All Information About Kilvelur Subdistrict
Detailed information about Kilvelur Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Kilvelur is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Nagapattinam District of Tamil nadu State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Kilvelur - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5800 |
| District | Nagapattinam |
| Census Code 2011 | 5800 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 51 |
| Number of Villages | 55 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Nagapattinam (Code: 521) |
| Assembly Constituency | Kilvelur (Code: 3965) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Kilvelur | Nagaimaali V P ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Kilvelur Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
138,474
M: 68,298
F: 70,176 |
| Rural |
119,094
M: 58,951
F: 60,143 |
| Urban |
19,380
M: 9,347
F: 10,033 |
Number of Households: 36,871
Population Distribution
Total: 138,474 (Male: 68,298, Female: 70,176)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 14,313 (Male: 7,342, Female: 6,971)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 55,874 (Male: 27,565, Female: 28,309)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 323 (Male: 152, Female: 171)
Literate Population
Total: 103,942 (Male: 55,137, Female: 48,805)
Illiterate Population
Total: 34,532 (Male: 13,161, Female: 21,371)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 63,537 (Male: 39,698, Female: 23,839)
Main Workers
Total: 47,681 (Male: 31,598, Female: 16,083)
Marginal Workers
Total: 15,856 (Male: 8,100, Female: 7,756)
Non-Workers
Total: 74,937 (Male: 28,600, Female: 46,337)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 6,485 (Male: 5,146, Female: 1,339)
- Agricultural Laborers: 27,267 (Male: 15,059, Female: 12,208)
- Household Industry Workers: 568 (Male: 416, Female: 152)
- Other Workers: 13,361 (Male: 10,977, Female: 2,384)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,519 (Male: 1,041, Female: 478)
- Agricultural Laborers: 11,765 (Male: 5,296, Female: 6,469)
- Household Industry Workers: 258 (Male: 113, Female: 145)
- Other Workers: 2,314 (Male: 1,650, Female: 664)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Kilvelur Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
138,474
M: 68,298
F: 70,176 |
| Rural |
119,094
M: 58,951
F: 60,143 |
| Urban |
19,380
M: 9,347
F: 10,033 |
Number of Households: 36,871
Population Distribution
Total: 138,474 (Male: 68,298, Female: 70,176)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 14,313 (Male: 7,342, Female: 6,971)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 55,874 (Male: 27,565, Female: 28,309)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 323 (Male: 152, Female: 171)
Literate Population
Total: 103,942 (Male: 55,137, Female: 48,805)
Illiterate Population
Total: 34,532 (Male: 13,161, Female: 21,371)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 63,537 (Male: 39,698, Female: 23,839)
Main Workers
Total: 47,681 (Male: 31,598, Female: 16,083)
Marginal Workers
Total: 15,856 (Male: 8,100, Female: 7,756)
Non-Workers
Total: 74,937 (Male: 28,600, Female: 46,337)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 6,485 (Male: 5,146, Female: 1,339)
- Agricultural Laborers: 27,267 (Male: 15,059, Female: 12,208)
- Household Industry Workers: 568 (Male: 416, Female: 152)
- Other Workers: 13,361 (Male: 10,977, Female: 2,384)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,519 (Male: 1,041, Female: 478)
- Agricultural Laborers: 11,765 (Male: 5,296, Female: 6,469)
- Household Industry Workers: 258 (Male: 113, Female: 145)
- Other Workers: 2,314 (Male: 1,650, Female: 664)
Grampanchayat List of Kilvelur Tehsil/Taluka
Kilvelur Tehsil comprises 51 Gram Panchayats and 55 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Kilvelur. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kilvelur
Kilvelur is located in the Nagapattinam District of Tamil nadu State, India.
Kilvelur Tehsil has 55 villages.
Kilvelur has a total of 51 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Kilvelur is 138,474.
In Kilvelur, there are 68,298 males and 70,176 females.
There are 14,313 children in Kilvelur, comprising 7,342 males and 6,971 females.
In Kilvelur, the literate population is 103,942 (55,137 males and 48,805 females). The illiterate population is 34,532 (13,161 males and 21,371 females).