Nedungundram Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu - Census 2011
Nedungundram is a Census Town city situated in Chengalpattu taluka of Kancheepuram district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total 3,468 families residing in the Nedungundram city. The total population of Nedungundram is 14,390 out of which 7,376 are males and 7,014 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Nedungundram is 951.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Nedungundram city is 1663 which is 12% of the total population. There are 845 male children and 818 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Nedungundram is 968 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (951).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nedungundram is 87%. Thus Nedungundram has a higher literacy rate compared to 84.5% of Kancheepuram district. The male literacy rate is 91.67% and the female literacy rate is 82.07% in Nedungundram.
Nedungundram Census Town has total administration over 3,468 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.
Nedungundram Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Nedungundram Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 1,663 | 845 | 818 |
| Literacy | 87% | 81.2% | 72.5% |
| Scheduled Caste | 3,465 | 1,756 | 1,709 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 104 | 53 | 51 |
| Illiterate | 3,318 | 1,389 | 1,929 |
Caste-wise Population - Nedungundram
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 24.1% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.7% of total population in Nedungundram.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 3,465 | 1,756 | 1,709 |
| Schedule Tribe | 104 | 53 | 51 |
Religion-wise Population - Nedungundram
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Nedungundram is 12,430 which is 86.38% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Nedungundram is 424 which is 2.95% of the total population. Below is the religion-wise population of Nedungundram as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 12,430 | (86.38%) | 6,376 | 6,054 |
| Muslim | 424 | (2.95%) | 217 | 207 |
| Christian | 1,327 | (9.22%) | 672 | 655 |
| Sikh | 36 | (0.25%) | 30 | 6 |
| Buddhist | 1 | (0.01%) | 1 | 0 |
| Jain | 14 | (0.1%) | 7 | 7 |
| Other Religion | 2 | (0.01%) | 1 | 1 |
| No Religion Specified | 156 | (1.08%) | 72 | 84 |
Literacy Rate - Nedungundram
The total literacy rate of Nedungundram was 87% in 2011 which is greater than the average literacy rate of 80.09% of Tamil Nadu. Population-wise, out of total 11,072 literates, males were 5,987 while females were 5,085. Also the male literacy rate was 91.67% and the female literacy rate was 82.07% in Nedungundram.
| Nedungundram | Tamil Nadu | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 82.07% | 73.44% |
| Male | 91.67% | 86.77% |
| Total | 87% | 80.09% |
Sex Ratio - Nedungundram
The Sex Ratio of Nedungundram is 951. Thus per every 1000 men there were 951 females in Nedungundram. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 968 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio ( 951 ) of Nedungundram.
Child Population - Nedungundram
According to Census 2011, there were 1,663 children between aged 0 to 6 years in Nedungundram. Out of which 845 were male while 818 were female.
Working Population - Nedungundram
In Nedungundram Census Town out of total population, 6,301 were engaged in work activities. 79% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 21% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 6,301 workers engaged in Main Work, 105 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 81 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 4,979 | 3,830 | 1,149 |
| Cultivators | 105 | 80 | 25 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 81 | 57 | 24 |
| Household Industries | 64 | 33 | 31 |
| Other Workers | 4,729 | 3,660 | 1,069 |
| Marginal Workers | 1,322 | 784 | 538 |
| Non Working | 8,089 | 2,762 | 5,327 |
Nedungundram Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Nedungundram is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 14,390 | 76.9% | 951 |
Map of Nedungundram, Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Nedungundram, Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu - Wikipedia