Uthamapalayam Taluka Population, Caste, Religion Data - Theni district, Tamil Nadu
Uthamapalayam Taluka of Theni district has a total population of 435,069 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 217,142 are males while 217,927 are females. In 2011 there were a total 118,381 families residing in Uthamapalayam Taluka. The Average Sex Ratio of Uthamapalayam Taluka is 1,004.
As per Census 2011 out of total population, 67.3% people live in Urban areas while 32.7% live in the Rural areas. The average literacy rate in urban areas is 79.8% while that in rural areas is 74%. Also the Sex Ratio of Urban areas in Uthamapalayam Taluka is 1,012 while that of Rural areas is 986.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Uthamapalayam Taluka is 39512 which is 9% of the total population. There are 20454 male children and 19058 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Uthamapalayam Taluka is 932 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 1,004 ) of Uthamapalayam Taluka.
The total literacy rate of Uthamapalayam Taluka is 77.9%. The male literacy rate is 77.47% and the female literacy rate is 64.22% in Uthamapalayam Taluka.
To facilitate the administration, Uthamapalayam Taluka is further divided into 14 towns and 32 villages.
Uthamapalayam Taluka Data
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Uthamapalayam Taluka.
Total | Male | Female | |
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Children (Age 0-6) | 39,512 | 20,454 | 19,058 |
Literacy | 77.9% | 77.47% | 64.22% |
Scheduled Caste | 72,449 | 36,021 | 36,428 |
Scheduled Tribe | 300 | 156 | 144 |
Illiterate | 126,917 | 48,932 | 77,985 |
Caste-wise Population - Uthamapalayam Taluka
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 16.7% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.1% of total population in Uthamapalayam Taluka of Tamil Nadu.
Total | Male | Female | |
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Schedule Caste | 72,449 | 36,021 | 36,428 |
Schedule Tribe | 300 | 156 | 144 |
Religion-wise Population - Uthamapalayam Taluka
Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Hindu | 379,830 | (87.3%) | 189,870 | 189,960 |
Muslim | 30,560 | (7.02%) | 15,121 | 15,439 |
Christian | 23,490 | (5.4%) | 11,569 | 11,921 |
Sikh | 44 | (0.01%) | 21 | 23 |
Buddhist | 53 | (0.01%) | 31 | 22 |
Jain | 7 | (0%) | 3 | 4 |
Other Religion | 17 | (0%) | 6 | 11 |
No Religion Specified | 1,068 | (0.25%) | 521 | 547 |
Literacy Rate - Uthamapalayam Taluka
Average literacy rate of Uthamapalayam Taluka in 2011 were 77.9% in which, male and female literacy were 85.52% and 70.37% respectively. Total literate in Uthamapalayam Taluka were 308,152 of which male and female were 168,210 and 139,942 respectively.
Sex Ratio - Uthamapalayam Taluka
The Sex Ratio of Uthamapalayam Taluka is 1,004 . Thus for every 1000 men there were 1,004 females in Uthamapalayam Taluka. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 932 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 1,004 ) of Uthamapalayam Taluka.
Child Population - Uthamapalayam Taluka
According to Census 2011, there were 39,512 children between age 0 to 6 years in Uthamapalayam Taluka. Out of which 20,454 were male while 19,058 were female.
Urban/Rural Population - Uthamapalayam Taluka
As per Census 2011, there are a total 80,546 families under Uthamapalayam Taluka living in urban areas while 80,546 families are living within Rural areas. Thus around 67.3% of total population of Uthamapalayam Taluka lives in Urban areas while 32.7% lives in Rural areas. Population of children (0 - 6 years) in urban regions is 26,727 while that in rural regions is 12,785.
Total | Urban | Rural | |
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Population | 435,069 | 292,919 | 142,150 |
Children (0 - 6 years) | 39,512 | 26,727 | 12,785 |
Schedule Caste | 72,449 | 42,297 | 30,152 |
Schedule Tribe | 300 | 283 | 17 |
Literacy | 77.9% | 79.82% | 73.97% |
Sex Ratio | 1,004 | 1,012 | 986 |
Working Population - Uthamapalayam Taluka
In Uthamapalayam Taluka out of total population, 208,752 were engaged in work activities. 91.3% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 8.7% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 208,752 workers engaged in Main Work, 10,266 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 117,840 were Agricultural labourers.
Total | Male | Female | |
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Main Workers | 190,529 | 118,886 | 71,643 |
Cultivators | 10,266 | 7,360 | 2,906 |
Agriculture Labourer | 117,840 | 64,000 | 53,840 |
Household Industries | 4,183 | 2,330 | 1,853 |
Other Workers | 58,240 | 45,196 | 13,044 |
Marginal Workers | 18,223 | 9,419 | 8,804 |
Non Working | 226,317 | 88,837 | 137,480 |
Nearby Talukas from Uthamapalayam Taluka
Below is the list of Talukas near Uthamapalayam Taluka in Theni district.
Taluka | Population |
---|---|
Andipatti Taluka population | 212,700 |
Theni Taluka population | 199,983 |
Periyakulam Taluka population | 217,358 |
Bodinayakanur Taluka population | 180,789 |
Uthamapalayam Taluka Map
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Uthamapalayam, Tamil Nadu - Wikipedia