All Information About Devakottai Subdistrict
Detailed information about Devakottai Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Devakottai is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Sivaganga District of Tamil nadu State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Devakottai - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5831 |
| District | Sivaganga |
| Census Code 2011 | 5831 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 60 |
| Number of Villages | 91 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Sivaganga (Code: 528) |
| Assembly Constituency | Karaikudi (Code: 4008) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Karaikudi | S.Mangudi ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Devakottai Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
157,631
M: 79,606
F: 78,025 |
| Rural |
105,766
M: 53,435
F: 52,331 |
| Urban |
51,865
M: 26,171
F: 25,694 |
Number of Households: 39,220
Population Distribution
Total: 157,631 (Male: 79,606, Female: 78,025)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 14,817 (Male: 7,540, Female: 7,277)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 34,224 (Male: 17,277, Female: 16,947)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 282 (Male: 145, Female: 137)
Literate Population
Total: 116,665 (Male: 64,400, Female: 52,265)
Illiterate Population
Total: 40,966 (Male: 15,206, Female: 25,760)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 77,561 (Male: 49,333, Female: 28,228)
Main Workers
Total: 53,765 (Male: 36,746, Female: 17,019)
Marginal Workers
Total: 23,796 (Male: 12,587, Female: 11,209)
Non-Workers
Total: 80,070 (Male: 30,273, Female: 49,797)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 22,979 (Male: 14,423, Female: 8,556)
- Agricultural Laborers: 8,395 (Male: 4,405, Female: 3,990)
- Household Industry Workers: 991 (Male: 483, Female: 508)
- Other Workers: 21,400 (Male: 17,435, Female: 3,965)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 7,073 (Male: 3,738, Female: 3,335)
- Agricultural Laborers: 10,496 (Male: 5,031, Female: 5,465)
- Household Industry Workers: 595 (Male: 223, Female: 372)
- Other Workers: 5,632 (Male: 3,595, Female: 2,037)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Devakottai Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
157,631
M: 79,606
F: 78,025 |
| Rural |
105,766
M: 53,435
F: 52,331 |
| Urban |
51,865
M: 26,171
F: 25,694 |
Number of Households: 39,220
Population Distribution
Total: 157,631 (Male: 79,606, Female: 78,025)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 14,817 (Male: 7,540, Female: 7,277)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 34,224 (Male: 17,277, Female: 16,947)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 282 (Male: 145, Female: 137)
Literate Population
Total: 116,665 (Male: 64,400, Female: 52,265)
Illiterate Population
Total: 40,966 (Male: 15,206, Female: 25,760)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 77,561 (Male: 49,333, Female: 28,228)
Main Workers
Total: 53,765 (Male: 36,746, Female: 17,019)
Marginal Workers
Total: 23,796 (Male: 12,587, Female: 11,209)
Non-Workers
Total: 80,070 (Male: 30,273, Female: 49,797)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 22,979 (Male: 14,423, Female: 8,556)
- Agricultural Laborers: 8,395 (Male: 4,405, Female: 3,990)
- Household Industry Workers: 991 (Male: 483, Female: 508)
- Other Workers: 21,400 (Male: 17,435, Female: 3,965)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 7,073 (Male: 3,738, Female: 3,335)
- Agricultural Laborers: 10,496 (Male: 5,031, Female: 5,465)
- Household Industry Workers: 595 (Male: 223, Female: 372)
- Other Workers: 5,632 (Male: 3,595, Female: 2,037)
Grampanchayat List of Devakottai Tehsil/Taluka
Devakottai Tehsil comprises 60 Gram Panchayats and 91 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Devakottai. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Devakottai
Devakottai is located in the Sivaganga District of Tamil nadu State, India.
Devakottai Tehsil has 91 villages.
Devakottai has a total of 60 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Devakottai is 157,631.
In Devakottai, there are 79,606 males and 78,025 females.
There are 14,817 children in Devakottai, comprising 7,540 males and 7,277 females.
In Devakottai, the literate population is 116,665 (64,400 males and 52,265 females). The illiterate population is 40,966 (15,206 males and 25,760 females).