Radhapuram Taluka Population, Caste, Religion Data - Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu
Radhapuram Taluka of Tirunelveli district has a total population of 304,652 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 150,284 are males while 154,368 are females. In 2011 there were a total 78,475 families residing in Radhapuram Taluka. The Average Sex Ratio of Radhapuram Taluka is 1,027.
As per Census 2011 out of total population, 35.8% people live in Urban areas while 64.2% live in the Rural areas. The average literacy rate in urban areas is 90.4% while that in rural areas is 87.6%. Also the Sex Ratio of Urban areas in Radhapuram Taluka is 1,023 while that of Rural areas is 1,030.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Radhapuram Taluka is 34093 which is 11% of the total population. There are 17444 male children and 16649 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Radhapuram Taluka is 954 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 1,027 ) of Radhapuram Taluka.
The total literacy rate of Radhapuram Taluka is 88.63%. The male literacy rate is 81.66% and the female literacy rate is 75.83% in Radhapuram Taluka.
To facilitate the administration, Radhapuram Taluka is further divided into 7 towns and 36 villages.
Radhapuram Taluka Data
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Radhapuram Taluka.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children (Age 0-6) | 34,093 | 17,444 | 16,649 |
| Literacy | 88.63% | 81.66% | 75.83% |
| Scheduled Caste | 42,326 | 20,703 | 21,623 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 2,329 | 1,175 | 1,154 |
| Illiterate | 64,868 | 27,557 | 37,311 |
Caste-wise Population - Radhapuram Taluka
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 13.9% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.8% of total population in Radhapuram Taluka of Tamil Nadu.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 42,326 | 20,703 | 21,623 |
| Schedule Tribe | 2,329 | 1,175 | 1,154 |
Religion-wise Population - Radhapuram Taluka
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 212,079 | (69.61%) | 105,031 | 107,048 |
| Muslim | 7,526 | (2.47%) | 3,695 | 3,831 |
| Christian | 84,491 | (27.73%) | 41,289 | 43,202 |
| Sikh | 32 | (0.01%) | 18 | 14 |
| Buddhist | 144 | (0.05%) | 73 | 71 |
| Jain | 7 | (0%) | 4 | 3 |
| Other Religion | 4 | (0%) | 3 | 1 |
| No Religion Specified | 369 | (0.12%) | 171 | 198 |
Literacy Rate - Radhapuram Taluka
Average literacy rate of Radhapuram Taluka in 2011 were 88.63% in which, male and female literacy were 92.39% and 85% respectively. Total literate in Radhapuram Taluka were 239,784 of which male and female were 122,727 and 117,057 respectively.
Sex Ratio - Radhapuram Taluka
The Sex Ratio of Radhapuram Taluka is 1,027 . Thus for every 1000 men there were 1,027 females in Radhapuram Taluka. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 954 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 1,027 ) of Radhapuram Taluka.
Child Population - Radhapuram Taluka
According to Census 2011, there were 34,093 children between age 0 to 6 years in Radhapuram Taluka. Out of which 17,444 were male while 16,649 were female.
Urban/Rural Population - Radhapuram Taluka
As per Census 2011, there are a total 27,958 families under Radhapuram Taluka living in urban areas while 27,958 families are living within Rural areas. Thus around 35.8% of total population of Radhapuram Taluka lives in Urban areas while 64.2% lives in Rural areas. Population of children (0 - 6 years) in urban regions is 11,875 while that in rural regions is 22,218.
| Total | Urban | Rural | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 304,652 | 109,026 | 195,626 |
| Children (0 - 6 years) | 34,093 | 11,875 | 22,218 |
| Schedule Caste | 42,326 | 11,747 | 30,579 |
| Schedule Tribe | 2,329 | 853 | 1,476 |
| Literacy | 88.63% | 90.42% | 87.62% |
| Sex Ratio | 1,027 | 1,023 | 1,030 |
Working Population - Radhapuram Taluka
In Radhapuram Taluka out of total population, 121,483 were engaged in work activities. 86.5% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 13.5% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 121,483 workers engaged in Main Work, 8,316 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 20,838 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 105,051 | 74,679 | 30,372 |
| Cultivators | 8,316 | 7,131 | 1,185 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 20,838 | 14,049 | 6,789 |
| Household Industries | 10,971 | 1,993 | 8,978 |
| Other Workers | 64,926 | 51,506 | 13,420 |
| Marginal Workers | 16,432 | 8,469 | 7,963 |
| Non Working | 183,169 | 67,136 | 116,033 |
Nearby Talukas from Radhapuram Taluka
Below is the list of Talukas near Radhapuram Taluka in Tirunelveli district.
| Taluka | Population |
|---|---|
| Nanguneri Taluka population | 225,602 |
| Ambasamudram Taluka population | 428,031 |
| Palayamkottai Taluka population | 91,176 |
| Tirunelveli Taluka population | 642,835 |
| Alangulam Taluka population | 176,138 |
| Shenkottai Taluka population | 141,416 |
| Tenkasi Taluka population | 399,946 |
| Veerakeralamputhur Taluka population | 123,137 |
| Sankarankoil Taluka population | 350,144 |
| Sivagiri Taluka population | 194,156 |
Radhapuram Taluka Map
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Radhapuram, Tamil Nadu - Wikipedia