All Information About Thirukkuvalai Subdistrict

Detailed information about Thirukkuvalai Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka

Thirukkuvalai is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Nagapattinam District of Tamil nadu State.


Administrative Overview

Tehsil Name Thirukkuvalai -
Tehsil Code 5801
District Nagapattinam
Census Code 2011 5801
Number of Grampanchayats 28
Number of Villages 35

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 Thirukkuvalai Tehsil:

Population Type Total
Total 60,771
M: 30,044
F: 30,727
Rural 60,771
M: 30,044
F: 30,727
Urban 0
M: 0
F: 0
General Information

Number of Households: 16,202

Population Statistics
Population Distribution

Total: 60,771 (Male: 30,044, Female: 30,727)

Children (0-6 years)

Total: 5,850 (Male: 2,940, Female: 2,910)

Scheduled Castes (SC)

Total: 31,911 (Male: 15,832, Female: 16,079)

Scheduled Tribes (ST)

Total: 21 (Male: 12, Female: 9)

Literacy Statistics
Literate Population

Total: 43,457 (Male: 23,336, Female: 20,121)

Illiterate Population

Total: 17,314 (Male: 6,708, Female: 10,606)

Employment and Work Classification

Work Classification
Total Workers

Total: 30,660 (Male: 18,032, Female: 12,628)

Main Workers

Total: 18,072 (Male: 11,099, Female: 6,973)

Marginal Workers

Total: 12,588 (Male: 6,933, Female: 5,655)

Non-Workers

Total: 30,111 (Male: 12,012, Female: 18,099)

Detailed Work Classification
Main Workers
  • Cultivators: 1,560 (Male: 1,158, Female: 402)
  • Agricultural Laborers: 12,496 (Male: 6,641, Female: 5,855)
  • Household Industry Workers: 282 (Male: 215, Female: 67)
  • Other Workers: 3,734 (Male: 3,085, Female: 649)
Marginal Workers
  • Cultivators: 812 (Male: 540, Female: 272)
  • Agricultural Laborers: 10,300 (Male: 5,391, Female: 4,909)
  • Household Industry Workers: 247 (Male: 146, Female: 101)
  • Other Workers: 1,229 (Male: 856, Female: 373)

Population and Demographics (2011 Census)

The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Thirukkuvalai Tehsil:

Population Type Total
Total 60,771
M: 30,044
F: 30,727
Rural 60,771
M: 30,044
F: 30,727
Urban 0
M: 0
F: 0
General Information

Number of Households: 16,202

Population Statistics
Population Distribution

Total: 60,771 (Male: 30,044, Female: 30,727)

Children (0-6 years)

Total: 5,850 (Male: 2,940, Female: 2,910)

Scheduled Castes (SC)

Total: 31,911 (Male: 15,832, Female: 16,079)

Scheduled Tribes (ST)

Total: 21 (Male: 12, Female: 9)

Literacy Statistics
Literate Population

Total: 43,457 (Male: 23,336, Female: 20,121)

Illiterate Population

Total: 17,314 (Male: 6,708, Female: 10,606)

Employment and Work Classification

Work Classification
Total Workers

Total: 30,660 (Male: 18,032, Female: 12,628)

Main Workers

Total: 18,072 (Male: 11,099, Female: 6,973)

Marginal Workers

Total: 12,588 (Male: 6,933, Female: 5,655)

Non-Workers

Total: 30,111 (Male: 12,012, Female: 18,099)

Detailed Work Classification
Main Workers
  • Cultivators: 1,560 (Male: 1,158, Female: 402)
  • Agricultural Laborers: 12,496 (Male: 6,641, Female: 5,855)
  • Household Industry Workers: 282 (Male: 215, Female: 67)
  • Other Workers: 3,734 (Male: 3,085, Female: 649)
Marginal Workers
  • Cultivators: 812 (Male: 540, Female: 272)
  • Agricultural Laborers: 10,300 (Male: 5,391, Female: 4,909)
  • Household Industry Workers: 247 (Male: 146, Female: 101)
  • Other Workers: 1,229 (Male: 856, Female: 373)

Grampanchayat List of Thirukkuvalai Tehsil/Taluka

Thirukkuvalai Tehsil comprises 28 Gram Panchayats and 35 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Thirukkuvalai. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.

Frequently Asked Questions about Thirukkuvalai

Thirukkuvalai is located in the Nagapattinam District of Tamil nadu State, India.

Thirukkuvalai Tehsil has 35 villages.

Thirukkuvalai has a total of 28 Gram Panchayats.

The total population of Thirukkuvalai is 60,771.

In Thirukkuvalai, there are 30,044 males and 30,727 females.

There are 5,850 children in Thirukkuvalai, comprising 2,940 males and 2,910 females.

In Thirukkuvalai, the literate population is 43,457 (23,336 males and 20,121 females). The illiterate population is 17,314 (6,708 males and 10,606 females).