All Information About Ottapidaram Subdistrict
Detailed information about Ottapidaram Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Ottapidaram is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Thoothukkudi District of Tamil nadu State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Ottapidaram - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5865 |
| District | Thoothukkudi |
| Census Code 2011 | 5865 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 57 |
| Number of Villages | 57 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Thoothukkudi (Code: 533) |
| Assembly Constituency | Ottapidaram (Code: 4038) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Ottapidaram | Shunmugaiah C ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Ottapidaram Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
123,356
M: 61,709
F: 61,647 |
| Rural |
115,344
M: 57,592
F: 57,752 |
| Urban |
8,012
M: 4,117
F: 3,895 |
Number of Households: 32,955
Population Distribution
Total: 123,356 (Male: 61,709, Female: 61,647)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 12,904 (Male: 6,607, Female: 6,297)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 51,216 (Male: 25,728, Female: 25,488)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 162 (Male: 74, Female: 88)
Literate Population
Total: 89,153 (Male: 48,240, Female: 40,913)
Illiterate Population
Total: 34,203 (Male: 13,469, Female: 20,734)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 61,258 (Male: 36,264, Female: 24,994)
Main Workers
Total: 48,767 (Male: 30,710, Female: 18,057)
Marginal Workers
Total: 12,491 (Male: 5,554, Female: 6,937)
Non-Workers
Total: 62,098 (Male: 25,445, Female: 36,653)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 4,661 (Male: 3,095, Female: 1,566)
- Agricultural Laborers: 22,260 (Male: 10,988, Female: 11,272)
- Household Industry Workers: 880 (Male: 530, Female: 350)
- Other Workers: 20,966 (Male: 16,097, Female: 4,869)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 571 (Male: 276, Female: 295)
- Agricultural Laborers: 8,424 (Male: 3,462, Female: 4,962)
- Household Industry Workers: 468 (Male: 184, Female: 284)
- Other Workers: 3,028 (Male: 1,632, Female: 1,396)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Ottapidaram Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
123,356
M: 61,709
F: 61,647 |
| Rural |
115,344
M: 57,592
F: 57,752 |
| Urban |
8,012
M: 4,117
F: 3,895 |
Number of Households: 32,955
Population Distribution
Total: 123,356 (Male: 61,709, Female: 61,647)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 12,904 (Male: 6,607, Female: 6,297)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 51,216 (Male: 25,728, Female: 25,488)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 162 (Male: 74, Female: 88)
Literate Population
Total: 89,153 (Male: 48,240, Female: 40,913)
Illiterate Population
Total: 34,203 (Male: 13,469, Female: 20,734)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 61,258 (Male: 36,264, Female: 24,994)
Main Workers
Total: 48,767 (Male: 30,710, Female: 18,057)
Marginal Workers
Total: 12,491 (Male: 5,554, Female: 6,937)
Non-Workers
Total: 62,098 (Male: 25,445, Female: 36,653)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 4,661 (Male: 3,095, Female: 1,566)
- Agricultural Laborers: 22,260 (Male: 10,988, Female: 11,272)
- Household Industry Workers: 880 (Male: 530, Female: 350)
- Other Workers: 20,966 (Male: 16,097, Female: 4,869)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 571 (Male: 276, Female: 295)
- Agricultural Laborers: 8,424 (Male: 3,462, Female: 4,962)
- Household Industry Workers: 468 (Male: 184, Female: 284)
- Other Workers: 3,028 (Male: 1,632, Female: 1,396)
Grampanchayat List of Ottapidaram Tehsil/Taluka
Ottapidaram Tehsil comprises 57 Gram Panchayats and 57 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Ottapidaram. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ottapidaram
Ottapidaram is located in the Thoothukkudi District of Tamil nadu State, India.
Ottapidaram Tehsil has 57 villages.
Ottapidaram has a total of 57 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Ottapidaram is 123,356.
In Ottapidaram, there are 61,709 males and 61,647 females.
There are 12,904 children in Ottapidaram, comprising 6,607 males and 6,297 females.
In Ottapidaram, the literate population is 89,153 (48,240 males and 40,913 females). The illiterate population is 34,203 (13,469 males and 20,734 females).