All Information About Rajapalayam Subdistrict
Detailed information about Rajapalayam Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Rajapalayam is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Virudhunagar District of Tamil nadu State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Rajapalayam - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5847 |
| District | Virudhunagar |
| Census Code 2011 | 5847 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 33 |
| Number of Villages | 39 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Tenkasi (Code: 530) |
| Assembly Constituency | Rajapalayam (Code: 4020) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Rajapalayam | Thangapandian S. ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Rajapalayam Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
347,668
M: 173,529
F: 174,139 |
| Rural |
154,898
M: 77,601
F: 77,297 |
| Urban |
192,770
M: 95,928
F: 96,842 |
Number of Households: 100,543
Population Distribution
Total: 347,668 (Male: 173,529, Female: 174,139)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 33,499 (Male: 17,281, Female: 16,218)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 76,569 (Male: 38,009, Female: 38,560)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 545 (Male: 277, Female: 268)
Literate Population
Total: 255,068 (Male: 138,189, Female: 116,879)
Illiterate Population
Total: 92,600 (Male: 35,340, Female: 57,260)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 164,038 (Male: 104,955, Female: 59,083)
Main Workers
Total: 148,935 (Male: 97,677, Female: 51,258)
Marginal Workers
Total: 15,103 (Male: 7,278, Female: 7,825)
Non-Workers
Total: 183,630 (Male: 68,574, Female: 115,056)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 5,187 (Male: 3,555, Female: 1,632)
- Agricultural Laborers: 29,795 (Male: 14,719, Female: 15,076)
- Household Industry Workers: 5,604 (Male: 2,030, Female: 3,574)
- Other Workers: 108,349 (Male: 77,373, Female: 30,976)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 435 (Male: 215, Female: 220)
- Agricultural Laborers: 4,542 (Male: 1,788, Female: 2,754)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,252 (Male: 351, Female: 901)
- Other Workers: 8,874 (Male: 4,924, Female: 3,950)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Rajapalayam Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
347,668
M: 173,529
F: 174,139 |
| Rural |
154,898
M: 77,601
F: 77,297 |
| Urban |
192,770
M: 95,928
F: 96,842 |
Number of Households: 100,543
Population Distribution
Total: 347,668 (Male: 173,529, Female: 174,139)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 33,499 (Male: 17,281, Female: 16,218)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 76,569 (Male: 38,009, Female: 38,560)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 545 (Male: 277, Female: 268)
Literate Population
Total: 255,068 (Male: 138,189, Female: 116,879)
Illiterate Population
Total: 92,600 (Male: 35,340, Female: 57,260)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 164,038 (Male: 104,955, Female: 59,083)
Main Workers
Total: 148,935 (Male: 97,677, Female: 51,258)
Marginal Workers
Total: 15,103 (Male: 7,278, Female: 7,825)
Non-Workers
Total: 183,630 (Male: 68,574, Female: 115,056)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 5,187 (Male: 3,555, Female: 1,632)
- Agricultural Laborers: 29,795 (Male: 14,719, Female: 15,076)
- Household Industry Workers: 5,604 (Male: 2,030, Female: 3,574)
- Other Workers: 108,349 (Male: 77,373, Female: 30,976)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 435 (Male: 215, Female: 220)
- Agricultural Laborers: 4,542 (Male: 1,788, Female: 2,754)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,252 (Male: 351, Female: 901)
- Other Workers: 8,874 (Male: 4,924, Female: 3,950)
Grampanchayat List of Rajapalayam Tehsil/Taluka
Rajapalayam Tehsil comprises 33 Gram Panchayats and 39 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Rajapalayam. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rajapalayam
Rajapalayam is located in the Virudhunagar District of Tamil nadu State, India.
Rajapalayam Tehsil has 39 villages.
Rajapalayam has a total of 33 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Rajapalayam is 347,668.
In Rajapalayam, there are 173,529 males and 174,139 females.
There are 33,499 children in Rajapalayam, comprising 17,281 males and 16,218 females.
In Rajapalayam, the literate population is 255,068 (138,189 males and 116,879 females). The illiterate population is 92,600 (35,340 males and 57,260 females).