All Information About Palayamkottai Subdistrict
Detailed information about Palayamkottai Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Palayamkottai is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Tirunelveli District of Tamil nadu State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Palayamkottai - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5877 |
| District | Tirunelveli |
| Census Code 2011 | 5877 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 28 |
| Number of Villages | 60 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Tirunelveli (Code: 535) |
| Assembly Constituency | Nanguneri (Code: 4051) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Nanguneri | Ruby R Manoharan ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Palayamkottai Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
91,176
M: 45,240
F: 45,936 |
| Rural |
91,176
M: 45,240
F: 45,936 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 23,324
Population Distribution
Total: 91,176 (Male: 45,240, Female: 45,936)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 9,918 (Male: 5,030, Female: 4,888)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 21,775 (Male: 10,808, Female: 10,967)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 373 (Male: 188, Female: 185)
Literate Population
Total: 67,854 (Male: 36,048, Female: 31,806)
Illiterate Population
Total: 23,322 (Male: 9,192, Female: 14,130)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 40,146 (Male: 25,096, Female: 15,050)
Main Workers
Total: 32,823 (Male: 21,699, Female: 11,124)
Marginal Workers
Total: 7,323 (Male: 3,397, Female: 3,926)
Non-Workers
Total: 51,030 (Male: 20,144, Female: 30,886)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 3,510 (Male: 2,493, Female: 1,017)
- Agricultural Laborers: 6,810 (Male: 3,983, Female: 2,827)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,756 (Male: 717, Female: 2,039)
- Other Workers: 19,747 (Male: 14,506, Female: 5,241)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 290 (Male: 177, Female: 113)
- Agricultural Laborers: 2,833 (Male: 1,405, Female: 1,428)
- Household Industry Workers: 362 (Male: 78, Female: 284)
- Other Workers: 3,838 (Male: 1,737, Female: 2,101)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Palayamkottai Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
91,176
M: 45,240
F: 45,936 |
| Rural |
91,176
M: 45,240
F: 45,936 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 23,324
Population Distribution
Total: 91,176 (Male: 45,240, Female: 45,936)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 9,918 (Male: 5,030, Female: 4,888)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 21,775 (Male: 10,808, Female: 10,967)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 373 (Male: 188, Female: 185)
Literate Population
Total: 67,854 (Male: 36,048, Female: 31,806)
Illiterate Population
Total: 23,322 (Male: 9,192, Female: 14,130)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 40,146 (Male: 25,096, Female: 15,050)
Main Workers
Total: 32,823 (Male: 21,699, Female: 11,124)
Marginal Workers
Total: 7,323 (Male: 3,397, Female: 3,926)
Non-Workers
Total: 51,030 (Male: 20,144, Female: 30,886)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 3,510 (Male: 2,493, Female: 1,017)
- Agricultural Laborers: 6,810 (Male: 3,983, Female: 2,827)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,756 (Male: 717, Female: 2,039)
- Other Workers: 19,747 (Male: 14,506, Female: 5,241)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 290 (Male: 177, Female: 113)
- Agricultural Laborers: 2,833 (Male: 1,405, Female: 1,428)
- Household Industry Workers: 362 (Male: 78, Female: 284)
- Other Workers: 3,838 (Male: 1,737, Female: 2,101)
Grampanchayat List of Palayamkottai Tehsil/Taluka
Palayamkottai Tehsil comprises 28 Gram Panchayats and 60 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Palayamkottai. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Palayamkottai
Palayamkottai is located in the Tirunelveli District of Tamil nadu State, India.
Palayamkottai Tehsil has 60 villages.
Palayamkottai has a total of 28 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Palayamkottai is 91,176.
In Palayamkottai, there are 45,240 males and 45,936 females.
There are 9,918 children in Palayamkottai, comprising 5,030 males and 4,888 females.
In Palayamkottai, the literate population is 67,854 (36,048 males and 31,806 females). The illiterate population is 23,322 (9,192 males and 14,130 females).