Gudiyattam Gudiyattam Town - Municipal
Gudiyattam Gudiyattam Town - Municipal
Gudiyattam Gudiyattam Town - Municipal
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Chapter ñ2 Final Report: <strong>Gudiyattam</strong> <strong>Municipal</strong>ity<br />
2.4.4 Population Density<br />
The population density in <strong>Gudiyattam</strong> municipality during 1991 was 169 persons per<br />
ha which has increased to 186 persons per ha in 2001. The ward population density<br />
in 2001 varies from 95 persons per ha to 169 persons per ha.<br />
Attributes Area<br />
Table 2-4 Comparative Population Density<br />
(Sq. Km)<br />
Total<br />
Population<br />
- 20 -<br />
Density (Persons<br />
per Sq. Km)<br />
Density<br />
(Persons per Ha.)<br />
1991 4.93 83,232 16883 169<br />
2001 4.93 91,452 18550 186<br />
Source: Compiled from Primary Census Abstract of Tamil Nadu, Census of India ñ<br />
2001<br />
2.4.5 Slum Population<br />
There are a total of 9 notified slums in <strong>Gudiyattam</strong> municipality and 14 un-notified<br />
slums with a population of 8,651 and 7,774 respectively. Thus, the total population of<br />
the slums is 16,425 with 2,737 households i.e. 18% of the population living in slums in<br />
the town.<br />
2.4.6 Sex Ratio<br />
Sex ratio is a sensitive indicator of the status of women in society. The sex ratio in<br />
<strong>Gudiyattam</strong> municipality is 1011 females per 1000 males as per Census 2001. The Sex<br />
ratio in <strong>Gudiyattam</strong> is higher when compared with the district and state sex ratio.<br />
The comparative sex ratio of state, district and town is given in the table below.<br />
Table 2-5: Comparative Sex Ratio<br />
Particulars Sex Ratio Sex Ratio 0-6<br />
Tamil Nadu Urban 982 955<br />
Vellore District 997 943<br />
Vellore District Urban 1003 960<br />
<strong>Gudiyattam</strong> (M) 1011 947<br />
Source: Compiled from Primary Census Abstract, Census of India-1991,<br />
2.4.7 Literacy<br />
Literacy is one of the important social indicators. There are 64767 literates in<br />
<strong>Gudiyattam</strong> municipality. The literacy rate is 79.68%. The literacy rates of State,<br />
District and the town is given in the table below<br />
Particulars<br />
Table 2-6: Comparative Literacy<br />
Literacy Rate<br />
Person Male Female<br />
Tamil Nadu 73.45 82.42 64.43<br />
Tamil Nadu Urban 82.53 88.97 75.99<br />
Vellore District 72.36 81.99 62.79<br />
Vellore District Urban 80.46 87.77 73.22<br />
<strong>Gudiyattam</strong> (M) 79.68 87.57 71.93<br />
Source: Compiled from Primary Census Abstract, Census of India-1991, 2001<br />
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