Mevalurkuppam Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu - Census 2011
Mevalurkuppam is a Census Town city situated in Sriperumbudur taluka of Kancheepuram district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total 851 families residing in the Mevalurkuppam city. The total population of Mevalurkuppam is 3,805 out of which 1,894 are males and 1,911 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Mevalurkuppam is 1,009.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Mevalurkuppam city is 396 which is 10% of the total population. There are 201 male children and 195 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Mevalurkuppam is 970 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,009).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mevalurkuppam is 82.9%. Thus Mevalurkuppam has a lower literacy rate compared to 84.5% of Kancheepuram district. The male literacy rate is 88.48% and the female literacy rate is 77.45% in Mevalurkuppam.
Mevalurkuppam Census Town has total administration over 851 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.
Mevalurkuppam Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Mevalurkuppam Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 396 | 201 | 195 |
| Literacy | 82.9% | 79.1% | 69.5% |
| Scheduled Caste | 1,190 | 587 | 603 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 72 | 35 | 37 |
| Illiterate | 978 | 396 | 582 |
Caste-wise Population - Mevalurkuppam
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 31.3% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 1.9% of total population in Mevalurkuppam.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 1,190 | 587 | 603 |
| Schedule Tribe | 72 | 35 | 37 |
Religion-wise Population - Mevalurkuppam
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Mevalurkuppam is 3,505 which is 92.12% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Mevalurkuppam is 40 which is 1.05% of the total population. Below is the religion-wise population of Mevalurkuppam as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,505 | (92.12%) | 1,783 | 1,722 |
| Muslim | 40 | (1.05%) | 23 | 17 |
| Christian | 236 | (6.2%) | 70 | 166 |
| Sikh | 1 | (0.03%) | 0 | 1 |
| Buddhist | 2 | (0.05%) | 2 | 0 |
| Jain | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Other Religion | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| No Religion Specified | 21 | (0.55%) | 16 | 5 |
Literacy Rate - Mevalurkuppam
The total literacy rate of Mevalurkuppam was 82.93% in 2011 which is greater than the average literacy rate of 80.09% of Tamil Nadu. Population-wise, out of total 2,827 literates, males were 1,498 while females were 1,329. Also the male literacy rate was 88.48% and the female literacy rate was 77.45% in Mevalurkuppam.
| Mevalurkuppam | Tamil Nadu | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 77.45% | 73.44% |
| Male | 88.48% | 86.77% |
| Total | 82.93% | 80.09% |
Sex Ratio - Mevalurkuppam
The Sex Ratio of Mevalurkuppam is 1,009. Thus per every 1000 men there were 1,009 females in Mevalurkuppam. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 970 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 1,009 ) of Mevalurkuppam.
Child Population - Mevalurkuppam
According to Census 2011, there were 396 children between aged 0 to 6 years in Mevalurkuppam. Out of which 201 were male while 195 were female.
Working Population - Mevalurkuppam
In Mevalurkuppam Census Town out of total population, 1,600 were engaged in work activities. 75.7% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 24.3% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 1,600 workers engaged in Main Work, 9 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 42 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 1,211 | 796 | 415 |
| Cultivators | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 42 | 31 | 11 |
| Household Industries | 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Other Workers | 1,150 | 753 | 397 |
| Marginal Workers | 389 | 200 | 189 |
| Non Working | 2,205 | 898 | 1,307 |
Mevalurkuppam Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Mevalurkuppam is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 3,805 | 74.3% | 1,009 |
Map of Mevalurkuppam, Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Mevalurkuppam, Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu - Wikipedia