All Information About Peraiyur Subdistrict
Detailed information about Peraiyur Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Peraiyur is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Madurai District of Tamil nadu State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Peraiyur - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5839 |
| District | Madurai |
| Census Code 2011 | 5839 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 73 |
| Number of Villages | 77 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Theni (Code: 532) |
| Assembly Constituency | Usilampatti (Code: 4036) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Usilampatti | Ayyappan P ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Peraiyur Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
200,510
M: 100,448
F: 100,062 |
| Rural |
163,608
M: 81,863
F: 81,745 |
| Urban |
36,902
M: 18,585
F: 18,317 |
Number of Households: 54,835
Population Distribution
Total: 200,510 (Male: 100,448, Female: 100,062)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 19,789 (Male: 10,341, Female: 9,448)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 48,812 (Male: 24,601, Female: 24,211)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 157 (Male: 73, Female: 84)
Literate Population
Total: 126,945 (Male: 72,611, Female: 54,334)
Illiterate Population
Total: 73,565 (Male: 27,837, Female: 45,728)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 111,644 (Male: 60,772, Female: 50,872)
Main Workers
Total: 90,812 (Male: 51,424, Female: 39,388)
Marginal Workers
Total: 20,832 (Male: 9,348, Female: 11,484)
Non-Workers
Total: 88,866 (Male: 39,676, Female: 49,190)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 11,073 (Male: 6,330, Female: 4,743)
- Agricultural Laborers: 52,540 (Male: 25,154, Female: 27,386)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,499 (Male: 1,334, Female: 1,165)
- Other Workers: 24,700 (Male: 18,606, Female: 6,094)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,483 (Male: 630, Female: 853)
- Agricultural Laborers: 14,614 (Male: 6,147, Female: 8,467)
- Household Industry Workers: 648 (Male: 221, Female: 427)
- Other Workers: 4,087 (Male: 2,350, Female: 1,737)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Peraiyur Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
200,510
M: 100,448
F: 100,062 |
| Rural |
163,608
M: 81,863
F: 81,745 |
| Urban |
36,902
M: 18,585
F: 18,317 |
Number of Households: 54,835
Population Distribution
Total: 200,510 (Male: 100,448, Female: 100,062)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 19,789 (Male: 10,341, Female: 9,448)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 48,812 (Male: 24,601, Female: 24,211)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 157 (Male: 73, Female: 84)
Literate Population
Total: 126,945 (Male: 72,611, Female: 54,334)
Illiterate Population
Total: 73,565 (Male: 27,837, Female: 45,728)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 111,644 (Male: 60,772, Female: 50,872)
Main Workers
Total: 90,812 (Male: 51,424, Female: 39,388)
Marginal Workers
Total: 20,832 (Male: 9,348, Female: 11,484)
Non-Workers
Total: 88,866 (Male: 39,676, Female: 49,190)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 11,073 (Male: 6,330, Female: 4,743)
- Agricultural Laborers: 52,540 (Male: 25,154, Female: 27,386)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,499 (Male: 1,334, Female: 1,165)
- Other Workers: 24,700 (Male: 18,606, Female: 6,094)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,483 (Male: 630, Female: 853)
- Agricultural Laborers: 14,614 (Male: 6,147, Female: 8,467)
- Household Industry Workers: 648 (Male: 221, Female: 427)
- Other Workers: 4,087 (Male: 2,350, Female: 1,737)
Grampanchayat List of Peraiyur Tehsil/Taluka
Peraiyur Tehsil comprises 73 Gram Panchayats and 77 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Peraiyur. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Peraiyur
Peraiyur is located in the Madurai District of Tamil nadu State, India.
Peraiyur Tehsil has 77 villages.
Peraiyur has a total of 73 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Peraiyur is 200,510.
In Peraiyur, there are 100,448 males and 100,062 females.
There are 19,789 children in Peraiyur, comprising 10,341 males and 9,448 females.
In Peraiyur, the literate population is 126,945 (72,611 males and 54,334 females). The illiterate population is 73,565 (27,837 males and 45,728 females).