All Information About Pennagaram Subdistrict
Detailed information about Pennagaram Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Pennagaram is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Dharmapuri District of Tamil nadu State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Pennagaram - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5889 |
| District | Dharmapuri |
| Census Code 2011 | 5889 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 35 |
| Number of Villages | 58 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Dharmapuri (Code: 511) |
| Assembly Constituency | Dharmapuri (Code: 3905) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Dharmapuri | Venkateshwaran.S.P. ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Pennagaram Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
234,853
M: 123,177
F: 111,676 |
| Rural |
205,199
M: 108,106
F: 97,093 |
| Urban |
29,654
M: 15,071
F: 14,583 |
Number of Households: 57,398
Population Distribution
Total: 234,853 (Male: 123,177, Female: 111,676)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 27,405 (Male: 14,530, Female: 12,875)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 28,017 (Male: 14,643, Female: 13,374)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 4,900 (Male: 2,594, Female: 2,306)
Literate Population
Total: 132,404 (Male: 78,441, Female: 53,963)
Illiterate Population
Total: 102,449 (Male: 44,736, Female: 57,713)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 117,824 (Male: 71,428, Female: 46,396)
Main Workers
Total: 104,025 (Male: 65,260, Female: 38,765)
Marginal Workers
Total: 13,799 (Male: 6,168, Female: 7,631)
Non-Workers
Total: 117,029 (Male: 51,749, Female: 65,280)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 33,588 (Male: 19,988, Female: 13,600)
- Agricultural Laborers: 33,738 (Male: 17,356, Female: 16,382)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,155 (Male: 934, Female: 1,221)
- Other Workers: 34,544 (Male: 26,982, Female: 7,562)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,492 (Male: 645, Female: 847)
- Agricultural Laborers: 6,422 (Male: 2,179, Female: 4,243)
- Household Industry Workers: 707 (Male: 144, Female: 563)
- Other Workers: 5,178 (Male: 3,200, Female: 1,978)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Pennagaram Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
234,853
M: 123,177
F: 111,676 |
| Rural |
205,199
M: 108,106
F: 97,093 |
| Urban |
29,654
M: 15,071
F: 14,583 |
Number of Households: 57,398
Population Distribution
Total: 234,853 (Male: 123,177, Female: 111,676)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 27,405 (Male: 14,530, Female: 12,875)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 28,017 (Male: 14,643, Female: 13,374)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 4,900 (Male: 2,594, Female: 2,306)
Literate Population
Total: 132,404 (Male: 78,441, Female: 53,963)
Illiterate Population
Total: 102,449 (Male: 44,736, Female: 57,713)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 117,824 (Male: 71,428, Female: 46,396)
Main Workers
Total: 104,025 (Male: 65,260, Female: 38,765)
Marginal Workers
Total: 13,799 (Male: 6,168, Female: 7,631)
Non-Workers
Total: 117,029 (Male: 51,749, Female: 65,280)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 33,588 (Male: 19,988, Female: 13,600)
- Agricultural Laborers: 33,738 (Male: 17,356, Female: 16,382)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,155 (Male: 934, Female: 1,221)
- Other Workers: 34,544 (Male: 26,982, Female: 7,562)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,492 (Male: 645, Female: 847)
- Agricultural Laborers: 6,422 (Male: 2,179, Female: 4,243)
- Household Industry Workers: 707 (Male: 144, Female: 563)
- Other Workers: 5,178 (Male: 3,200, Female: 1,978)
Grampanchayat List of Pennagaram Tehsil/Taluka
Pennagaram Tehsil comprises 35 Gram Panchayats and 58 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Pennagaram. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.