Balakrishnapuram Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Dindigul, Tamil Nadu - Census 2011
Balakrishnapuram is a Census Town city situated in Dindigul taluka of Dindigul district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total 6,561 families residing in the Balakrishnapuram city. The total population of Balakrishnapuram is 25,627 out of which 12,965 are males and 12,662 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Balakrishnapuram is 977.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Balakrishnapuram city is 2486 which is 10% of the total population. There are 1311 male children and 1175 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Balakrishnapuram is 896 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (977).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balakrishnapuram is 88.9%. Thus Balakrishnapuram has a higher literacy rate compared to 76.3% of Dindigul district. The male literacy rate is 93.74% and the female literacy rate is 83.98% in Balakrishnapuram.
Balakrishnapuram Census Town has total administration over 6,561 houses to which it supplies basic amenities such as water and sewerage. It is also authorized to build roads within Census Town limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.
Balakrishnapuram Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Balakrishnapuram Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 2,486 | 1,311 | 1,175 |
| Literacy | 88.9% | 84.3% | 76.2% |
| Scheduled Caste | 5,115 | 2,569 | 2,546 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Illiterate | 5,055 | 2,040 | 3,015 |
Caste-wise Population - Balakrishnapuram
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 20% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0% of total population in Balakrishnapuram.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 5,115 | 2,569 | 2,546 |
| Schedule Tribe | 6 | 4 | 2 |
Religion-wise Population - Balakrishnapuram
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Balakrishnapuram is 20,570 which is 80.27% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Balakrishnapuram is 1,014 which is 3.96% of the total population. Below is the religion-wise population of Balakrishnapuram as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 20,570 | (80.27%) | 10,464 | 10,106 |
| Muslim | 1,014 | (3.96%) | 527 | 487 |
| Christian | 3,747 | (14.62%) | 1,854 | 1,893 |
| Sikh | 6 | (0.02%) | 5 | 1 |
| Buddhist | 10 | (0.04%) | 4 | 6 |
| Jain | 1 | (0%) | 0 | 1 |
| Other Religion | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| No Religion Specified | 279 | (1.09%) | 111 | 168 |
Literacy Rate - Balakrishnapuram
The total literacy rate of Balakrishnapuram was 88.9% in 2011 which is greater than the average literacy rate of 80.09% of Tamil Nadu. Population-wise, out of total 20,572 literates, males were 10,925 while females were 9,647. Also the male literacy rate was 93.74% and the female literacy rate was 83.98% in Balakrishnapuram.
| Balakrishnapuram | Tamil Nadu | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 83.98% | 73.44% |
| Male | 93.74% | 86.77% |
| Total | 88.9% | 80.09% |
Sex Ratio - Balakrishnapuram
The Sex Ratio of Balakrishnapuram is 977. Thus per every 1000 men there were 977 females in Balakrishnapuram. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 896 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 977 ) of Balakrishnapuram.
Child Population - Balakrishnapuram
According to Census 2011, there were 2,486 children between aged 0 to 6 years in Balakrishnapuram. Out of which 1,311 were male while 1,175 were female.
Working Population - Balakrishnapuram
In Balakrishnapuram Census Town out of total population, 11,178 were engaged in work activities. 79.6% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 20.4% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 11,178 workers engaged in Main Work, 119 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 615 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 8,896 | 6,282 | 2,614 |
| Cultivators | 119 | 78 | 41 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 615 | 338 | 277 |
| Household Industries | 338 | 146 | 192 |
| Other Workers | 7,824 | 5,720 | 2,104 |
| Marginal Workers | 2,282 | 1,299 | 983 |
| Non Working | 14,449 | 5,384 | 9,065 |
Balakrishnapuram Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Balakrishnapuram is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 25,627 | 80.3% | 977 |
Map of Balakrishnapuram, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Balakrishnapuram, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu - Wikipedia