Methukummal Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Kanniyakumari, Tamil Nadu - Census 2011
Methukummal is a Census Town city situated in Vilavancode taluka of Kanniyakumari district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total 5,002 families residing in the Methukummal city. The total population of Methukummal is 19,417 out of which 9,513 are males and 9,904 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Methukummal is 1,041.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Methukummal city is 1974 which is 10% of the total population. There are 976 male children and 998 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Methukummal is 1,023 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,041).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Methukummal is 91.5%. Thus Methukummal has a lower literacy rate compared to 91.7% of Kanniyakumari district. The male literacy rate is 94.46% and the female literacy rate is 88.6% in Methukummal.
Methukummal Census Town has total administration over 5,002 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.
Methukummal Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Methukummal Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 1,974 | 976 | 998 |
| Literacy | 91.5% | 84.8% | 79.7% |
| Scheduled Caste | 297 | 163 | 134 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illiterate | 3,462 | 1,449 | 2,013 |
Caste-wise Population - Methukummal
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 1.5% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0% of total population in Methukummal.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 297 | 163 | 134 |
| Schedule Tribe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Religion-wise Population - Methukummal
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Methukummal is 10,301 which is 53.05% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Methukummal is 144 which is 0.74% of the total population. Below is the religion-wise population of Methukummal as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 10,301 | (53.05%) | 5,118 | 5,183 |
| Muslim | 144 | (0.74%) | 82 | 62 |
| Christian | 8,519 | (43.87%) | 4,137 | 4,382 |
| Sikh | 1 | (0.01%) | 1 | 0 |
| Buddhist | 1 | (0.01%) | 1 | 0 |
| Jain | 1 | (0.01%) | 0 | 1 |
| Other Religion | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| No Religion Specified | 450 | (2.32%) | 174 | 276 |
Literacy Rate - Methukummal
The total literacy rate of Methukummal was 91.47% in 2011 which is greater than the average literacy rate of 80.09% of Tamil Nadu. Population-wise, out of total 15,955 literates, males were 8,064 while females were 7,891. Also the male literacy rate was 94.46% and the female literacy rate was 88.6% in Methukummal.
| Methukummal | Tamil Nadu | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 88.6% | 73.44% |
| Male | 94.46% | 86.77% |
| Total | 91.47% | 80.09% |
Sex Ratio - Methukummal
The Sex Ratio of Methukummal is 1,041. Thus per every 1000 men there were 1,041 females in Methukummal. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 1,023 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 1,041 ) of Methukummal.
Child Population - Methukummal
According to Census 2011, there were 1,974 children between aged 0 to 6 years in Methukummal. Out of which 976 were male while 998 were female.
Working Population - Methukummal
In Methukummal Census Town out of total population, 6,922 were engaged in work activities. 76.3% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 23.7% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 6,922 workers engaged in Main Work, 56 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 163 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 5,282 | 4,092 | 1,190 |
| Cultivators | 56 | 44 | 12 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 163 | 144 | 19 |
| Household Industries | 86 | 46 | 40 |
| Other Workers | 4,977 | 3,858 | 1,119 |
| Marginal Workers | 1,640 | 1,102 | 538 |
| Non Working | 12,495 | 4,319 | 8,176 |
Methukummal Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Methukummal is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 19,417 | 82.2% | 1,041 |
Map of Methukummal, Kanniyakumari, Tamil Nadu
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Methukummal, Kanniyakumari, Tamil Nadu - Wikipedia