Venkatachalapuram Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu - Census 2011
Venkatachalapuram is a Census Town city situated in Sattur taluka of Virudhunagar district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total 2,594 families residing in the Venkatachalapuram city. The total population of Venkatachalapuram is 9,540 out of which 4,752 are males and 4,788 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Venkatachalapuram is 1,008.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Venkatachalapuram city is 880 which is 9% of the total population. There are 469 male children and 411 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Venkatachalapuram is 876 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,008).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Venkatachalapuram is 89.9%. Thus Venkatachalapuram has a higher literacy rate compared to 80.2% of Virudhunagar district. The male literacy rate is 94.47% and the female literacy rate is 85.47% in Venkatachalapuram.
Venkatachalapuram Census Town has total administration over 2,594 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.
Venkatachalapuram Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Venkatachalapuram Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 880 | 469 | 411 |
| Literacy | 89.9% | 85.1% | 78.1% |
| Scheduled Caste | 1,540 | 791 | 749 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 12 | 8 | 4 |
| Illiterate | 1,753 | 706 | 1,047 |
Caste-wise Population - Venkatachalapuram
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 16.1% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.1% of total population in Venkatachalapuram.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 1,540 | 791 | 749 |
| Schedule Tribe | 12 | 8 | 4 |
Religion-wise Population - Venkatachalapuram
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Venkatachalapuram is 8,605 which is 90.2% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Venkatachalapuram is 331 which is 3.47% of the total population. Below is the religion-wise population of Venkatachalapuram as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 8,605 | (90.2%) | 4,310 | 4,295 |
| Muslim | 331 | (3.47%) | 158 | 173 |
| Christian | 596 | (6.25%) | 281 | 315 |
| Sikh | 1 | (0.01%) | 1 | 0 |
| Buddhist | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Jain | 3 | (0.03%) | 1 | 2 |
| Other Religion | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| No Religion Specified | 4 | (0.04%) | 1 | 3 |
Literacy Rate - Venkatachalapuram
The total literacy rate of Venkatachalapuram was 89.92% in 2011 which is greater than the average literacy rate of 80.09% of Tamil Nadu. Population-wise, out of total 7,787 literates, males were 4,046 while females were 3,741. Also the male literacy rate was 94.47% and the female literacy rate was 85.47% in Venkatachalapuram.
| Venkatachalapuram | Tamil Nadu | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 85.47% | 73.44% |
| Male | 94.47% | 86.77% |
| Total | 89.92% | 80.09% |
Sex Ratio - Venkatachalapuram
The Sex Ratio of Venkatachalapuram is 1,008. Thus per every 1000 men there were 1,008 females in Venkatachalapuram. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 876 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 1,008 ) of Venkatachalapuram.
Child Population - Venkatachalapuram
According to Census 2011, there were 880 children between aged 0 to 6 years in Venkatachalapuram. Out of which 469 were male while 411 were female.
Working Population - Venkatachalapuram
In Venkatachalapuram Census Town out of total population, 3,880 were engaged in work activities. 94% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 6% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 3,880 workers engaged in Main Work, 13 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 34 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 3,647 | 2,476 | 1,171 |
| Cultivators | 13 | 11 | 2 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 34 | 25 | 9 |
| Household Industries | 79 | 43 | 36 |
| Other Workers | 3,521 | 2,397 | 1,124 |
| Marginal Workers | 233 | 130 | 103 |
| Non Working | 5,660 | 2,146 | 3,514 |
Venkatachalapuram Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Venkatachalapuram is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 9,540 | 81.6% | 1,008 |
Map of Venkatachalapuram, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Venkatachalapuram, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu - Wikipedia