Paramakudi Taluka Population, Caste, Religion Data - Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu
Paramakudi Taluka of Ramanathapuram district has a total population of 265,142 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 134,134 are males while 131,008 are females. In 2011 there were a total 66,337 families residing in Paramakudi Taluka. The Average Sex Ratio of Paramakudi Taluka is 977.
As per Census 2011 out of total population, 39.2% people live in Urban areas while 60.8% live in the Rural areas. The average literacy rate in urban areas is 89.8% while that in rural areas is 75.1%. Also the Sex Ratio of Urban areas in Paramakudi Taluka is 968 while that of Rural areas is 982.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Paramakudi Taluka is 25632 which is 10% of the total population. There are 13159 male children and 12473 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Paramakudi Taluka is 948 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 977 ) of Paramakudi Taluka.
The total literacy rate of Paramakudi Taluka is 80.82%. The male literacy rate is 80.11% and the female literacy rate is 65.73% in Paramakudi Taluka.
To facilitate the administration, Paramakudi Taluka is further divided into 2 towns and 93 villages.
Paramakudi Taluka Data
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Paramakudi Taluka.
Total | Male | Female | |
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Children (Age 0-6) | 25,632 | 13,159 | 12,473 |
Literacy | 80.82% | 80.11% | 65.73% |
Scheduled Caste | 68,664 | 34,691 | 33,973 |
Scheduled Tribe | 148 | 80 | 68 |
Illiterate | 71,570 | 26,676 | 44,894 |
Caste-wise Population - Paramakudi Taluka
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 25.9% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.1% of total population in Paramakudi Taluka of Tamil Nadu.
Total | Male | Female | |
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Schedule Caste | 68,664 | 34,691 | 33,973 |
Schedule Tribe | 148 | 80 | 68 |
Religion-wise Population - Paramakudi Taluka
Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Hindu | 238,909 | (90.11%) | 121,183 | 117,726 |
Muslim | 15,684 | (5.92%) | 7,693 | 7,991 |
Christian | 10,054 | (3.79%) | 4,999 | 5,055 |
Sikh | 27 | (0.01%) | 14 | 13 |
Buddhist | 10 | (0%) | 5 | 5 |
Jain | 7 | (0%) | 2 | 5 |
Other Religion | 4 | (0%) | 2 | 2 |
No Religion Specified | 447 | (0.17%) | 236 | 211 |
Literacy Rate - Paramakudi Taluka
Average literacy rate of Paramakudi Taluka in 2011 were 80.82% in which, male and female literacy were 88.83% and 72.65% respectively. Total literate in Paramakudi Taluka were 193,572 of which male and female were 107,458 and 86,114 respectively.
Sex Ratio - Paramakudi Taluka
The Sex Ratio of Paramakudi Taluka is 977 . Thus for every 1000 men there were 977 females in Paramakudi Taluka. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 948 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 977 ) of Paramakudi Taluka.
Child Population - Paramakudi Taluka
According to Census 2011, there were 25,632 children between age 0 to 6 years in Paramakudi Taluka. Out of which 13,159 were male while 12,473 were female.
Urban/Rural Population - Paramakudi Taluka
As per Census 2011, there are a total 25,384 families under Paramakudi Taluka living in urban areas while 25,384 families are living within Rural areas. Thus around 39.2% of total population of Paramakudi Taluka lives in Urban areas while 60.8% lives in Rural areas. Population of children (0 - 6 years) in urban regions is 10,194 while that in rural regions is 15,438.
Total | Urban | Rural | |
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Population | 265,142 | 103,811 | 161,331 |
Children (0 - 6 years) | 25,632 | 10,194 | 15,438 |
Schedule Caste | 68,664 | 16,014 | 52,650 |
Schedule Tribe | 148 | 73 | 75 |
Literacy | 80.82% | 89.77% | 75.08% |
Sex Ratio | 977 | 968 | 982 |
Working Population - Paramakudi Taluka
In Paramakudi Taluka out of total population, 127,543 were engaged in work activities. 83.1% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 16.9% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 127,543 workers engaged in Main Work, 33,992 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 23,947 were Agricultural labourers.
Total | Male | Female | |
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Main Workers | 105,978 | 69,440 | 36,538 |
Cultivators | 33,992 | 20,312 | 13,680 |
Agriculture Labourer | 23,947 | 12,153 | 11,794 |
Household Industries | 9,674 | 5,686 | 3,988 |
Other Workers | 38,365 | 31,289 | 7,076 |
Marginal Workers | 21,565 | 9,897 | 11,668 |
Non Working | 137,599 | 54,797 | 82,802 |
Nearby Talukas from Paramakudi Taluka
Below is the list of Talukas near Paramakudi Taluka in Ramanathapuram district.
Taluka | Population |
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Tiruvadanai Taluka population | 212,029 |
Mudukulathur Taluka population | 113,432 |
Kamuthi Taluka population | 135,658 |
Kadaladi Taluka population | 145,277 |
Ramanathapuram Taluka population | 399,232 |
Rameswaram Taluka population | 82,675 |
Paramakudi Taluka Map
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Paramakudi, Tamil Nadu - Wikipedia