Ozhukarai Taluk
Ozhukarai Taluk is a Town and Taluka in Puducherry District of Puducherry. In India, a taluka is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Ozhukarai Taluk Block (CD) is 05910. The total area of Ozhukarai Taluk Taluka is 35 km². Ozhukarai Taluk has a sex ratio of approximately 1021 females per 1,000 males.
Population of Ozhukarai Taluk Taluka
The population profile of Ozhukarai Taluk Taluka offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Ozhukarai Taluk Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,00,104 | N/A | 3,00,104 |
| Male Population | 1,48,464 | N/A | 1,48,464 |
| Female Population | 1,51,640 | N/A | 1,51,640 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 30,464 | N/A | 30,464 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,523 | N/A | 15,523 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,941 | N/A | 14,941 |
| Literate Population | 2,40,929 | N/A | 2,40,929 |
| Literate Male Population | 1,24,773 | N/A | 1,24,773 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,16,156 | N/A | 1,16,156 |
| Illiterate Population | 59,175 | N/A | 59,175 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 23,691 | N/A | 23,691 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 35,484 | N/A | 35,484 |
| Total Households | 74,133 | N/A | 74,133 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 3,00,104 people. Includes nearly 1,48,464 males and 1,51,640 females. Urban population is nearly 3,00,104 people.
- There are around 30,464 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 15,523 boys and 14,941 girls.
- Literate population is about 2,40,929 people. Non-literate population is around 59,175 people.
- There are nearly 74,133 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Ozhukarai Taluk Taluka, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 27,366 | N/A | 27,366 |
| SC Male Population | 13,389 | N/A | 13,389 |
| SC Female Population | 13,977 | N/A | 13,977 |
| Total ST Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| ST Male Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| ST Female Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Population Density | 8,684 / km² | N/A | 8,684 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Ozhukarai Taluk Taluka is approximately 27,366 people, including 13,389 males and 13,977 females. Nearly 27,366 people reside in urban areas.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 8,684 people per square kilometre, urban areas record nearly 8,684 people per sq. km.