All Information About Virudhachalam Subdistrict
Detailed information about Virudhachalam Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Virudhachalam is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Cuddalore District of Tamil nadu State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Virudhachalam - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5793 |
| District | Cuddalore |
| Census Code 2011 | 5793 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 98 |
| Number of Villages | 127 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Chidambaram (Code: 508) |
| Assembly Constituency | Bhuvanagiri (Code: 3888) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Bhuvanagiri | Arunmozhithevan. A ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Virudhachalam Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
426,592
M: 216,699
F: 209,893 |
| Rural |
329,696
M: 167,856
F: 161,840 |
| Urban |
96,896
M: 48,843
F: 48,053 |
Number of Households: 105,142
Population Distribution
Total: 426,592 (Male: 216,699, Female: 209,893)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 47,856 (Male: 25,637, Female: 22,219)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 132,645 (Male: 67,177, Female: 65,468)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 2,813 (Male: 1,411, Female: 1,402)
Literate Population
Total: 285,988 (Male: 162,517, Female: 123,471)
Illiterate Population
Total: 140,604 (Male: 54,182, Female: 86,422)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 199,755 (Male: 123,666, Female: 76,089)
Main Workers
Total: 140,925 (Male: 96,933, Female: 43,992)
Marginal Workers
Total: 58,830 (Male: 26,733, Female: 32,097)
Non-Workers
Total: 226,837 (Male: 93,033, Female: 133,804)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 28,467 (Male: 21,067, Female: 7,400)
- Agricultural Laborers: 59,841 (Male: 33,089, Female: 26,752)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,834 (Male: 1,561, Female: 1,273)
- Other Workers: 49,783 (Male: 41,216, Female: 8,567)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 8,036 (Male: 4,638, Female: 3,398)
- Agricultural Laborers: 38,111 (Male: 15,072, Female: 23,039)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,807 (Male: 600, Female: 1,207)
- Other Workers: 10,876 (Male: 6,423, Female: 4,453)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Virudhachalam Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
426,592
M: 216,699
F: 209,893 |
| Rural |
329,696
M: 167,856
F: 161,840 |
| Urban |
96,896
M: 48,843
F: 48,053 |
Number of Households: 105,142
Population Distribution
Total: 426,592 (Male: 216,699, Female: 209,893)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 47,856 (Male: 25,637, Female: 22,219)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 132,645 (Male: 67,177, Female: 65,468)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 2,813 (Male: 1,411, Female: 1,402)
Literate Population
Total: 285,988 (Male: 162,517, Female: 123,471)
Illiterate Population
Total: 140,604 (Male: 54,182, Female: 86,422)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 199,755 (Male: 123,666, Female: 76,089)
Main Workers
Total: 140,925 (Male: 96,933, Female: 43,992)
Marginal Workers
Total: 58,830 (Male: 26,733, Female: 32,097)
Non-Workers
Total: 226,837 (Male: 93,033, Female: 133,804)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 28,467 (Male: 21,067, Female: 7,400)
- Agricultural Laborers: 59,841 (Male: 33,089, Female: 26,752)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,834 (Male: 1,561, Female: 1,273)
- Other Workers: 49,783 (Male: 41,216, Female: 8,567)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 8,036 (Male: 4,638, Female: 3,398)
- Agricultural Laborers: 38,111 (Male: 15,072, Female: 23,039)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,807 (Male: 600, Female: 1,207)
- Other Workers: 10,876 (Male: 6,423, Female: 4,453)
Grampanchayat List of Virudhachalam Tehsil/Taluka
Virudhachalam Tehsil comprises 98 Gram Panchayats and 127 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Virudhachalam. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Virudhachalam
Virudhachalam is located in the Cuddalore District of Tamil nadu State, India.
Virudhachalam Tehsil has 127 villages.
Virudhachalam has a total of 98 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Virudhachalam is 426,592.
In Virudhachalam, there are 216,699 males and 209,893 females.
There are 47,856 children in Virudhachalam, comprising 25,637 males and 22,219 females.
In Virudhachalam, the literate population is 285,988 (162,517 males and 123,471 females). The illiterate population is 140,604 (54,182 males and 86,422 females).