 | (0.05%) | 2 | 5 |
| Christian | 6,088 | (43.22%) | 3,022 | 3,066 |
| Sikh | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Buddhist | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Jain | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Other Religion | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| No Religion Specified | 9 | (0.06%) | 4 | 5 |
Literacy Rate - Thikkanamcode
The total literacy rate of Thikkanamcode was 92.71% in 2011 which is greater than average literacy rate 80.09% of Tamil Nadu. Population-wise, out of total 11,818 literates, males were 6,010 while females were 5,808. Also the male literacy rate was 94.48% and the female literacy rate was 90.95% in Thikkanamcode.
| Thikkanamcode | Tamil Nadu | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 90.95% | 73.44% |
| Male | 94.48% | 86.77% |
| Total | 92.71% | 80.09% |
Sex Ratio - Thikkanamcode
The Sex Ratio of Thikkanamcode is 1,003. Thus per every 1000 men there were 1,003 females in Thikkanamcode. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 999 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 1,003 ) of Thikkanamcode.
Child Population - Thikkanamcode
According to Census 2011, there were 1,339 children between age 0 to 6 years in Thikkanamcode. Out of which 670 were male while 669 were female.
Working Population - Thikkanamcode
In Thikkanamcode Census Town out of total population, 5,017 were engaged in work activities. 77.9% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 22.1% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 5,017 workers engaged in Main Work, 15 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 273 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 3,907 | 3,324 | 583 |
| Cultivators | 15 | 14 | 1 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 273 | 170 | 103 |
| Household Industries | 83 | 52 | 31 |
| Other Workers | 3,536 | 3,088 | 448 |
| Marginal Workers | 1,110 | 705 | 405 |
| Non Working | 9,069 | 3,002 | 6,067 |
Thikkanamcode Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Thikkanamcode is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 14,086 | 83.9% | 1,003 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Thikkanamcode, Kanniyakumari, Tamil Nadu - Wikipedia