All Information About Agastheeswaram Subdistrict
Detailed information about Agastheeswaram Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Agastheeswaram is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Kanniyakumari District of Tamil nadu State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Agastheeswaram - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5884 |
| District | Kanniyakumari |
| Census Code 2011 | 5884 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 24 |
| Number of Villages | 60 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Kanniyakumari (Code: 516) |
| Assembly Constituency | Kanniyakumari (Code: 3936) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Kanniyakumari | Thalavai Sundaram N. ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Agastheeswaram Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
552,175
M: 272,393
F: 279,782 |
| Rural |
105,759
M: 52,505
F: 53,254 |
| Urban |
446,416
M: 219,888
F: 226,528 |
Number of Households: 146,942
Population Distribution
Total: 552,175 (Male: 272,393, Female: 279,782)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 52,730 (Male: 26,657, Female: 26,073)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 30,512 (Male: 15,051, Female: 15,461)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 966 (Male: 466, Female: 500)
Literate Population
Total: 467,766 (Male: 234,229, Female: 233,537)
Illiterate Population
Total: 84,409 (Male: 38,164, Female: 46,245)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 195,077 (Male: 152,154, Female: 42,923)
Main Workers
Total: 168,692 (Male: 136,951, Female: 31,741)
Marginal Workers
Total: 26,385 (Male: 15,203, Female: 11,182)
Non-Workers
Total: 357,098 (Male: 120,239, Female: 236,859)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 3,332 (Male: 2,925, Female: 407)
- Agricultural Laborers: 12,705 (Male: 10,758, Female: 1,947)
- Household Industry Workers: 7,072 (Male: 2,888, Female: 4,184)
- Other Workers: 145,583 (Male: 120,380, Female: 25,203)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 762 (Male: 548, Female: 214)
- Agricultural Laborers: 3,975 (Male: 2,937, Female: 1,038)
- Household Industry Workers: 3,709 (Male: 678, Female: 3,031)
- Other Workers: 17,939 (Male: 11,040, Female: 6,899)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Agastheeswaram Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
552,175
M: 272,393
F: 279,782 |
| Rural |
105,759
M: 52,505
F: 53,254 |
| Urban |
446,416
M: 219,888
F: 226,528 |
Number of Households: 146,942
Population Distribution
Total: 552,175 (Male: 272,393, Female: 279,782)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 52,730 (Male: 26,657, Female: 26,073)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 30,512 (Male: 15,051, Female: 15,461)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 966 (Male: 466, Female: 500)
Literate Population
Total: 467,766 (Male: 234,229, Female: 233,537)
Illiterate Population
Total: 84,409 (Male: 38,164, Female: 46,245)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 195,077 (Male: 152,154, Female: 42,923)
Main Workers
Total: 168,692 (Male: 136,951, Female: 31,741)
Marginal Workers
Total: 26,385 (Male: 15,203, Female: 11,182)
Non-Workers
Total: 357,098 (Male: 120,239, Female: 236,859)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 3,332 (Male: 2,925, Female: 407)
- Agricultural Laborers: 12,705 (Male: 10,758, Female: 1,947)
- Household Industry Workers: 7,072 (Male: 2,888, Female: 4,184)
- Other Workers: 145,583 (Male: 120,380, Female: 25,203)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 762 (Male: 548, Female: 214)
- Agricultural Laborers: 3,975 (Male: 2,937, Female: 1,038)
- Household Industry Workers: 3,709 (Male: 678, Female: 3,031)
- Other Workers: 17,939 (Male: 11,040, Female: 6,899)
Grampanchayat List of Agastheeswaram Tehsil/Taluka
Agastheeswaram Tehsil comprises 24 Gram Panchayats and 60 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Agastheeswaram. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Agastheeswaram
Agastheeswaram is located in the Kanniyakumari District of Tamil nadu State, India.
Agastheeswaram Tehsil has 60 villages.
Agastheeswaram has a total of 24 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Agastheeswaram is 552,175.
In Agastheeswaram, there are 272,393 males and 279,782 females.
There are 52,730 children in Agastheeswaram, comprising 26,657 males and 26,073 females.
In Agastheeswaram, the literate population is 467,766 (234,229 males and 233,537 females). The illiterate population is 84,409 (38,164 males and 46,245 females).