All Information About Krishnagiri Subdistrict
Detailed information about Krishnagiri Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Krishnagiri is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Krishnagiri District of Tamil nadu State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Krishnagiri - கிருஷ்ணகிரி |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5891 |
| District | Krishnagiri |
| Census Code 2011 | 5891 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 90 |
| Number of Villages | 140 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Krishnagiri (Code: 518) |
| Assembly Constituency | Bargur (Code: 3947) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Bargur | Mathiazhagan D ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Krishnagiri Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
597,071
M: 300,821
F: 296,250 |
| Rural |
464,232
M: 234,646
F: 229,586 |
| Urban |
132,839
M: 66,175
F: 66,664 |
Number of Households: 141,113
Population Distribution
Total: 597,071 (Male: 300,821, Female: 296,250)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 67,555 (Male: 35,118, Female: 32,437)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 72,114 (Male: 35,913, Female: 36,201)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 4,427 (Male: 2,189, Female: 2,238)
Literate Population
Total: 385,758 (Male: 214,076, Female: 171,682)
Illiterate Population
Total: 211,313 (Male: 86,745, Female: 124,568)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 268,706 (Male: 171,142, Female: 97,564)
Main Workers
Total: 222,851 (Male: 148,113, Female: 74,738)
Marginal Workers
Total: 45,855 (Male: 23,029, Female: 22,826)
Non-Workers
Total: 328,365 (Male: 129,679, Female: 198,686)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 54,817 (Male: 34,437, Female: 20,380)
- Agricultural Laborers: 60,941 (Male: 31,318, Female: 29,623)
- Household Industry Workers: 4,934 (Male: 2,165, Female: 2,769)
- Other Workers: 102,159 (Male: 80,193, Female: 21,966)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 5,898 (Male: 3,311, Female: 2,587)
- Agricultural Laborers: 22,307 (Male: 9,821, Female: 12,486)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,427 (Male: 762, Female: 1,665)
- Other Workers: 15,223 (Male: 9,135, Female: 6,088)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Krishnagiri Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
597,071
M: 300,821
F: 296,250 |
| Rural |
464,232
M: 234,646
F: 229,586 |
| Urban |
132,839
M: 66,175
F: 66,664 |
Number of Households: 141,113
Population Distribution
Total: 597,071 (Male: 300,821, Female: 296,250)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 67,555 (Male: 35,118, Female: 32,437)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 72,114 (Male: 35,913, Female: 36,201)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 4,427 (Male: 2,189, Female: 2,238)
Literate Population
Total: 385,758 (Male: 214,076, Female: 171,682)
Illiterate Population
Total: 211,313 (Male: 86,745, Female: 124,568)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 268,706 (Male: 171,142, Female: 97,564)
Main Workers
Total: 222,851 (Male: 148,113, Female: 74,738)
Marginal Workers
Total: 45,855 (Male: 23,029, Female: 22,826)
Non-Workers
Total: 328,365 (Male: 129,679, Female: 198,686)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 54,817 (Male: 34,437, Female: 20,380)
- Agricultural Laborers: 60,941 (Male: 31,318, Female: 29,623)
- Household Industry Workers: 4,934 (Male: 2,165, Female: 2,769)
- Other Workers: 102,159 (Male: 80,193, Female: 21,966)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 5,898 (Male: 3,311, Female: 2,587)
- Agricultural Laborers: 22,307 (Male: 9,821, Female: 12,486)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,427 (Male: 762, Female: 1,665)
- Other Workers: 15,223 (Male: 9,135, Female: 6,088)
Grampanchayat List of Krishnagiri Tehsil/Taluka
Krishnagiri Tehsil comprises 90 Gram Panchayats and 140 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Krishnagiri. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.