Chidambaram Taluka Population, Caste, Religion Data - Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu
Chidambaram Taluka of Cuddalore district has a total population of 467 909 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 235 146 are males while 232 763 are females. In 2011 there were a total 114 074 families residing in Chidambaram Taluka. The Average Sex Ratio of Chidambaram Taluka is 990.
As per Census 2011 out of total population, 36,1% people live in Urban areas while 63,9% live in the Rural areas. The average literacy rate in urban areas is 88,8% while that in rural areas is 78,9%. Also the Sex Ratio of Urban areas in Chidambaram Taluka is 993 while that of Rural areas is 988.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Chidambaram Taluka is 49046 which is 10% of the total population. There are 25713 male children and 23333 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Chidambaram Taluka is 907 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 990 ) of Chidambaram Taluka.
The total literacy rate of Chidambaram Taluka is 82,5%. The male literacy rate is 79,2% and the female literacy rate is 68,46% in Chidambaram Taluka.
To facilitate the administration, Chidambaram Taluka is further divided into 9 towns and 174 villages.
Chidambaram Taluka Data
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Chidambaram Taluka.
Total | Male | Female | |
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Children (Age 0-6) | 49 046 | 25 713 | 23 333 |
Literacy | 82,5% | 79,2% | 68,46% |
Scheduled Caste | 138 837 | 69 668 | 69 169 |
Scheduled Tribe | 5 286 | 2 665 | 2 621 |
Illiterate | 122 328 | 48 909 | 73 419 |
Caste-wise Population - Chidambaram Taluka
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 29,7% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 1,1% of total population in Chidambaram Taluka of Tamil Nadu.
Total | Male | Female | |
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Schedule Caste | 138 837 | 69 668 | 69 169 |
Schedule Tribe | 5 286 | 2 665 | 2 621 |
Religion-wise Population - Chidambaram Taluka
Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
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Hindu | 428 933 | (91,67%) | 215 834 | 213 099 |
Muslim | 29 987 | (6,41%) | 14 893 | 15 094 |
Christian | 7 557 | (1,62%) | 3 671 | 3 886 |
Sikh | 83 | (0,02%) | 43 | 40 |
Buddhist | 29 | (0,01%) | 13 | 16 |
Jain | 304 | (0,06%) | 148 | 156 |
Other Religion | 18 | (0%) | 10 | 8 |
No Religion Specified | 998 | (0,21%) | 534 | 464 |
Literacy Rate - Chidambaram Taluka
Average literacy rate of Chidambaram Taluka in 2011 were 82,5% in which, male and female literacy were 88,92% and 76,08% respectively. Total literate in Chidambaram Taluka were 345 581 of which male and female were 186 237 and 159 344 respectively.
Sex Ratio - Chidambaram Taluka
The Sex Ratio of Chidambaram Taluka is 990 . Thus for every 1000 men there were 990 females in Chidambaram Taluka. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 907 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 990 ) of Chidambaram Taluka.
Child Population - Chidambaram Taluka
According to Census 2011, there were 49 046 children between age 0 to 6 years in Chidambaram Taluka. Out of which 25 713 were male while 23 333 were female.
Urban/Rural Population - Chidambaram Taluka
As per Census 2011, there are a total 39 228 families under Chidambaram Taluka living in urban areas while 39 228 families are living within Rural areas. Thus around 36,1% of total population of Chidambaram Taluka lives in Urban areas while 63,9% lives in Rural areas. Population of children (0 - 6 years) in urban regions is 17 020 while that in rural regions is 32 026.
Total | Urban | Rural | |
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Population | 467 909 | 169 000 | 298 909 |
Children (0 - 6 years) | 49 046 | 17 020 | 32 026 |
Schedule Caste | 138 837 | 25 239 | 113 598 |
Schedule Tribe | 5 286 | 2 370 | 2 916 |
Literacy | 82,5% | 88,8% | 78,92% |
Sex Ratio | 990 | 993 | 988 |
Working Population - Chidambaram Taluka
In Chidambaram Taluka out of total population, 205 020 were engaged in work activities. 63,8% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 36,2% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 205 020 workers engaged in Main Work, 16 722 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 44 025 were Agricultural labourers.
Total | Male | Female | |
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Main Workers | 130 755 | 95 852 | 34 903 |
Cultivators | 16 722 | 13 730 | 2 992 |
Agriculture Labourer | 44 025 | 26 431 | 17 594 |
Household Industries | 3 301 | 1 789 | 1 512 |
Other Workers | 66 707 | 53 902 | 12 805 |
Marginal Workers | 74 265 | 38 454 | 35 811 |
Non Working | 262 889 | 100 840 | 162 049 |
Nearby Talukas from Chidambaram Taluka
Below is the list of Talukas near Chidambaram Taluka in Cuddalore district.
Taluka | Population |
---|---|
Kurinjipadi Taluka population | 331 755 |
Kattumannarkoil Taluka population | 276 947 |
Virudhachalam Taluka population | 426 592 |
Cuddalore Taluka population | 426 466 |
Panruti Taluka population | 413 639 |
Tittakudi Taluka population | 262 606 |
Chidambaram Taluka Map
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Wikipedia