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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pennagaram
Pennagaram is located in the Dharmapuri District of Tamil nadu State, India.
Pennagaram Tehsil has 58 villages.
Pennagaram has a total of 35 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Pennagaram is 234,853.
In Pennagaram, there are 123,177 males and 111,676 females.
There are 27,405 children in Pennagaram, comprising 14,530 males and 12,875 females.
In Pennagaram, the literate population is 132,404 (78,441 males and 53,963 females). The illiterate population is 102,449 (44,736 males and 57,713 females).