All Information About Tharangambadi Subdistrict
Detailed information about Tharangambadi Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Tharangambadi is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Mayiladuthurai District of Tamil nadu State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Tharangambadi - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5798 |
| District | Mayiladuthurai |
| Census Code 2011 | 5798 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 59 |
| Number of Villages | 70 |
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 Tharangambadi Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
207,059
M: 101,483
F: 105,576 |
| Rural |
183,868
M: 90,422
F: 93,446 |
| Urban |
23,191
M: 11,061
F: 12,130 |
Number of Households: 51,611
Population Distribution
Total: 207,059 (Male: 101,483, Female: 105,576)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 21,666 (Male: 11,021, Female: 10,645)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 64,286 (Male: 31,572, Female: 32,714)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 68 (Male: 40, Female: 28)
Literate Population
Total: 154,942 (Male: 81,001, Female: 73,941)
Illiterate Population
Total: 52,117 (Male: 20,482, Female: 31,635)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 85,728 (Male: 59,101, Female: 26,627)
Main Workers
Total: 63,899 (Male: 47,164, Female: 16,735)
Marginal Workers
Total: 21,829 (Male: 11,937, Female: 9,892)
Non-Workers
Total: 121,331 (Male: 42,382, Female: 78,949)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 5,414 (Male: 4,799, Female: 615)
- Agricultural Laborers: 30,475 (Male: 18,953, Female: 11,522)
- Household Industry Workers: 910 (Male: 555, Female: 355)
- Other Workers: 27,100 (Male: 22,857, Female: 4,243)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,185 (Male: 842, Female: 343)
- Agricultural Laborers: 15,686 (Male: 7,521, Female: 8,165)
- Household Industry Workers: 437 (Male: 218, Female: 219)
- Other Workers: 4,521 (Male: 3,356, Female: 1,165)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Tharangambadi Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
207,059
M: 101,483
F: 105,576 |
| Rural |
183,868
M: 90,422
F: 93,446 |
| Urban |
23,191
M: 11,061
F: 12,130 |
Number of Households: 51,611
Population Distribution
Total: 207,059 (Male: 101,483, Female: 105,576)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 21,666 (Male: 11,021, Female: 10,645)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 64,286 (Male: 31,572, Female: 32,714)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 68 (Male: 40, Female: 28)
Literate Population
Total: 154,942 (Male: 81,001, Female: 73,941)
Illiterate Population
Total: 52,117 (Male: 20,482, Female: 31,635)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 85,728 (Male: 59,101, Female: 26,627)
Main Workers
Total: 63,899 (Male: 47,164, Female: 16,735)
Marginal Workers
Total: 21,829 (Male: 11,937, Female: 9,892)
Non-Workers
Total: 121,331 (Male: 42,382, Female: 78,949)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 5,414 (Male: 4,799, Female: 615)
- Agricultural Laborers: 30,475 (Male: 18,953, Female: 11,522)
- Household Industry Workers: 910 (Male: 555, Female: 355)
- Other Workers: 27,100 (Male: 22,857, Female: 4,243)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,185 (Male: 842, Female: 343)
- Agricultural Laborers: 15,686 (Male: 7,521, Female: 8,165)
- Household Industry Workers: 437 (Male: 218, Female: 219)
- Other Workers: 4,521 (Male: 3,356, Female: 1,165)
Grampanchayat List of Tharangambadi Tehsil/Taluka
Tharangambadi Tehsil comprises 59 Gram Panchayats and 70 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Tharangambadi. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tharangambadi
Tharangambadi is located in the Mayiladuthurai District of Tamil nadu State, India.
Tharangambadi Tehsil has 70 villages.
Tharangambadi has a total of 59 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Tharangambadi is 207,059.
In Tharangambadi, there are 101,483 males and 105,576 females.
There are 21,666 children in Tharangambadi, comprising 11,021 males and 10,645 females.
In Tharangambadi, the literate population is 154,942 (81,001 males and 73,941 females). The illiterate population is 52,117 (20,482 males and 31,635 females).