Velayudampalayam Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu - Census 2011
Velayudampalayam is a Census Town city situated in Avanashi taluka of Tiruppur district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 2,607 families residing in the Velayudampalayam city. The total population of Velayudampalayam is 9,192 out of which 4,592 are males and 4,600 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Velayudampalayam is 1,002.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Velayudampalayam city is 1006 which is 11% of the total population. There are 521 male children and 485 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Velayudampalayam is 931 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,002).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Velayudampalayam is 77.9%. Thus Velayudampalayam has lower literacy rate compared to 78.7% of Tiruppur district. The male literacy rate is 84.92% and the female literacy rate is 70.96% in Velayudampalayam.
Velayudampalayam Census Town has total administration over 2,607 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.
Velayudampalayam Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Velayudampalayam Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 1,006 | 521 | 485 |
| Literacy | 77.9% | 75.3% | 63.5% |
| Scheduled Caste | 1,771 | 875 | 896 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Illiterate | 2,815 | 1,135 | 1,680 |
Caste-wise Population - Velayudampalayam
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 19.3% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0% of total population in Velayudampalayam.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 1,771 | 875 | 896 |
| Schedule Tribe | 4 | 4 | 0 |
Religion-wise Population - Velayudampalayam
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Velayudampalayam is 8,676 which is 94.39% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Velayudampalayam is 281 which is 3.06% of the total population. Below is religion-wise population of Velayudampalayam as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 8,676 | (94.39%) | 4,342 | 4,334 |
| Muslim | 281 | (3.06%) | 131 | 150 |
| Christian | 227 | (2.47%) | 115 | 112 |
| Sikh | 3 | (0.03%) | 1 | 2 |
| Buddhist | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Jain | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Other Religion | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| No Religion Specified | 5 | (0.05%) | 3 | 2 |
Literacy Rate - Velayudampalayam
The total literacy rate of Velayudampalayam was 77.9% in 2011 which is less than average literacy rate 80.09% of Tamil Nadu. Population-wise, out of total 6,377 literates, males were 3,457 while females were 2,920. Also the male literacy rate was 84.92% and the female literacy rate was 70.96% in Velayudampalayam.
| Velayudampalayam | Tamil Nadu | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 70.96% | 73.44% |
| Male | 84.92% | 86.77% |
| Total | 77.9% | 80.09% |
Sex Ratio - Velayudampalayam
The Sex Ratio of Velayudampalayam is 1,002. Thus per every 1000 men there were 1,002 females in Velayudampalayam. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 931 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 1,002 ) of Velayudampalayam.
Child Population - Velayudampalayam
According to Census 2011, there were 1,006 children between age 0 to 6 years in Velayudampalayam. Out of which 521 were male while 485 were female.
Working Population - Velayudampalayam
In Velayudampalayam Census Town out of total population, 4,372 were engaged in work activities. 96% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 4% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 4,372 workers engaged in Main Work, 134 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 345 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 4,199 | 2,913 | 1,286 |
| Cultivators | 134 | 93 | 41 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 345 | 170 | 175 |
| Household Industries | 163 | 94 | 69 |
| Other Workers | 3,557 | 2,556 | 1,001 |
| Marginal Workers | 173 | 81 | 92 |
| Non Working | 4,820 | 1,598 | 3,222 |
Velayudampalayam Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Velayudampalayam is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 9,192 | 69.4% | 1,002 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Velayudampalayam, Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu - Wikipedia