All Information About Sivakasi Subdistrict
Detailed information about Sivakasi Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Sivakasi is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Virudhunagar District of Tamil nadu State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Sivakasi - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5849 |
| District | Virudhunagar |
| Census Code 2011 | 5849 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 66 |
| Number of Villages | 42 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Virudhunagar (Code: 541) |
| Assembly Constituency | Sattur (Code: 4086) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Sattur | Raghuraman A.R.R. ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Sivakasi Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
426,753
M: 211,880
F: 214,873 |
| Rural |
161,643
M: 80,012
F: 81,631 |
| Urban |
265,110
M: 131,868
F: 133,242 |
Number of Households: 117,312
Population Distribution
Total: 426,753 (Male: 211,880, Female: 214,873)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 45,678 (Male: 23,119, Female: 22,559)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 79,775 (Male: 39,426, Female: 40,349)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 515 (Male: 283, Female: 232)
Literate Population
Total: 305,501 (Male: 165,056, Female: 140,445)
Illiterate Population
Total: 121,252 (Male: 46,824, Female: 74,428)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 210,361 (Male: 128,266, Female: 82,095)
Main Workers
Total: 198,020 (Male: 122,657, Female: 75,363)
Marginal Workers
Total: 12,341 (Male: 5,609, Female: 6,732)
Non-Workers
Total: 216,392 (Male: 83,614, Female: 132,778)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 5,176 (Male: 3,176, Female: 2,000)
- Agricultural Laborers: 14,180 (Male: 7,049, Female: 7,131)
- Household Industry Workers: 5,341 (Male: 1,569, Female: 3,772)
- Other Workers: 173,323 (Male: 110,863, Female: 62,460)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 403 (Male: 182, Female: 221)
- Agricultural Laborers: 2,061 (Male: 797, Female: 1,264)
- Household Industry Workers: 829 (Male: 136, Female: 693)
- Other Workers: 9,048 (Male: 4,494, Female: 4,554)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Sivakasi Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
426,753
M: 211,880
F: 214,873 |
| Rural |
161,643
M: 80,012
F: 81,631 |
| Urban |
265,110
M: 131,868
F: 133,242 |
Number of Households: 117,312
Population Distribution
Total: 426,753 (Male: 211,880, Female: 214,873)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 45,678 (Male: 23,119, Female: 22,559)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 79,775 (Male: 39,426, Female: 40,349)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 515 (Male: 283, Female: 232)
Literate Population
Total: 305,501 (Male: 165,056, Female: 140,445)
Illiterate Population
Total: 121,252 (Male: 46,824, Female: 74,428)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 210,361 (Male: 128,266, Female: 82,095)
Main Workers
Total: 198,020 (Male: 122,657, Female: 75,363)
Marginal Workers
Total: 12,341 (Male: 5,609, Female: 6,732)
Non-Workers
Total: 216,392 (Male: 83,614, Female: 132,778)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 5,176 (Male: 3,176, Female: 2,000)
- Agricultural Laborers: 14,180 (Male: 7,049, Female: 7,131)
- Household Industry Workers: 5,341 (Male: 1,569, Female: 3,772)
- Other Workers: 173,323 (Male: 110,863, Female: 62,460)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 403 (Male: 182, Female: 221)
- Agricultural Laborers: 2,061 (Male: 797, Female: 1,264)
- Household Industry Workers: 829 (Male: 136, Female: 693)
- Other Workers: 9,048 (Male: 4,494, Female: 4,554)
Grampanchayat List of Sivakasi Tehsil/Taluka
Sivakasi Tehsil comprises 66 Gram Panchayats and 42 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Sivakasi. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sivakasi
Sivakasi is located in the Virudhunagar District of Tamil nadu State, India.
Sivakasi Tehsil has 42 villages.
Sivakasi has a total of 66 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Sivakasi is 426,753.
In Sivakasi, there are 211,880 males and 214,873 females.
There are 45,678 children in Sivakasi, comprising 23,119 males and 22,559 females.
In Sivakasi, the literate population is 305,501 (165,056 males and 140,445 females). The illiterate population is 121,252 (46,824 males and 74,428 females).