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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Krishnagiri
Krishnagiri is located in the Krishnagiri District of Tamil nadu State, India.
Krishnagiri Tehsil has 140 villages.
Krishnagiri has a total of 90 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Krishnagiri is 597,071.
In Krishnagiri, there are 300,821 males and 296,250 females.
There are 67,555 children in Krishnagiri, comprising 35,118 males and 32,437 females.
In Krishnagiri, the literate population is 385,758 (214,076 males and 171,682 females). The illiterate population is 211,313 (86,745 males and 124,568 females).