All Information About Thovala Subdistrict
Detailed information about Thovala Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Thovala is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Kanniyakumari District of Tamil nadu State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Thovala - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5883 |
| District | Kanniyakumari |
| Census Code 2011 | 5883 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 16 |
| Number of Villages | 37 |
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 Thovala Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
120,926
M: 60,056
F: 60,870 |
| Rural |
50,496
M: 25,099
F: 25,397 |
| Urban |
70,430
M: 34,957
F: 35,473 |
Number of Households: 33,151
Population Distribution
Total: 120,926 (Male: 60,056, Female: 60,870)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 11,380 (Male: 5,825, Female: 5,555)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 13,413 (Male: 6,690, Female: 6,723)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 389 (Male: 198, Female: 191)
Literate Population
Total: 98,890 (Male: 50,439, Female: 48,451)
Illiterate Population
Total: 22,036 (Male: 9,617, Female: 12,419)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 47,333 (Male: 34,824, Female: 12,509)
Main Workers
Total: 40,065 (Male: 30,730, Female: 9,335)
Marginal Workers
Total: 7,268 (Male: 4,094, Female: 3,174)
Non-Workers
Total: 73,593 (Male: 25,232, Female: 48,361)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 1,338 (Male: 1,191, Female: 147)
- Agricultural Laborers: 8,787 (Male: 6,617, Female: 2,170)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,840 (Male: 765, Female: 1,075)
- Other Workers: 28,100 (Male: 22,157, Female: 5,943)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 297 (Male: 197, Female: 100)
- Agricultural Laborers: 2,762 (Male: 1,798, Female: 964)
- Household Industry Workers: 482 (Male: 115, Female: 367)
- Other Workers: 3,727 (Male: 1,984, Female: 1,743)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Thovala Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
120,926
M: 60,056
F: 60,870 |
| Rural |
50,496
M: 25,099
F: 25,397 |
| Urban |
70,430
M: 34,957
F: 35,473 |
Number of Households: 33,151
Population Distribution
Total: 120,926 (Male: 60,056, Female: 60,870)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 11,380 (Male: 5,825, Female: 5,555)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 13,413 (Male: 6,690, Female: 6,723)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 389 (Male: 198, Female: 191)
Literate Population
Total: 98,890 (Male: 50,439, Female: 48,451)
Illiterate Population
Total: 22,036 (Male: 9,617, Female: 12,419)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 47,333 (Male: 34,824, Female: 12,509)
Main Workers
Total: 40,065 (Male: 30,730, Female: 9,335)
Marginal Workers
Total: 7,268 (Male: 4,094, Female: 3,174)
Non-Workers
Total: 73,593 (Male: 25,232, Female: 48,361)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 1,338 (Male: 1,191, Female: 147)
- Agricultural Laborers: 8,787 (Male: 6,617, Female: 2,170)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,840 (Male: 765, Female: 1,075)
- Other Workers: 28,100 (Male: 22,157, Female: 5,943)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 297 (Male: 197, Female: 100)
- Agricultural Laborers: 2,762 (Male: 1,798, Female: 964)
- Household Industry Workers: 482 (Male: 115, Female: 367)
- Other Workers: 3,727 (Male: 1,984, Female: 1,743)
Grampanchayat List of Thovala Tehsil/Taluka
Thovala Tehsil comprises 16 Gram Panchayats and 37 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Thovala. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Thovala
Thovala is located in the Kanniyakumari District of Tamil nadu State, India.
Thovala Tehsil has 37 villages.
Thovala has a total of 16 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Thovala is 120,926.
In Thovala, there are 60,056 males and 60,870 females.
There are 11,380 children in Thovala, comprising 5,825 males and 5,555 females.
In Thovala, the literate population is 98,890 (50,439 males and 48,451 females). The illiterate population is 22,036 (9,617 males and 12,419 females).