All Information About Alangulam Subdistrict
Detailed information about Alangulam Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Alangulam is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Tenkasi District of Tamil nadu State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Alangulam - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5875 |
| District | Tenkasi |
| Census Code 2011 | 5875 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 29 |
| Number of Villages | 39 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Tirunelveli (Code: 535) |
| Assembly Constituency | Alangulam (Code: 4049) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Alangulam | Paul Manoj Pandian ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Alangulam Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
176,138
M: 87,050
F: 89,088 |
| Rural |
125,131
M: 61,753
F: 63,378 |
| Urban |
51,007
M: 25,297
F: 25,710 |
Number of Households: 47,594
Population Distribution
Total: 176,138 (Male: 87,050, Female: 89,088)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 19,602 (Male: 9,887, Female: 9,715)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 19,140 (Male: 9,358, Female: 9,782)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 246 (Male: 121, Female: 125)
Literate Population
Total: 123,794 (Male: 67,314, Female: 56,480)
Illiterate Population
Total: 52,344 (Male: 19,736, Female: 32,608)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 97,626 (Male: 50,780, Female: 46,846)
Main Workers
Total: 91,409 (Male: 47,094, Female: 44,315)
Marginal Workers
Total: 6,217 (Male: 3,686, Female: 2,531)
Non-Workers
Total: 78,512 (Male: 36,270, Female: 42,242)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 10,334 (Male: 8,895, Female: 1,439)
- Agricultural Laborers: 15,190 (Male: 11,714, Female: 3,476)
- Household Industry Workers: 36,492 (Male: 2,511, Female: 33,981)
- Other Workers: 29,393 (Male: 23,974, Female: 5,419)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 280 (Male: 207, Female: 73)
- Agricultural Laborers: 1,665 (Male: 1,189, Female: 476)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,328 (Male: 210, Female: 1,118)
- Other Workers: 2,944 (Male: 2,080, Female: 864)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Alangulam Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
176,138
M: 87,050
F: 89,088 |
| Rural |
125,131
M: 61,753
F: 63,378 |
| Urban |
51,007
M: 25,297
F: 25,710 |
Number of Households: 47,594
Population Distribution
Total: 176,138 (Male: 87,050, Female: 89,088)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 19,602 (Male: 9,887, Female: 9,715)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 19,140 (Male: 9,358, Female: 9,782)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 246 (Male: 121, Female: 125)
Literate Population
Total: 123,794 (Male: 67,314, Female: 56,480)
Illiterate Population
Total: 52,344 (Male: 19,736, Female: 32,608)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 97,626 (Male: 50,780, Female: 46,846)
Main Workers
Total: 91,409 (Male: 47,094, Female: 44,315)
Marginal Workers
Total: 6,217 (Male: 3,686, Female: 2,531)
Non-Workers
Total: 78,512 (Male: 36,270, Female: 42,242)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 10,334 (Male: 8,895, Female: 1,439)
- Agricultural Laborers: 15,190 (Male: 11,714, Female: 3,476)
- Household Industry Workers: 36,492 (Male: 2,511, Female: 33,981)
- Other Workers: 29,393 (Male: 23,974, Female: 5,419)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 280 (Male: 207, Female: 73)
- Agricultural Laborers: 1,665 (Male: 1,189, Female: 476)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,328 (Male: 210, Female: 1,118)
- Other Workers: 2,944 (Male: 2,080, Female: 864)
Grampanchayat List of Alangulam Tehsil/Taluka
Alangulam Tehsil comprises 29 Gram Panchayats and 39 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Alangulam. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Alangulam
Alangulam is located in the Tenkasi District of Tamil nadu State, India.
Alangulam Tehsil has 39 villages.
Alangulam has a total of 29 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Alangulam is 176,138.
In Alangulam, there are 87,050 males and 89,088 females.
There are 19,602 children in Alangulam, comprising 9,887 males and 9,715 females.
In Alangulam, the literate population is 123,794 (67,314 males and 56,480 females). The illiterate population is 52,344 (19,736 males and 32,608 females).