Pechikulam Population, Caste, Working Data Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Census 2011
Pechikulam is a village situated in Madurai North taluka of Madurai district in Tamil Nadu. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 153 families residing in the village Pechikulam. The total population of Pechikulam is 1,060 out of which 504 are males and 556 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Pechikulam is 1,103.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Pechikulam village is 96 which is 9% of the total population. There are 49 male children and 47 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Pechikulam is 959 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,103) of Pechikulam village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pechikulam is 83.8%. Thus Pechikulam village has a higher literacy rate compared to 74.8% of Madurai district. The male literacy rate is 89.45% and the female literacy rate is 78.78% in Pechikulam village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Pechikulam village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Pechikulam Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Pechikulam village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 96 | 49 | 47 |
| Literacy | 83.82% | 89.45% | 78.78% |
| Scheduled Caste | 454 | 236 | 218 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illiterate | 252 | 97 | 155 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 42.8% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0% of total population in Pechikulam village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Pechikulam village out of total population, 285 were engaged in work activities. 72.3% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 27.7% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 285 workers engaged in Main Work, 5 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 27 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 206 | 147 | 59 |
| Cultivators | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 27 | 17 | 10 |
| Household Industries | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| Other Workers | 169 | 124 | 45 |
| Marginal Workers | 79 | 31 | 48 |
| Non Working | 775 | 326 | 449 |
Map of Pechikulam, Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Nearby Villages to Pechikulam, Madurai North
Below are the list of villages near Pechikulam village in Madurai North.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Alattur | 2,543 |
| Vagaikulam | 1,542 |
| Podumbu | 5,252 |
| Iraniyam | 1,333 |
| Adalai | 1,434 |
| Ayilangudi | 1,902 |
| Pattakkurichchi | 202 |
| Illuppakudi | 341 |
| Kovilappangudi | 7,419 |
| Maranavariendal | 734 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Pechikulam, Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Wikipedia