Maruthancode Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Kanniyakumari, Tamil Nadu - Census 2011
Maruthancode is a Census Town city situated in Vilavancode taluka of Kanniyakumari district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total 2,173 families residing in the Maruthancode city. The total population of Maruthancode is 8,277 out of which 4,082 are males and 4,195 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Maruthancode is 1,028.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Maruthancode city is 795 which is 10% of the total population. There are 411 male children and 384 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Maruthancode is 934 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,028).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Maruthancode is 89.8%. Thus Maruthancode has a lower literacy rate compared to 91.7% of Kanniyakumari district. The male literacy rate is 92.4% and the female literacy rate is 87.33% in Maruthancode.
Maruthancode Census Town has total administration over 2,173 houses to which it supplies basic amenities such as water and sewerage. It is also authorized to build roads within Census Town limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.
Maruthancode Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Maruthancode Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 795 | 411 | 384 |
| Literacy | 89.8% | 83.1% | 79.3% |
| Scheduled Caste | 579 | 292 | 287 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Illiterate | 1,557 | 690 | 867 |
Caste-wise Population - Maruthancode
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 7% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0% of total population in Maruthancode.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 579 | 292 | 287 |
| Schedule Tribe | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Religion-wise Population - Maruthancode
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Maruthancode is 3,824 which is 46.2% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Maruthancode is 20 which is 0.24% of the total population. Below is the religion-wise population of Maruthancode as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,824 | (46.2%) | 1,880 | 1,944 |
| Muslim | 20 | (0.24%) | 12 | 8 |
| Christian | 4,430 | (53.52%) | 2,187 | 2,243 |
| Sikh | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Buddhist | 2 | (0.02%) | 2 | 0 |
| Jain | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Other Religion | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| No Religion Specified | 1 | (0.01%) | 1 | 0 |
Literacy Rate - Maruthancode
The total literacy rate of Maruthancode was 89.82% in 2011 which is greater than the average literacy rate of 80.09% of Tamil Nadu. Population-wise, out of total 6,720 literates, males were 3,392 while females were 3,328. Also the male literacy rate was 92.4% and the female literacy rate was 87.33% in Maruthancode.
| Maruthancode | Tamil Nadu | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 87.33% | 73.44% |
| Male | 92.4% | 86.77% |
| Total | 89.82% | 80.09% |
Sex Ratio - Maruthancode
The Sex Ratio of Maruthancode is 1,028. Thus per every 1000 men there were 1,028 females in Maruthancode. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 934 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 1,028 ) of Maruthancode.
Child Population - Maruthancode
According to Census 2011, there were 795 children between aged 0 to 6 years in Maruthancode. Out of which 411 were male while 384 were female.
Working Population - Maruthancode
In Maruthancode Census Town out of total population, 3,293 were engaged in work activities. 76.9% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 23.1% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 3,293 workers engaged in Main Work, 52 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 68 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 2,533 | 1,885 | 648 |
| Cultivators | 52 | 46 | 6 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 68 | 57 | 11 |
| Household Industries | 55 | 30 | 25 |
| Other Workers | 2,358 | 1,752 | 606 |
| Marginal Workers | 760 | 472 | 288 |
| Non Working | 4,984 | 1,725 | 3,259 |
Maruthancode Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Maruthancode is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 8,277 | 81.2% | 1,028 |
Map of Maruthancode, Kanniyakumari, Tamil Nadu
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Maruthancode, Kanniyakumari, Tamil Nadu - Wikipedia