All Information About Kalkulam Subdistrict
Detailed information about Kalkulam Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Kalkulam is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Kanniyakumari District of Tamil nadu State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Kalkulam - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5882 |
| District | Kanniyakumari |
| Census Code 2011 | 5882 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 16 |
| Number of Villages | 52 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Kanniyakumari (Code: 516) |
| Assembly Constituency | Colachel (Code: 3935) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Colachel | Data Not Found ( Data Not Found) |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Kalkulam Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
606,706
M: 302,183
F: 304,523 |
| Rural |
113,334
M: 56,825
F: 56,509 |
| Urban |
493,372
M: 245,358
F: 248,014 |
Number of Households: 154,700
Population Distribution
Total: 606,706 (Male: 302,183, Female: 304,523)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 59,098 (Male: 30,164, Female: 28,934)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 18,366 (Male: 9,209, Female: 9,157)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 2,957 (Male: 1,436, Female: 1,521)
Literate Population
Total: 502,091 (Male: 253,949, Female: 248,142)
Illiterate Population
Total: 104,615 (Male: 48,234, Female: 56,381)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 221,893 (Male: 173,527, Female: 48,366)
Main Workers
Total: 180,267 (Male: 148,623, Female: 31,644)
Marginal Workers
Total: 41,626 (Male: 24,904, Female: 16,722)
Non-Workers
Total: 384,813 (Male: 128,656, Female: 256,157)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 4,462 (Male: 3,777, Female: 685)
- Agricultural Laborers: 16,458 (Male: 14,928, Female: 1,530)
- Household Industry Workers: 5,812 (Male: 2,218, Female: 3,594)
- Other Workers: 153,535 (Male: 127,700, Female: 25,835)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,070 (Male: 753, Female: 317)
- Agricultural Laborers: 6,860 (Male: 5,553, Female: 1,307)
- Household Industry Workers: 4,722 (Male: 1,129, Female: 3,593)
- Other Workers: 28,974 (Male: 17,469, Female: 11,505)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Kalkulam Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
606,706
M: 302,183
F: 304,523 |
| Rural |
113,334
M: 56,825
F: 56,509 |
| Urban |
493,372
M: 245,358
F: 248,014 |
Number of Households: 154,700
Population Distribution
Total: 606,706 (Male: 302,183, Female: 304,523)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 59,098 (Male: 30,164, Female: 28,934)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 18,366 (Male: 9,209, Female: 9,157)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 2,957 (Male: 1,436, Female: 1,521)
Literate Population
Total: 502,091 (Male: 253,949, Female: 248,142)
Illiterate Population
Total: 104,615 (Male: 48,234, Female: 56,381)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 221,893 (Male: 173,527, Female: 48,366)
Main Workers
Total: 180,267 (Male: 148,623, Female: 31,644)
Marginal Workers
Total: 41,626 (Male: 24,904, Female: 16,722)
Non-Workers
Total: 384,813 (Male: 128,656, Female: 256,157)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 4,462 (Male: 3,777, Female: 685)
- Agricultural Laborers: 16,458 (Male: 14,928, Female: 1,530)
- Household Industry Workers: 5,812 (Male: 2,218, Female: 3,594)
- Other Workers: 153,535 (Male: 127,700, Female: 25,835)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,070 (Male: 753, Female: 317)
- Agricultural Laborers: 6,860 (Male: 5,553, Female: 1,307)
- Household Industry Workers: 4,722 (Male: 1,129, Female: 3,593)
- Other Workers: 28,974 (Male: 17,469, Female: 11,505)
Grampanchayat List of Kalkulam Tehsil/Taluka
Kalkulam Tehsil comprises 16 Gram Panchayats and 52 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Kalkulam. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kalkulam
Kalkulam is located in the Kanniyakumari District of Tamil nadu State, India.
Kalkulam Tehsil has 52 villages.
Kalkulam has a total of 16 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Kalkulam is 606,706.
In Kalkulam, there are 302,183 males and 304,523 females.
There are 59,098 children in Kalkulam, comprising 30,164 males and 28,934 females.
In Kalkulam, the literate population is 502,091 (253,949 males and 248,142 females). The illiterate population is 104,615 (48,234 males and 56,381 females).