Silamalai Population, Caste, Working Data Theni, Tamil Nadu - Census 2011
Silamalai is a village situated in Bodinayakanur taluka of Theni district in Tamil Nadu. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 2,208 families residing in the village Silamalai. The total population of Silamalai is 8,236 out of which 4,136 are males and 4,100 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Silamalai is 991.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Silamalai village is 836 which is 10% of the total population. There are 429 male children and 407 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Silamalai is 949 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (991) of Silamalai village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Silamalai is 68.8%. Thus Silamalai village has lower literacy rate compared to 69.8% of Theni district. The male literacy rate is 80.85% and the female literacy rate is 56.67% in Silamalai village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Silamalai village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Silamalai Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Silamalai village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 836 | 429 | 407 |
| Literacy | 68.78% | 80.85% | 56.67% |
| Scheduled Caste | 1,684 | 832 | 852 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illiterate | 3,146 | 1,139 | 2,007 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 20.4% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0% of total population in Silamalai village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Silamalai village out of total population, 4,631 were engaged in work activities. 93% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 7% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 4,631 workers engaged in Main Work, 563 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 2,601 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 4,307 | 2,409 | 1,898 |
| Cultivators | 563 | 343 | 220 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 2,601 | 1,208 | 1,393 |
| Household Industries | 137 | 70 | 67 |
| Other Workers | 1,006 | 788 | 218 |
| Marginal Workers | 324 | 87 | 237 |
| Non Working | 3,605 | 1,640 | 1,965 |
Nearby Villages to Silamalai,
Below are the list of villages near Silamalai village in Bodinayakanur.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Bodinayackanur | 1,983 |
| Ammapatti | 13,598 |
| Meenakshipuram | 1,938 |
| Dombucheri | 7,493 |
| Kodangipatti | 11,600 |
| Uppukottai | 10,756 |
| Ahamalai | 1,468 |
| Kulaiyanur | 1,806 |
| Bodi Hill North | 733 |
| Rasingapuram | 9,280 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Silamalai, Theni, Tamil Nadu - Wikipedia