Vengikkal Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu - Census 2011
Vengikkal is a Census Town city situated in Tiruvannamalai taluka of Tiruvannamalai district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 4,472 families residing in the Vengikkal city. The total population of Vengikkal is 18,244 out of which 9,278 are males and 8,966 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Vengikkal is 966.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Vengikkal city is 2018 which is 11% of the total population. There are 1088 male children and 930 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Vengikkal is 855 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (966).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vengikkal is 90.2%. Thus Vengikkal has higher literacy rate compared to 74.2% of Tiruvannamalai district. The male literacy rate is 94.31% and the female literacy rate is 85.91% in Vengikkal.
Vengikkal Census Town has total administration over 4,472 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.
Vengikkal Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Vengikkal Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 2,018 | 1,088 | 930 |
| Literacy | 90.2% | 83.3% | 77% |
| Scheduled Caste | 2,233 | 1,116 | 1,117 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 204 | 101 | 103 |
| Illiterate | 3,616 | 1,554 | 2,062 |
Caste-wise Population - Vengikkal
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 12.2% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 1.1% of total population in Vengikkal.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 2,233 | 1,116 | 1,117 |
| Schedule Tribe | 204 | 101 | 103 |
Religion-wise Population - Vengikkal
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Vengikkal is 17,365 which is 95.18% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Vengikkal is 227 which is 1.24% of the total population. Below is religion-wise population of Vengikkal as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 17,365 | (95.18%) | 8,839 | 8,526 |
| Muslim | 227 | (1.24%) | 114 | 113 |
| Christian | 577 | (3.16%) | 289 | 288 |
| Sikh | 2 | (0.01%) | 1 | 1 |
| Buddhist | 4 | (0.02%) | 2 | 2 |
| Jain | 39 | (0.21%) | 21 | 18 |
| Other Religion | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| No Religion Specified | 30 | (0.16%) | 12 | 18 |
Literacy Rate - Vengikkal
The total literacy rate of Vengikkal was 90.15% in 2011 which is greater than average literacy rate 80.09% of Tamil Nadu. Population-wise, out of total 14,628 literates, males were 7,724 while females were 6,904. Also the male literacy rate was 94.31% and the female literacy rate was 85.91% in Vengikkal.
| Vengikkal | Tamil Nadu | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 85.91% | 73.44% |
| Male | 94.31% | 86.77% |
| Total | 90.15% | 80.09% |
Sex Ratio - Vengikkal
The Sex Ratio of Vengikkal is 966. Thus per every 1000 men there were 966 females in Vengikkal. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 855 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 966 ) of Vengikkal.
Child Population - Vengikkal
According to Census 2011, there were 2,018 children between age 0 to 6 years in Vengikkal. Out of which 1,088 were male while 930 were female.
Working Population - Vengikkal
In Vengikkal Census Town out of total population, 6,609 were engaged in work activities. 89.6% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 10.4% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 6,609 workers engaged in Main Work, 148 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 374 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 5,920 | 4,522 | 1,398 |
| Cultivators | 148 | 130 | 18 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 374 | 200 | 174 |
| Household Industries | 66 | 46 | 20 |
| Other Workers | 5,332 | 4,146 | 1,186 |
| Marginal Workers | 689 | 426 | 263 |
| Non Working | 11,635 | 4,330 | 7,305 |
Vengikkal Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Vengikkal is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 18,244 | 80.2% | 966 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Vengikkal, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu - Wikipedia