All Information About Kumbakonam Subdistrict
Detailed information about Kumbakonam Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Kumbakonam is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Thanjavur District of Tamil nadu State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Kumbakonam - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5811 |
| District | Thanjavur |
| Census Code 2011 | 5811 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 75 |
| Number of Villages | 124 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Mayiladuthurai (Code: 520) |
| Assembly Constituency | Kumbakonam (Code: 3959) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Kumbakonam | Anbalagan G. ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Kumbakonam Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
436,592
M: 216,463
F: 220,129 |
| Rural |
213,009
M: 105,989
F: 107,020 |
| Urban |
223,583
M: 110,474
F: 113,109 |
Number of Households: 110,486
Population Distribution
Total: 436,592 (Male: 216,463, Female: 220,129)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 43,367 (Male: 22,116, Female: 21,251)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 80,045 (Male: 40,021, Female: 40,024)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 349 (Male: 176, Female: 173)
Literate Population
Total: 336,904 (Male: 176,821, Female: 160,083)
Illiterate Population
Total: 99,688 (Male: 39,642, Female: 60,046)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 165,912 (Male: 126,380, Female: 39,532)
Main Workers
Total: 148,514 (Male: 116,444, Female: 32,070)
Marginal Workers
Total: 17,398 (Male: 9,936, Female: 7,462)
Non-Workers
Total: 270,680 (Male: 90,083, Female: 180,597)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 9,926 (Male: 8,959, Female: 967)
- Agricultural Laborers: 39,331 (Male: 26,350, Female: 12,981)
- Household Industry Workers: 8,305 (Male: 5,453, Female: 2,852)
- Other Workers: 90,952 (Male: 75,682, Female: 15,270)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 902 (Male: 643, Female: 259)
- Agricultural Laborers: 9,677 (Male: 4,938, Female: 4,739)
- Household Industry Workers: 889 (Male: 284, Female: 605)
- Other Workers: 5,930 (Male: 4,071, Female: 1,859)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Kumbakonam Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
436,592
M: 216,463
F: 220,129 |
| Rural |
213,009
M: 105,989
F: 107,020 |
| Urban |
223,583
M: 110,474
F: 113,109 |
Number of Households: 110,486
Population Distribution
Total: 436,592 (Male: 216,463, Female: 220,129)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 43,367 (Male: 22,116, Female: 21,251)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 80,045 (Male: 40,021, Female: 40,024)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 349 (Male: 176, Female: 173)
Literate Population
Total: 336,904 (Male: 176,821, Female: 160,083)
Illiterate Population
Total: 99,688 (Male: 39,642, Female: 60,046)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 165,912 (Male: 126,380, Female: 39,532)
Main Workers
Total: 148,514 (Male: 116,444, Female: 32,070)
Marginal Workers
Total: 17,398 (Male: 9,936, Female: 7,462)
Non-Workers
Total: 270,680 (Male: 90,083, Female: 180,597)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 9,926 (Male: 8,959, Female: 967)
- Agricultural Laborers: 39,331 (Male: 26,350, Female: 12,981)
- Household Industry Workers: 8,305 (Male: 5,453, Female: 2,852)
- Other Workers: 90,952 (Male: 75,682, Female: 15,270)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 902 (Male: 643, Female: 259)
- Agricultural Laborers: 9,677 (Male: 4,938, Female: 4,739)
- Household Industry Workers: 889 (Male: 284, Female: 605)
- Other Workers: 5,930 (Male: 4,071, Female: 1,859)
Grampanchayat List of Kumbakonam Tehsil/Taluka
Kumbakonam Tehsil comprises 75 Gram Panchayats and 124 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Kumbakonam. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kumbakonam
Kumbakonam is located in the Thanjavur District of Tamil nadu State, India.
Kumbakonam Tehsil has 124 villages.
Kumbakonam has a total of 75 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Kumbakonam is 436,592.
In Kumbakonam, there are 216,463 males and 220,129 females.
There are 43,367 children in Kumbakonam, comprising 22,116 males and 21,251 females.
In Kumbakonam, the literate population is 336,904 (176,821 males and 160,083 females). The illiterate population is 99,688 (39,642 males and 60,046 females).