Vaddakkankulam Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu - Census 2011
Vaddakkankulam is a Census Town city situated in Radhapuram taluka of Tirunelveli district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 2,473 families residing in the Vaddakkankulam city. The total population of Vaddakkankulam is 9,220 out of which 4,421 are males and 4,799 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Vaddakkankulam is 1,086.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Vaddakkankulam city is 937 which is 10% of the total population. There are 470 male children and 467 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Vaddakkankulam is 994 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,086).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vaddakkankulam is 94.3%. Thus Vaddakkankulam has higher literacy rate compared to 82.5% of Tirunelveli district. The male literacy rate is 96.33% and the female literacy rate is 92.41% in Vaddakkankulam.
Vaddakkankulam Census Town has total administration over 2,473 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.
Vaddakkankulam Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Vaddakkankulam Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 937 | 470 | 467 |
| Literacy | 94.3% | 86.1% | 83.4% |
| Scheduled Caste | 737 | 358 | 379 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 204 | 104 | 100 |
| Illiterate | 1,411 | 615 | 796 |
Caste-wise Population - Vaddakkankulam
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 8% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 2.2% of total population in Vaddakkankulam.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 737 | 358 | 379 |
| Schedule Tribe | 204 | 104 | 100 |
Religion-wise Population - Vaddakkankulam
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Vaddakkankulam is 3,805 which is 41.27% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Vaddakkankulam is 37 which is 0.4% of the total population. Below is religion-wise population of Vaddakkankulam as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,805 | (41.27%) | 1,876 | 1,929 |
| Muslim | 37 | (0.4%) | 14 | 23 |
| Christian | 5,358 | (58.11%) | 2,525 | 2,833 |
| Sikh | 1 | (0.01%) | 0 | 1 |
| Buddhist | 12 | (0.13%) | 4 | 8 |
| Jain | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Other Religion | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| No Religion Specified | 7 | (0.08%) | 2 | 5 |
Literacy Rate - Vaddakkankulam
The total literacy rate of Vaddakkankulam was 94.28% in 2011 which is greater than average literacy rate 80.09% of Tamil Nadu. Population-wise, out of total 7,809 literates, males were 3,806 while females were 4,003. Also the male literacy rate was 96.33% and the female literacy rate was 92.41% in Vaddakkankulam.
| Vaddakkankulam | Tamil Nadu | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 92.41% | 73.44% |
| Male | 96.33% | 86.77% |
| Total | 94.28% | 80.09% |
Sex Ratio - Vaddakkankulam
The Sex Ratio of Vaddakkankulam is 1,086. Thus per every 1000 men there were 1,086 females in Vaddakkankulam. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 994 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 1,086 ) of Vaddakkankulam.
Child Population - Vaddakkankulam
According to Census 2011, there were 937 children between age 0 to 6 years in Vaddakkankulam. Out of which 470 were male while 467 were female.
Working Population - Vaddakkankulam
In Vaddakkankulam Census Town out of total population, 3,016 were engaged in work activities. 82.2% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 17.8% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 3,016 workers engaged in Main Work, 60 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 110 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 2,478 | 1,957 | 521 |
| Cultivators | 60 | 57 | 3 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 110 | 84 | 26 |
| Household Industries | 78 | 34 | 44 |
| Other Workers | 2,230 | 1,782 | 448 |
| Marginal Workers | 538 | 340 | 198 |
| Non Working | 6,204 | 2,124 | 4,080 |
Vaddakkankulam Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Vaddakkankulam is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 9,220 | 84.7% | 1,086 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Vaddakkankulam, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu - Wikipedia