Thirunallar Taluk

Thirunallar Taluk is a Town and Taluka in Karaikal 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 Thirunallar Taluk Block (CD) is 05915. The total area of Thirunallar Taluk Taluka is 70 km². Thirunallar Taluk has a sex ratio of approximately 1038 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Thirunallar Taluk Taluka

Thirunallar Taluk Taluka has a total of 16 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Thirunallar Taluk Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Ambagarathur Ambagarathur Karaikal (14 km)
2Keezhavoor Thirunallar North Karaikal (6 km)
3Kurumbagaram Kurumbagaram Karaikal (11 km)
4Melakasakudy Melakasakudy Karaikal (7 km)
5Nallazhundur Nallambal Karaikal (13 km)
6Nedungadu Nedungadu Karaikal (10 km)
7Pettai Pettai Karaikal (8 km)
8Ponbethy Ponbethy Karaikal (11 km)
9Puthakudy Karukkankudy Karaikal (10 km)
10Sellur Sellur Karaikal (8 km)
11Sethur Sethur Karaikal (11 km)
12Sorakudy Surakkudy Karaikal (8 km)
13Subrayapuram Thirunallar North Karaikal (8 km)
14Thennankudy Sellur Karaikal (9 km)
15Thevamapuram Karukkankudy Karaikal (9 km)
16Thirunallar Thirunallar North Karaikal (6 km)

Population of Thirunallar Taluk Taluka

The population profile of Thirunallar 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 Thirunallar 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 56,022 56,022 N/A
Male Population 27,481 27,481 N/A
Female Population 28,541 28,541 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 6,094 6,094 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 3,152 3,152 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,942 2,942 N/A
Literate Population 42,122 42,122 N/A
Literate Male Population 22,057 22,057 N/A
Literate Female Population 20,065 20,065 N/A
Illiterate Population 13,900 13,900 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 5,424 5,424 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 8,476 8,476 N/A
Total Households 14,074 14,074 N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population is approximately 56,022 people. Includes nearly 27,481 males and 28,541 females. Rural population is about 56,022 people.
  • There are around 6,094 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 3,152 boys and 2,942 girls.
  • Literate population is about 42,122 people. Non-literate population is around 13,900 people.
  • There are nearly 14,074 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Thirunallar 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 13,758 13,758 N/A
SC Male Population 6,706 6,706 N/A
SC Female Population 7,052 7,052 N/A
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 799 / km² 799 / km² N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Thirunallar Taluk Taluka is approximately 13,758 people, including 6,706 males and 7,052 females. Around 13,758 people live in rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 799 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 799 people per sq. km.