All Information About Kovilpatti Subdistrict
Detailed information about Kovilpatti Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Kovilpatti is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Thoothukkudi District of Tamil nadu State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Kovilpatti - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5862 |
| District | Thoothukkudi |
| Census Code 2011 | 5862 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 24 |
| Number of Villages | 26 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Thoothukkudi (Code: 533) |
| Assembly Constituency | Kovilpatti (Code: 4037) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Kovilpatti | Kadambur Raju ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Kovilpatti Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
321,323
M: 157,825
F: 163,498 |
| Rural |
130,471
M: 64,448
F: 66,023 |
| Urban |
190,852
M: 93,377
F: 97,475 |
Number of Households: 89,004
Population Distribution
Total: 321,323 (Male: 157,825, Female: 163,498)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 30,980 (Male: 15,712, Female: 15,268)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 69,245 (Male: 33,932, Female: 35,313)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 1,350 (Male: 682, Female: 668)
Literate Population
Total: 236,625 (Male: 125,468, Female: 111,157)
Illiterate Population
Total: 84,698 (Male: 32,357, Female: 52,341)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 155,577 (Male: 94,700, Female: 60,877)
Main Workers
Total: 138,793 (Male: 87,103, Female: 51,690)
Marginal Workers
Total: 16,784 (Male: 7,597, Female: 9,187)
Non-Workers
Total: 165,746 (Male: 63,125, Female: 102,621)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 8,656 (Male: 5,387, Female: 3,269)
- Agricultural Laborers: 38,243 (Male: 18,986, Female: 19,257)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,836 (Male: 1,118, Female: 1,718)
- Other Workers: 89,058 (Male: 61,612, Female: 27,446)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 966 (Male: 535, Female: 431)
- Agricultural Laborers: 6,646 (Male: 2,716, Female: 3,930)
- Household Industry Workers: 814 (Male: 163, Female: 651)
- Other Workers: 8,358 (Male: 4,183, Female: 4,175)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Kovilpatti Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
321,323
M: 157,825
F: 163,498 |
| Rural |
130,471
M: 64,448
F: 66,023 |
| Urban |
190,852
M: 93,377
F: 97,475 |
Number of Households: 89,004
Population Distribution
Total: 321,323 (Male: 157,825, Female: 163,498)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 30,980 (Male: 15,712, Female: 15,268)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 69,245 (Male: 33,932, Female: 35,313)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 1,350 (Male: 682, Female: 668)
Literate Population
Total: 236,625 (Male: 125,468, Female: 111,157)
Illiterate Population
Total: 84,698 (Male: 32,357, Female: 52,341)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 155,577 (Male: 94,700, Female: 60,877)
Main Workers
Total: 138,793 (Male: 87,103, Female: 51,690)
Marginal Workers
Total: 16,784 (Male: 7,597, Female: 9,187)
Non-Workers
Total: 165,746 (Male: 63,125, Female: 102,621)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 8,656 (Male: 5,387, Female: 3,269)
- Agricultural Laborers: 38,243 (Male: 18,986, Female: 19,257)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,836 (Male: 1,118, Female: 1,718)
- Other Workers: 89,058 (Male: 61,612, Female: 27,446)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 966 (Male: 535, Female: 431)
- Agricultural Laborers: 6,646 (Male: 2,716, Female: 3,930)
- Household Industry Workers: 814 (Male: 163, Female: 651)
- Other Workers: 8,358 (Male: 4,183, Female: 4,175)
Grampanchayat List of Kovilpatti Tehsil/Taluka
Kovilpatti Tehsil comprises 24 Gram Panchayats and 26 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Kovilpatti. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kovilpatti
Kovilpatti is located in the Thoothukkudi District of Tamil nadu State, India.
Kovilpatti Tehsil has 26 villages.
Kovilpatti has a total of 24 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Kovilpatti is 321,323.
In Kovilpatti, there are 157,825 males and 163,498 females.
There are 30,980 children in Kovilpatti, comprising 15,712 males and 15,268 females.
In Kovilpatti, the literate population is 236,625 (125,468 males and 111,157 females). The illiterate population is 84,698 (32,357 males and 52,341 females).