Karukkalvadi Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Salem, Tamil Nadu - Census 2011
Karukkalvadi is a Census Town city situated in Omalur taluka of Salem district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total 3,068 families residing in the Karukkalvadi city. The total population of Karukkalvadi is 12,052 out of which 6,313 are males and 5,739 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Karukkalvadi is 909.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Karukkalvadi city is 1376 which is 11% of the total population. There are 710 male children and 666 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Karukkalvadi is 938 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (909).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karukkalvadi is 58.3%. Thus Karukkalvadi has a lower literacy rate compared to 72.9% of Salem district. The male literacy rate is 66.11% and the female literacy rate is 49.71% in Karukkalvadi.
Karukkalvadi Census Town has total administration over 3,068 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.
Karukkalvadi Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Karukkalvadi Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 1,376 | 710 | 666 |
| Literacy | 58.3% | 58.7% | 43.9% |
| Scheduled Caste | 950 | 484 | 466 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Illiterate | 5,826 | 2,609 | 3,217 |
Caste-wise Population - Karukkalvadi
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 7.9% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0% of total population in Karukkalvadi.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 950 | 484 | 466 |
| Schedule Tribe | 4 | 1 | 3 |
Religion-wise Population - Karukkalvadi
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Karukkalvadi is 12,008 which is 99.63% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Karukkalvadi is 4 which is 0.03% of the total population. Below is the religion-wise population of Karukkalvadi as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 12,008 | (99.63%) | 6,294 | 5,714 |
| Muslim | 4 | (0.03%) | 3 | 1 |
| Christian | 27 | (0.22%) | 9 | 18 |
| Sikh | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Buddhist | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Jain | 4 | (0.03%) | 3 | 1 |
| Other Religion | 5 | (0.04%) | 3 | 2 |
| No Religion Specified | 4 | (0.03%) | 1 | 3 |
Literacy Rate - Karukkalvadi
The total literacy rate of Karukkalvadi was 58.32% in 2011 which is less than the average literacy rate of 80.09% of Tamil Nadu. Population-wise, out of total 6,226 literates, males were 3,704 while females were 2,522. Also the male literacy rate was 66.11% and the female literacy rate was 49.71% in Karukkalvadi.
| Karukkalvadi | Tamil Nadu | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.71% | 73.44% |
| Male | 66.11% | 86.77% |
| Total | 58.32% | 80.09% |
Sex Ratio - Karukkalvadi
The Sex Ratio of Karukkalvadi is 909. Thus per every 1000 men there were 909 females in Karukkalvadi. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 938 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio ( 909 ) of Karukkalvadi.
Child Population - Karukkalvadi
According to Census 2011, there were 1,376 children between aged 0 to 6 years in Karukkalvadi. Out of which 710 were male while 666 were female.
Working Population - Karukkalvadi
In Karukkalvadi Census Town out of total population, 6,888 were engaged in work activities. 99% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 1% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 6,888 workers engaged in Main Work, 343 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 210 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 6,820 | 4,058 | 2,762 |
| Cultivators | 343 | 214 | 129 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 210 | 110 | 100 |
| Household Industries | 4,469 | 2,395 | 2,074 |
| Other Workers | 1,798 | 1,339 | 459 |
| Marginal Workers | 68 | 22 | 46 |
| Non Working | 5,164 | 2,233 | 2,931 |
Karukkalvadi Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Karukkalvadi is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 12,052 | 51.7% | 909 |
Map of Karukkalvadi, Salem, Tamil Nadu
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Karukkalvadi, Salem, Tamil Nadu - Wikipedia