All Information About Vazhapadi Subdistrict
Detailed information about Vazhapadi Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Vazhapadi is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Salem District of Tamil nadu State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Vazhapadi - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5742 |
| District | Salem |
| Census Code 2011 | 5742 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 35 |
| Number of Villages | 72 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Kallakurichi (Code: 514) |
| Assembly Constituency | Yercaud (Code: 3928) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Yercaud | G. Chitra ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Vazhapadi Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
195,412
M: 98,681
F: 96,731 |
| Rural |
148,502
M: 75,050
F: 73,452 |
| Urban |
46,910
M: 23,631
F: 23,279 |
Number of Households: 50,954
Population Distribution
Total: 195,412 (Male: 98,681, Female: 96,731)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 20,093 (Male: 10,388, Female: 9,705)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 52,370 (Male: 26,311, Female: 26,059)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 10,655 (Male: 5,443, Female: 5,212)
Literate Population
Total: 128,139 (Male: 71,543, Female: 56,596)
Illiterate Population
Total: 67,273 (Male: 27,138, Female: 40,135)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 100,483 (Male: 60,256, Female: 40,227)
Main Workers
Total: 90,487 (Male: 56,026, Female: 34,461)
Marginal Workers
Total: 9,996 (Male: 4,230, Female: 5,766)
Non-Workers
Total: 94,929 (Male: 38,425, Female: 56,504)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 25,085 (Male: 14,280, Female: 10,805)
- Agricultural Laborers: 32,169 (Male: 16,018, Female: 16,151)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,667 (Male: 927, Female: 740)
- Other Workers: 31,566 (Male: 24,801, Female: 6,765)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 551 (Male: 256, Female: 295)
- Agricultural Laborers: 5,472 (Male: 1,960, Female: 3,512)
- Household Industry Workers: 434 (Male: 117, Female: 317)
- Other Workers: 3,539 (Male: 1,897, Female: 1,642)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Vazhapadi Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
195,412
M: 98,681
F: 96,731 |
| Rural |
148,502
M: 75,050
F: 73,452 |
| Urban |
46,910
M: 23,631
F: 23,279 |
Number of Households: 50,954
Population Distribution
Total: 195,412 (Male: 98,681, Female: 96,731)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 20,093 (Male: 10,388, Female: 9,705)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 52,370 (Male: 26,311, Female: 26,059)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 10,655 (Male: 5,443, Female: 5,212)
Literate Population
Total: 128,139 (Male: 71,543, Female: 56,596)
Illiterate Population
Total: 67,273 (Male: 27,138, Female: 40,135)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 100,483 (Male: 60,256, Female: 40,227)
Main Workers
Total: 90,487 (Male: 56,026, Female: 34,461)
Marginal Workers
Total: 9,996 (Male: 4,230, Female: 5,766)
Non-Workers
Total: 94,929 (Male: 38,425, Female: 56,504)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 25,085 (Male: 14,280, Female: 10,805)
- Agricultural Laborers: 32,169 (Male: 16,018, Female: 16,151)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,667 (Male: 927, Female: 740)
- Other Workers: 31,566 (Male: 24,801, Female: 6,765)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 551 (Male: 256, Female: 295)
- Agricultural Laborers: 5,472 (Male: 1,960, Female: 3,512)
- Household Industry Workers: 434 (Male: 117, Female: 317)
- Other Workers: 3,539 (Male: 1,897, Female: 1,642)
Grampanchayat List of Vazhapadi Tehsil/Taluka
Vazhapadi Tehsil comprises 35 Gram Panchayats and 72 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Vazhapadi. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Vazhapadi
Vazhapadi is located in the Salem District of Tamil nadu State, India.
Vazhapadi Tehsil has 72 villages.
Vazhapadi has a total of 35 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Vazhapadi is 195,412.
In Vazhapadi, there are 98,681 males and 96,731 females.
There are 20,093 children in Vazhapadi, comprising 10,388 males and 9,705 females.
In Vazhapadi, the literate population is 128,139 (71,543 males and 56,596 females). The illiterate population is 67,273 (27,138 males and 40,135 females).