Palani Taluka Population, Caste, Religion Data - Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu

Palani Taluka of Dindigul district has a total population of 292,301 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 145,763 are males while 146,538 are females. In 2011 there were a total 80,645 families residing in Palani Taluka. The Average Sex Ratio of Palani Taluka is 1,005.

As per Census 2011 out of total population, 52.4% people live in Urban areas while 47.6% live in the Rural areas. The average literacy rate in urban areas is 81.5% while that in rural areas is 68.8%. Also the Sex Ratio of Urban areas in Palani Taluka is 1,016 while that of Rural areas is 994.

The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Palani Taluka is 26158 which is 9% of the total population. There are 13401 male children and 12757 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Palani Taluka is 952 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 1,005 ) of Palani Taluka.

The total literacy rate of Palani Taluka is 75.44%. The male literacy rate is 75.45% and the female literacy rate is 61.96% in Palani Taluka.

To facilitate the administration, Palani Taluka is further divided into 7 towns and 52 villages.

Palani Taluka Data

As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Palani Taluka.

Caste-wise Population - Palani Taluka

Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 28.7% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.4% of total population in Palani Taluka of Tamil Nadu.

Religion-wise Population - Palani Taluka

Literacy Rate - Palani Taluka

Average literacy rate of Palani Taluka in 2011 were 75.44% in which, male and female literacy were 83.09% and 67.87% respectively. Total literate in Palani Taluka were 200,774 of which male and female were 109,975 and 90,799 respectively.

Sex Ratio - Palani Taluka

The Sex Ratio of Palani Taluka is 1,005 . Thus for every 1000 men there were 1,005 females in Palani Taluka. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 952 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 1,005 ) of Palani Taluka.

Child Population - Palani Taluka

According to Census 2011, there were 26,158 children between age 0 to 6 years in Palani Taluka. Out of which 13,401 were male while 12,757 were female.

Urban/Rural Population - Palani Taluka

As per Census 2011, there are a total 41,283 families under Palani Taluka living in urban areas while 41,283 families are living within Rural areas. Thus around 52.4% of total population of Palani Taluka lives in Urban areas while 47.6% lives in Rural areas. Population of children (0 - 6 years) in urban regions is 13,996 while that in rural regions is 12,162.

Working Population - Palani Taluka

In Palani Taluka out of total population, 146,036 were engaged in work activities. 91.1% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 8.9% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 146,036 workers engaged in Main Work, 19,064 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 52,366 were Agricultural labourers.

Nearby Talukas from Palani Taluka

Below is the list of Talukas near Palani Taluka in Dindigul district.

Palani Taluka Map

Reference

• Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
• Palani, Tamil Nadu - Wikipedia