Virupakshipuram Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Vellore, Tamil Nadu - Census 2011
Virupakshipuram is a Census Town city situated in Vellore taluka of Vellore district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 3,666 families residing in the Virupakshipuram city. The total population of Virupakshipuram is 14,779 out of which 7,293 are males and 7,486 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Virupakshipuram is 1,026.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Virupakshipuram city is 1505 which is 10% of the total population. There are 762 male children and 743 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Virupakshipuram is 975 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,026).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Virupakshipuram is 84.1%. Thus Virupakshipuram has higher literacy rate compared to 79.2% of Vellore district. The male literacy rate is 90.52% and the female literacy rate is 77.8% in Virupakshipuram.
Virupakshipuram Census Town has total administration over 3,666 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.
Virupakshipuram Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Virupakshipuram Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 1,505 | 762 | 743 |
| Literacy | 84.1% | 81.1% | 70.1% |
| Scheduled Caste | 2,808 | 1,345 | 1,463 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 190 | 86 | 104 |
| Illiterate | 3,621 | 1,381 | 2,240 |
Caste-wise Population - Virupakshipuram
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 19% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 1.3% of total population in Virupakshipuram.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 2,808 | 1,345 | 1,463 |
| Schedule Tribe | 190 | 86 | 104 |
Religion-wise Population - Virupakshipuram
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Virupakshipuram is 13,565 which is 91.79% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Virupakshipuram is 552 which is 3.74% of the total population. Below is religion-wise population of Virupakshipuram as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 13,565 | (91.79%) | 6,693 | 6,872 |
| Muslim | 552 | (3.74%) | 262 | 290 |
| Christian | 643 | (4.35%) | 326 | 317 |
| Sikh | 2 | (0.01%) | 2 | 0 |
| Buddhist | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Jain | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Other Religion | 4 | (0.03%) | 3 | 1 |
| No Religion Specified | 13 | (0.09%) | 7 | 6 |
Literacy Rate - Virupakshipuram
The total literacy rate of Virupakshipuram was 84.06% in 2011 which is greater than average literacy rate 80.09% of Tamil Nadu. Population-wise, out of total 11,158 literates, males were 5,912 while females were 5,246. Also the male literacy rate was 90.52% and the female literacy rate was 77.8% in Virupakshipuram.
| Virupakshipuram | Tamil Nadu | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 77.8% | 73.44% |
| Male | 90.52% | 86.77% |
| Total | 84.06% | 80.09% |
Sex Ratio - Virupakshipuram
The Sex Ratio of Virupakshipuram is 1,026. Thus per every 1000 men there were 1,026 females in Virupakshipuram. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 975 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 1,026 ) of Virupakshipuram.
Child Population - Virupakshipuram
According to Census 2011, there were 1,505 children between age 0 to 6 years in Virupakshipuram. Out of which 762 were male while 743 were female.
Working Population - Virupakshipuram
In Virupakshipuram Census Town out of total population, 5,573 were engaged in work activities. 92.5% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 7.5% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 5,573 workers engaged in Main Work, 165 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 196 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 5,153 | 4,005 | 1,148 |
| Cultivators | 165 | 121 | 44 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 196 | 87 | 109 |
| Household Industries | 164 | 94 | 70 |
| Other Workers | 4,628 | 3,703 | 925 |
| Marginal Workers | 420 | 198 | 222 |
| Non Working | 9,206 | 3,090 | 6,116 |
Virupakshipuram Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Virupakshipuram is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 14,779 | 75.5% | 1,026 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Virupakshipuram, Vellore, Tamil Nadu - Wikipedia