All Information About Sankari Subdistrict
Detailed information about Sankari Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Sankari is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Salem District of Tamil nadu State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Sankari - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5739 |
| District | Salem |
| Census Code 2011 | 5739 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 35 |
| Number of Villages | 53 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Namakkal (Code: 522) |
| Assembly Constituency | Sankari (Code: 3974) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Sankari | Sundararajan S. ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Sankari Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
241,783
M: 125,250
F: 116,533 |
| Rural |
131,347
M: 67,841
F: 63,506 |
| Urban |
110,436
M: 57,409
F: 53,027 |
Number of Households: 66,453
Population Distribution
Total: 241,783 (Male: 125,250, Female: 116,533)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 22,203 (Male: 11,819, Female: 10,384)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 35,000 (Male: 18,086, Female: 16,914)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 1,049 (Male: 557, Female: 492)
Literate Population
Total: 148,776 (Male: 86,926, Female: 61,850)
Illiterate Population
Total: 93,007 (Male: 38,324, Female: 54,683)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 129,149 (Male: 79,536, Female: 49,613)
Main Workers
Total: 115,450 (Male: 73,627, Female: 41,823)
Marginal Workers
Total: 13,699 (Male: 5,909, Female: 7,790)
Non-Workers
Total: 112,634 (Male: 45,714, Female: 66,920)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 17,361 (Male: 10,008, Female: 7,353)
- Agricultural Laborers: 33,607 (Male: 15,730, Female: 17,877)
- Household Industry Workers: 14,325 (Male: 9,555, Female: 4,770)
- Other Workers: 50,157 (Male: 38,334, Female: 11,823)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,392 (Male: 717, Female: 675)
- Agricultural Laborers: 6,909 (Male: 2,475, Female: 4,434)
- Household Industry Workers: 810 (Male: 212, Female: 598)
- Other Workers: 4,588 (Male: 2,505, Female: 2,083)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Sankari Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
241,783
M: 125,250
F: 116,533 |
| Rural |
131,347
M: 67,841
F: 63,506 |
| Urban |
110,436
M: 57,409
F: 53,027 |
Number of Households: 66,453
Population Distribution
Total: 241,783 (Male: 125,250, Female: 116,533)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 22,203 (Male: 11,819, Female: 10,384)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 35,000 (Male: 18,086, Female: 16,914)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 1,049 (Male: 557, Female: 492)
Literate Population
Total: 148,776 (Male: 86,926, Female: 61,850)
Illiterate Population
Total: 93,007 (Male: 38,324, Female: 54,683)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 129,149 (Male: 79,536, Female: 49,613)
Main Workers
Total: 115,450 (Male: 73,627, Female: 41,823)
Marginal Workers
Total: 13,699 (Male: 5,909, Female: 7,790)
Non-Workers
Total: 112,634 (Male: 45,714, Female: 66,920)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 17,361 (Male: 10,008, Female: 7,353)
- Agricultural Laborers: 33,607 (Male: 15,730, Female: 17,877)
- Household Industry Workers: 14,325 (Male: 9,555, Female: 4,770)
- Other Workers: 50,157 (Male: 38,334, Female: 11,823)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,392 (Male: 717, Female: 675)
- Agricultural Laborers: 6,909 (Male: 2,475, Female: 4,434)
- Household Industry Workers: 810 (Male: 212, Female: 598)
- Other Workers: 4,588 (Male: 2,505, Female: 2,083)
Grampanchayat List of Sankari Tehsil/Taluka
Sankari Tehsil comprises 35 Gram Panchayats and 53 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Sankari. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sankari
Sankari is located in the Salem District of Tamil nadu State, India.
Sankari Tehsil has 53 villages.
Sankari has a total of 35 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Sankari is 241,783.
In Sankari, there are 125,250 males and 116,533 females.
There are 22,203 children in Sankari, comprising 11,819 males and 10,384 females.
In Sankari, the literate population is 148,776 (86,926 males and 61,850 females). The illiterate population is 93,007 (38,324 males and 54,683 females).