All Information About Radhapuram Subdistrict
Detailed information about Radhapuram Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Radhapuram is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Tirunelveli District of Tamil nadu State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Radhapuram - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5880 |
| District | Tirunelveli |
| Census Code 2011 | 5880 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 28 |
| Number of Villages | 39 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Tirunelveli (Code: 535) |
| Assembly Constituency | Radhapuram (Code: 4053) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Radhapuram | M.Appavu ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Radhapuram Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
304,652
M: 150,284
F: 154,368 |
| Rural |
195,626
M: 96,382
F: 99,244 |
| Urban |
109,026
M: 53,902
F: 55,124 |
Number of Households: 78,475
Population Distribution
Total: 304,652 (Male: 150,284, Female: 154,368)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 34,093 (Male: 17,444, Female: 16,649)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 42,326 (Male: 20,703, Female: 21,623)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 2,329 (Male: 1,175, Female: 1,154)
Literate Population
Total: 239,784 (Male: 122,727, Female: 117,057)
Illiterate Population
Total: 64,868 (Male: 27,557, Female: 37,311)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 121,483 (Male: 83,148, Female: 38,335)
Main Workers
Total: 105,051 (Male: 74,679, Female: 30,372)
Marginal Workers
Total: 16,432 (Male: 8,469, Female: 7,963)
Non-Workers
Total: 183,169 (Male: 67,136, Female: 116,033)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 8,316 (Male: 7,131, Female: 1,185)
- Agricultural Laborers: 20,838 (Male: 14,049, Female: 6,789)
- Household Industry Workers: 10,971 (Male: 1,993, Female: 8,978)
- Other Workers: 64,926 (Male: 51,506, Female: 13,420)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 903 (Male: 664, Female: 239)
- Agricultural Laborers: 4,602 (Male: 2,529, Female: 2,073)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,784 (Male: 525, Female: 2,259)
- Other Workers: 8,143 (Male: 4,751, Female: 3,392)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Radhapuram Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
304,652
M: 150,284
F: 154,368 |
| Rural |
195,626
M: 96,382
F: 99,244 |
| Urban |
109,026
M: 53,902
F: 55,124 |
Number of Households: 78,475
Population Distribution
Total: 304,652 (Male: 150,284, Female: 154,368)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 34,093 (Male: 17,444, Female: 16,649)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 42,326 (Male: 20,703, Female: 21,623)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 2,329 (Male: 1,175, Female: 1,154)
Literate Population
Total: 239,784 (Male: 122,727, Female: 117,057)
Illiterate Population
Total: 64,868 (Male: 27,557, Female: 37,311)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 121,483 (Male: 83,148, Female: 38,335)
Main Workers
Total: 105,051 (Male: 74,679, Female: 30,372)
Marginal Workers
Total: 16,432 (Male: 8,469, Female: 7,963)
Non-Workers
Total: 183,169 (Male: 67,136, Female: 116,033)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 8,316 (Male: 7,131, Female: 1,185)
- Agricultural Laborers: 20,838 (Male: 14,049, Female: 6,789)
- Household Industry Workers: 10,971 (Male: 1,993, Female: 8,978)
- Other Workers: 64,926 (Male: 51,506, Female: 13,420)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 903 (Male: 664, Female: 239)
- Agricultural Laborers: 4,602 (Male: 2,529, Female: 2,073)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,784 (Male: 525, Female: 2,259)
- Other Workers: 8,143 (Male: 4,751, Female: 3,392)
Grampanchayat List of Radhapuram Tehsil/Taluka
Radhapuram Tehsil comprises 28 Gram Panchayats and 39 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Radhapuram. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Radhapuram
Radhapuram is located in the Tirunelveli District of Tamil nadu State, India.
Radhapuram Tehsil has 39 villages.
Radhapuram has a total of 28 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Radhapuram is 304,652.
In Radhapuram, there are 150,284 males and 154,368 females.
There are 34,093 children in Radhapuram, comprising 17,444 males and 16,649 females.
In Radhapuram, the literate population is 239,784 (122,727 males and 117,057 females). The illiterate population is 64,868 (27,557 males and 37,311 females).