All Information About Sankarankoil Subdistrict
Detailed information about Sankarankoil Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Sankarankoil is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Tenkasi District of Tamil nadu State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Sankarankoil - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5871 |
| District | Tenkasi |
| Census Code 2011 | 5871 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 51 |
| Number of Villages | 48 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Tenkasi (Code: 530) |
| Assembly Constituency | Sankarankovil (Code: 4021) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Sankarankovil | Raja E ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Sankarankoil Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
350,144
M: 172,965
F: 177,179 |
| Rural |
284,530
M: 140,351
F: 144,179 |
| Urban |
65,614
M: 32,614
F: 33,000 |
Number of Households: 95,446
Population Distribution
Total: 350,144 (Male: 172,965, Female: 177,179)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 35,405 (Male: 17,997, Female: 17,408)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 93,160 (Male: 45,726, Female: 47,434)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 518 (Male: 256, Female: 262)
Literate Population
Total: 236,922 (Male: 131,234, Female: 105,688)
Illiterate Population
Total: 113,222 (Male: 41,731, Female: 71,491)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 183,517 (Male: 103,137, Female: 80,380)
Main Workers
Total: 164,743 (Male: 94,671, Female: 70,072)
Marginal Workers
Total: 18,774 (Male: 8,466, Female: 10,308)
Non-Workers
Total: 166,627 (Male: 69,828, Female: 96,799)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 21,430 (Male: 14,023, Female: 7,407)
- Agricultural Laborers: 75,075 (Male: 37,693, Female: 37,382)
- Household Industry Workers: 13,342 (Male: 2,796, Female: 10,546)
- Other Workers: 54,896 (Male: 40,159, Female: 14,737)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,096 (Male: 593, Female: 503)
- Agricultural Laborers: 9,874 (Male: 4,163, Female: 5,711)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,976 (Male: 299, Female: 1,677)
- Other Workers: 5,828 (Male: 3,411, Female: 2,417)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Sankarankoil Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
350,144
M: 172,965
F: 177,179 |
| Rural |
284,530
M: 140,351
F: 144,179 |
| Urban |
65,614
M: 32,614
F: 33,000 |
Number of Households: 95,446
Population Distribution
Total: 350,144 (Male: 172,965, Female: 177,179)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 35,405 (Male: 17,997, Female: 17,408)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 93,160 (Male: 45,726, Female: 47,434)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 518 (Male: 256, Female: 262)
Literate Population
Total: 236,922 (Male: 131,234, Female: 105,688)
Illiterate Population
Total: 113,222 (Male: 41,731, Female: 71,491)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 183,517 (Male: 103,137, Female: 80,380)
Main Workers
Total: 164,743 (Male: 94,671, Female: 70,072)
Marginal Workers
Total: 18,774 (Male: 8,466, Female: 10,308)
Non-Workers
Total: 166,627 (Male: 69,828, Female: 96,799)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 21,430 (Male: 14,023, Female: 7,407)
- Agricultural Laborers: 75,075 (Male: 37,693, Female: 37,382)
- Household Industry Workers: 13,342 (Male: 2,796, Female: 10,546)
- Other Workers: 54,896 (Male: 40,159, Female: 14,737)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,096 (Male: 593, Female: 503)
- Agricultural Laborers: 9,874 (Male: 4,163, Female: 5,711)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,976 (Male: 299, Female: 1,677)
- Other Workers: 5,828 (Male: 3,411, Female: 2,417)
Grampanchayat List of Sankarankoil Tehsil/Taluka
Sankarankoil Tehsil comprises 51 Gram Panchayats and 48 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Sankarankoil. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sankarankoil
Sankarankoil is located in the Tenkasi District of Tamil nadu State, India.
Sankarankoil Tehsil has 48 villages.
Sankarankoil has a total of 51 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Sankarankoil is 350,144.
In Sankarankoil, there are 172,965 males and 177,179 females.
There are 35,405 children in Sankarankoil, comprising 17,997 males and 17,408 females.
In Sankarankoil, the literate population is 236,922 (131,234 males and 105,688 females). The illiterate population is 113,222 (41,731 males and 71,491 females).