Chidambaram (Nm) Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu - Census 2011

Chidambaram (Nm) is a Census Town city situated in Chidambaram taluka of Cuddalore district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total 1,415 families residing in the Chidambaram (Nm) city. The total population of Chidambaram (Nm) is 6,039 out of which 3,214 are males and 2,825 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Chidambaram (Nm) is 879.

The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Chidambaram (Nm) city is 550 which is 9% of the total population. There are 295 male children and 255 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Chidambaram (Nm) is 864 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (879).

As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chidambaram (Nm) is 92.4%. Thus Chidambaram (Nm) has a higher literacy rate compared to 78% of Cuddalore district. The male literacy rate is 96.61% and the female literacy rate is 87.63% in Chidambaram (Nm).

Chidambaram (Nm) Census Town has total administration over 1,415 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.

Chidambaram (Nm) Census Town

As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Chidambaram (Nm) Census Town.

Caste-wise Population - Chidambaram (Nm)

Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 40.7% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.7% of total population in Chidambaram (Nm).

Religion-wise Population - Chidambaram (Nm)

As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Chidambaram (Nm) is 5,775 which is 95.63% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Chidambaram (Nm) is 114 which is 1.89% of the total population. Below is the religion-wise population of Chidambaram (Nm) as per Census 2011.

Literacy Rate - Chidambaram (Nm)

The total literacy rate of Chidambaram (Nm) was 92.4% in 2011 which is greater than the average literacy rate of 80.09% of Tamil Nadu. Population-wise, out of total 5,072 literates, males were 2,820 while females were 2,252. Also the male literacy rate was 96.61% and the female literacy rate was 87.63% in Chidambaram (Nm).

Sex Ratio - Chidambaram (Nm)

The Sex Ratio of Chidambaram (Nm) is 879. Thus per every 1000 men there were 879 females in Chidambaram (Nm). Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 864 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 879 ) of Chidambaram (Nm).

Child Population - Chidambaram (Nm)

According to Census 2011, there were 550 children between aged 0 to 6 years in Chidambaram (Nm). Out of which 295 were male while 255 were female.

Working Population - Chidambaram (Nm)

In Chidambaram (Nm) Census Town out of total population, 2,455 were engaged in work activities. 52.8% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 47.2% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 2,455 workers engaged in Main Work, 16 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 62 were Agricultural labourers.

Chidambaram (Nm) Wards

A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Chidambaram (Nm) is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.

Map of Chidambaram (Nm), Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu

Reference

• Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
• Chidambaram (Nm), Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu - Wikipedia