All Information About Shenkottai Subdistrict
Detailed information about Shenkottai Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Shenkottai is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Tenkasi District of Tamil nadu State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Shenkottai - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5874 |
| District | Tenkasi |
| Census Code 2011 | 5874 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 12 |
| Number of Villages | 23 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Tenkasi (Code: 530) |
| Assembly Constituency | Kadayanallur (Code: 4019) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Kadayanallur | C.Krishnamurali ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Shenkottai Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
141,416
M: 70,899
F: 70,517 |
| Rural |
51,557
M: 25,878
F: 25,679 |
| Urban |
89,859
M: 45,021
F: 44,838 |
Number of Households: 37,855
Population Distribution
Total: 141,416 (Male: 70,899, Female: 70,517)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 14,657 (Male: 7,560, Female: 7,097)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 31,010 (Male: 15,529, Female: 15,481)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 607 (Male: 306, Female: 301)
Literate Population
Total: 100,815 (Male: 55,540, Female: 45,275)
Illiterate Population
Total: 40,601 (Male: 15,359, Female: 25,242)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 66,982 (Male: 41,822, Female: 25,160)
Main Workers
Total: 57,241 (Male: 36,645, Female: 20,596)
Marginal Workers
Total: 9,741 (Male: 5,177, Female: 4,564)
Non-Workers
Total: 74,434 (Male: 29,077, Female: 45,357)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 4,200 (Male: 3,286, Female: 914)
- Agricultural Laborers: 18,295 (Male: 12,969, Female: 5,326)
- Household Industry Workers: 11,330 (Male: 1,144, Female: 10,186)
- Other Workers: 23,416 (Male: 19,246, Female: 4,170)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 333 (Male: 233, Female: 100)
- Agricultural Laborers: 4,146 (Male: 2,354, Female: 1,792)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,655 (Male: 203, Female: 1,452)
- Other Workers: 3,607 (Male: 2,387, Female: 1,220)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Shenkottai Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
141,416
M: 70,899
F: 70,517 |
| Rural |
51,557
M: 25,878
F: 25,679 |
| Urban |
89,859
M: 45,021
F: 44,838 |
Number of Households: 37,855
Population Distribution
Total: 141,416 (Male: 70,899, Female: 70,517)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 14,657 (Male: 7,560, Female: 7,097)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 31,010 (Male: 15,529, Female: 15,481)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 607 (Male: 306, Female: 301)
Literate Population
Total: 100,815 (Male: 55,540, Female: 45,275)
Illiterate Population
Total: 40,601 (Male: 15,359, Female: 25,242)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 66,982 (Male: 41,822, Female: 25,160)
Main Workers
Total: 57,241 (Male: 36,645, Female: 20,596)
Marginal Workers
Total: 9,741 (Male: 5,177, Female: 4,564)
Non-Workers
Total: 74,434 (Male: 29,077, Female: 45,357)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 4,200 (Male: 3,286, Female: 914)
- Agricultural Laborers: 18,295 (Male: 12,969, Female: 5,326)
- Household Industry Workers: 11,330 (Male: 1,144, Female: 10,186)
- Other Workers: 23,416 (Male: 19,246, Female: 4,170)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 333 (Male: 233, Female: 100)
- Agricultural Laborers: 4,146 (Male: 2,354, Female: 1,792)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,655 (Male: 203, Female: 1,452)
- Other Workers: 3,607 (Male: 2,387, Female: 1,220)
Grampanchayat List of Shenkottai Tehsil/Taluka
Shenkottai Tehsil comprises 12 Gram Panchayats and 23 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Shenkottai. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shenkottai
Shenkottai is located in the Tenkasi District of Tamil nadu State, India.
Shenkottai Tehsil has 23 villages.
Shenkottai has a total of 12 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Shenkottai is 141,416.
In Shenkottai, there are 70,899 males and 70,517 females.
There are 14,657 children in Shenkottai, comprising 7,560 males and 7,097 females.
In Shenkottai, the literate population is 100,815 (55,540 males and 45,275 females). The illiterate population is 40,601 (15,359 males and 25,242 females).