All Information About Sankarapuram Subdistrict
Detailed information about Sankarapuram Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Sankarapuram is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Kallakurichi District of Tamil nadu State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Sankarapuram - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5733 |
| District | Kallakurichi |
| Census Code 2011 | 5733 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 49 |
| Number of Villages | 64 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Kallakurichi (Code: 514) |
| Assembly Constituency | Rishivandiyam (Code: 3926) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Rishivandiyam | Karthikeyan K ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Sankarapuram Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
407,970
M: 206,075
F: 201,895 |
| Rural |
392,306
M: 198,257
F: 194,049 |
| Urban |
15,664
M: 7,818
F: 7,846 |
Number of Households: 91,183
Population Distribution
Total: 407,970 (Male: 206,075, Female: 201,895)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 51,338 (Male: 26,474, Female: 24,864)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 109,862 (Male: 55,600, Female: 54,262)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 47,344 (Male: 23,807, Female: 23,537)
Literate Population
Total: 228,560 (Male: 130,660, Female: 97,900)
Illiterate Population
Total: 179,410 (Male: 75,415, Female: 103,995)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 210,805 (Male: 121,158, Female: 89,647)
Main Workers
Total: 165,690 (Male: 99,930, Female: 65,760)
Marginal Workers
Total: 45,115 (Male: 21,228, Female: 23,887)
Non-Workers
Total: 197,165 (Male: 84,917, Female: 112,248)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 52,957 (Male: 34,793, Female: 18,164)
- Agricultural Laborers: 81,909 (Male: 42,715, Female: 39,194)
- Household Industry Workers: 3,370 (Male: 1,807, Female: 1,563)
- Other Workers: 27,454 (Male: 20,615, Female: 6,839)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 4,782 (Male: 2,517, Female: 2,265)
- Agricultural Laborers: 32,619 (Male: 14,493, Female: 18,126)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,498 (Male: 499, Female: 999)
- Other Workers: 6,216 (Male: 3,719, Female: 2,497)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Sankarapuram Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
407,970
M: 206,075
F: 201,895 |
| Rural |
392,306
M: 198,257
F: 194,049 |
| Urban |
15,664
M: 7,818
F: 7,846 |
Number of Households: 91,183
Population Distribution
Total: 407,970 (Male: 206,075, Female: 201,895)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 51,338 (Male: 26,474, Female: 24,864)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 109,862 (Male: 55,600, Female: 54,262)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 47,344 (Male: 23,807, Female: 23,537)
Literate Population
Total: 228,560 (Male: 130,660, Female: 97,900)
Illiterate Population
Total: 179,410 (Male: 75,415, Female: 103,995)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 210,805 (Male: 121,158, Female: 89,647)
Main Workers
Total: 165,690 (Male: 99,930, Female: 65,760)
Marginal Workers
Total: 45,115 (Male: 21,228, Female: 23,887)
Non-Workers
Total: 197,165 (Male: 84,917, Female: 112,248)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 52,957 (Male: 34,793, Female: 18,164)
- Agricultural Laborers: 81,909 (Male: 42,715, Female: 39,194)
- Household Industry Workers: 3,370 (Male: 1,807, Female: 1,563)
- Other Workers: 27,454 (Male: 20,615, Female: 6,839)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 4,782 (Male: 2,517, Female: 2,265)
- Agricultural Laborers: 32,619 (Male: 14,493, Female: 18,126)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,498 (Male: 499, Female: 999)
- Other Workers: 6,216 (Male: 3,719, Female: 2,497)
Grampanchayat List of Sankarapuram Tehsil/Taluka
Sankarapuram Tehsil comprises 49 Gram Panchayats and 64 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Sankarapuram. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sankarapuram
Sankarapuram is located in the Kallakurichi District of Tamil nadu State, India.
Sankarapuram Tehsil has 64 villages.
Sankarapuram has a total of 49 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Sankarapuram is 407,970.
In Sankarapuram, there are 206,075 males and 201,895 females.
There are 51,338 children in Sankarapuram, comprising 26,474 males and 24,864 females.
In Sankarapuram, the literate population is 228,560 (130,660 males and 97,900 females). The illiterate population is 179,410 (75,415 males and 103,995 females).