All Information About Tiruchendur Subdistrict
Detailed information about Tiruchendur Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Tiruchendur is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Thoothukkudi District of Tamil nadu State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Tiruchendur - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5868 |
| District | Thoothukkudi |
| Census Code 2011 | 5868 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 33 |
| Number of Villages | 38 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Thoothukkudi (Code: 533) |
| Assembly Constituency | Tiruchendur (Code: 4041) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Tiruchendur | Anitha R. Radhakrishnan ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Tiruchendur Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
310,945
M: 152,066
F: 158,879 |
| Rural |
141,088
M: 68,596
F: 72,492 |
| Urban |
169,857
M: 83,470
F: 86,387 |
Number of Households: 78,321
Population Distribution
Total: 310,945 (Male: 152,066, Female: 158,879)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 32,685 (Male: 16,679, Female: 16,006)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 49,549 (Male: 24,417, Female: 25,132)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 957 (Male: 478, Female: 479)
Literate Population
Total: 252,182 (Male: 126,568, Female: 125,614)
Illiterate Population
Total: 58,763 (Male: 25,498, Female: 33,265)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 111,332 (Male: 84,352, Female: 26,980)
Main Workers
Total: 101,190 (Male: 78,895, Female: 22,295)
Marginal Workers
Total: 10,142 (Male: 5,457, Female: 4,685)
Non-Workers
Total: 199,613 (Male: 67,714, Female: 131,899)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 4,813 (Male: 4,186, Female: 627)
- Agricultural Laborers: 17,894 (Male: 11,690, Female: 6,204)
- Household Industry Workers: 3,195 (Male: 1,279, Female: 1,916)
- Other Workers: 75,288 (Male: 61,740, Female: 13,548)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 338 (Male: 214, Female: 124)
- Agricultural Laborers: 2,803 (Male: 1,314, Female: 1,489)
- Household Industry Workers: 775 (Male: 141, Female: 634)
- Other Workers: 6,226 (Male: 3,788, Female: 2,438)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Tiruchendur Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
310,945
M: 152,066
F: 158,879 |
| Rural |
141,088
M: 68,596
F: 72,492 |
| Urban |
169,857
M: 83,470
F: 86,387 |
Number of Households: 78,321
Population Distribution
Total: 310,945 (Male: 152,066, Female: 158,879)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 32,685 (Male: 16,679, Female: 16,006)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 49,549 (Male: 24,417, Female: 25,132)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 957 (Male: 478, Female: 479)
Literate Population
Total: 252,182 (Male: 126,568, Female: 125,614)
Illiterate Population
Total: 58,763 (Male: 25,498, Female: 33,265)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 111,332 (Male: 84,352, Female: 26,980)
Main Workers
Total: 101,190 (Male: 78,895, Female: 22,295)
Marginal Workers
Total: 10,142 (Male: 5,457, Female: 4,685)
Non-Workers
Total: 199,613 (Male: 67,714, Female: 131,899)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 4,813 (Male: 4,186, Female: 627)
- Agricultural Laborers: 17,894 (Male: 11,690, Female: 6,204)
- Household Industry Workers: 3,195 (Male: 1,279, Female: 1,916)
- Other Workers: 75,288 (Male: 61,740, Female: 13,548)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 338 (Male: 214, Female: 124)
- Agricultural Laborers: 2,803 (Male: 1,314, Female: 1,489)
- Household Industry Workers: 775 (Male: 141, Female: 634)
- Other Workers: 6,226 (Male: 3,788, Female: 2,438)
Grampanchayat List of Tiruchendur Tehsil/Taluka
Tiruchendur Tehsil comprises 33 Gram Panchayats and 38 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Tiruchendur. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tiruchendur
Tiruchendur is located in the Thoothukkudi District of Tamil nadu State, India.
Tiruchendur Tehsil has 38 villages.
Tiruchendur has a total of 33 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Tiruchendur is 310,945.
In Tiruchendur, there are 152,066 males and 158,879 females.
There are 32,685 children in Tiruchendur, comprising 16,679 males and 16,006 females.
In Tiruchendur, the literate population is 252,182 (126,568 males and 125,614 females). The illiterate population is 58,763 (25,498 males and 33,265 females).