All Information About Sirkali Subdistrict
Detailed information about Sirkali Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Sirkali is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Mayiladuthurai District of Tamil nadu State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Sirkali - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5795 |
| District | Mayiladuthurai |
| Census Code 2011 | 5795 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 84 |
| Number of Villages | 94 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Mayiladuthurai (Code: 520) |
| Assembly Constituency | Poompuhar (Code: 3962) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Poompuhar | Nivedha M. Murugan ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Sirkali Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
319,715
M: 158,015
F: 161,700 |
| Rural |
277,112
M: 136,920
F: 140,192 |
| Urban |
42,603
M: 21,095
F: 21,508 |
Number of Households: 80,767
Population Distribution
Total: 319,715 (Male: 158,015, Female: 161,700)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 33,829 (Male: 17,372, Female: 16,457)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 116,428 (Male: 57,904, Female: 58,524)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 971 (Male: 489, Female: 482)
Literate Population
Total: 231,658 (Male: 122,791, Female: 108,867)
Illiterate Population
Total: 88,057 (Male: 35,224, Female: 52,833)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 132,517 (Male: 90,447, Female: 42,070)
Main Workers
Total: 92,439 (Male: 68,916, Female: 23,523)
Marginal Workers
Total: 40,078 (Male: 21,531, Female: 18,547)
Non-Workers
Total: 187,198 (Male: 67,568, Female: 119,630)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 8,630 (Male: 7,622, Female: 1,008)
- Agricultural Laborers: 43,021 (Male: 27,149, Female: 15,872)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,519 (Male: 931, Female: 588)
- Other Workers: 39,269 (Male: 33,214, Female: 6,055)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,655 (Male: 1,192, Female: 463)
- Agricultural Laborers: 29,370 (Male: 14,335, Female: 15,035)
- Household Industry Workers: 822 (Male: 347, Female: 475)
- Other Workers: 8,231 (Male: 5,657, Female: 2,574)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Sirkali Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
319,715
M: 158,015
F: 161,700 |
| Rural |
277,112
M: 136,920
F: 140,192 |
| Urban |
42,603
M: 21,095
F: 21,508 |
Number of Households: 80,767
Population Distribution
Total: 319,715 (Male: 158,015, Female: 161,700)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 33,829 (Male: 17,372, Female: 16,457)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 116,428 (Male: 57,904, Female: 58,524)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 971 (Male: 489, Female: 482)
Literate Population
Total: 231,658 (Male: 122,791, Female: 108,867)
Illiterate Population
Total: 88,057 (Male: 35,224, Female: 52,833)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 132,517 (Male: 90,447, Female: 42,070)
Main Workers
Total: 92,439 (Male: 68,916, Female: 23,523)
Marginal Workers
Total: 40,078 (Male: 21,531, Female: 18,547)
Non-Workers
Total: 187,198 (Male: 67,568, Female: 119,630)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 8,630 (Male: 7,622, Female: 1,008)
- Agricultural Laborers: 43,021 (Male: 27,149, Female: 15,872)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,519 (Male: 931, Female: 588)
- Other Workers: 39,269 (Male: 33,214, Female: 6,055)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,655 (Male: 1,192, Female: 463)
- Agricultural Laborers: 29,370 (Male: 14,335, Female: 15,035)
- Household Industry Workers: 822 (Male: 347, Female: 475)
- Other Workers: 8,231 (Male: 5,657, Female: 2,574)
Grampanchayat List of Sirkali Tehsil/Taluka
Sirkali Tehsil comprises 84 Gram Panchayats and 94 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Sirkali. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sirkali
Sirkali is located in the Mayiladuthurai District of Tamil nadu State, India.
Sirkali Tehsil has 94 villages.
Sirkali has a total of 84 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Sirkali is 319,715.
In Sirkali, there are 158,015 males and 161,700 females.
There are 33,829 children in Sirkali, comprising 17,372 males and 16,457 females.
In Sirkali, the literate population is 231,658 (122,791 males and 108,867 females). The illiterate population is 88,057 (35,224 males and 52,833 females).