All Information About Vedaranyam Subdistrict
Detailed information about Vedaranyam Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Vedaranyam is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Nagapattinam District of Tamil nadu State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Vedaranyam - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5802 |
| District | Nagapattinam |
| Census Code 2011 | 5802 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 46 |
| Number of Villages | 65 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Nagapattinam (Code: 521) |
| Assembly Constituency | Vedaranyam (Code: 3970) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Vedaranyam | O.S.Manian ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Vedaranyam Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
216,065
M: 107,217
F: 108,848 |
| Rural |
169,001
M: 84,375
F: 84,626 |
| Urban |
47,064
M: 22,842
F: 24,222 |
Number of Households: 59,588
Population Distribution
Total: 216,065 (Male: 107,217, Female: 108,848)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 19,835 (Male: 10,246, Female: 9,589)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 46,121 (Male: 22,532, Female: 23,589)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 115 (Male: 52, Female: 63)
Literate Population
Total: 162,967 (Male: 87,704, Female: 75,263)
Illiterate Population
Total: 53,098 (Male: 19,513, Female: 33,585)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 93,377 (Male: 63,523, Female: 29,854)
Main Workers
Total: 54,689 (Male: 40,563, Female: 14,126)
Marginal Workers
Total: 38,688 (Male: 22,960, Female: 15,728)
Non-Workers
Total: 122,688 (Male: 43,694, Female: 78,994)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 13,650 (Male: 11,767, Female: 1,883)
- Agricultural Laborers: 23,701 (Male: 14,520, Female: 9,181)
- Household Industry Workers: 600 (Male: 419, Female: 181)
- Other Workers: 16,738 (Male: 13,857, Female: 2,881)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 5,580 (Male: 4,107, Female: 1,473)
- Agricultural Laborers: 24,847 (Male: 13,175, Female: 11,672)
- Household Industry Workers: 604 (Male: 258, Female: 346)
- Other Workers: 7,657 (Male: 5,420, Female: 2,237)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Vedaranyam Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
216,065
M: 107,217
F: 108,848 |
| Rural |
169,001
M: 84,375
F: 84,626 |
| Urban |
47,064
M: 22,842
F: 24,222 |
Number of Households: 59,588
Population Distribution
Total: 216,065 (Male: 107,217, Female: 108,848)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 19,835 (Male: 10,246, Female: 9,589)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 46,121 (Male: 22,532, Female: 23,589)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 115 (Male: 52, Female: 63)
Literate Population
Total: 162,967 (Male: 87,704, Female: 75,263)
Illiterate Population
Total: 53,098 (Male: 19,513, Female: 33,585)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 93,377 (Male: 63,523, Female: 29,854)
Main Workers
Total: 54,689 (Male: 40,563, Female: 14,126)
Marginal Workers
Total: 38,688 (Male: 22,960, Female: 15,728)
Non-Workers
Total: 122,688 (Male: 43,694, Female: 78,994)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 13,650 (Male: 11,767, Female: 1,883)
- Agricultural Laborers: 23,701 (Male: 14,520, Female: 9,181)
- Household Industry Workers: 600 (Male: 419, Female: 181)
- Other Workers: 16,738 (Male: 13,857, Female: 2,881)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 5,580 (Male: 4,107, Female: 1,473)
- Agricultural Laborers: 24,847 (Male: 13,175, Female: 11,672)
- Household Industry Workers: 604 (Male: 258, Female: 346)
- Other Workers: 7,657 (Male: 5,420, Female: 2,237)
Grampanchayat List of Vedaranyam Tehsil/Taluka
Vedaranyam Tehsil comprises 46 Gram Panchayats and 65 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Vedaranyam. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Vedaranyam
Vedaranyam is located in the Nagapattinam District of Tamil nadu State, India.
Vedaranyam Tehsil has 65 villages.
Vedaranyam has a total of 46 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Vedaranyam is 216,065.
In Vedaranyam, there are 107,217 males and 108,848 females.
There are 19,835 children in Vedaranyam, comprising 10,246 males and 9,589 females.
In Vedaranyam, the literate population is 162,967 (87,704 males and 75,263 females). The illiterate population is 53,098 (19,513 males and 33,585 females).