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Chengam Population Data

Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.

Census 2011 Data

Official

Census 2011 Data

👥Total Population
2,83,917
📖Literacy Rate
59.97%
⚖️Sex Ratio
974
per 1000 Males
🏠Households
66,734
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Child (0-6) Stats

Future Generation • 12.2% of total pop

Child Sex Ratio 890

Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)

Boys 18,365
Girls 16,345

Literacy Gap

14.5% Diff
Male Literacy 67.1%
Female Literacy 52.6%
SC Population
92,128
32.4% of total
ST Population
17,046
6.0% of total
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Workforce Economy

Primary occupation: farming (Labor)

Worker Participation Rate 50%
Main Workers 1,05,181

Employment > 6 months/year

Marginal Workers 37,664

Employment < 6 months/year

Employment Sectors

Other Workers (Services/Ind) 24.8%
Cultivators (Farmers) 29.3%
Agricultural Laborers 43.7%
Household Industries 2.1%

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