Thirunallar Taluka - Karaikal, Puducherry
Thirunallar is an administrative taluka in the Karaikal district of Puducherry, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Thirunallar is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Karaikal, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 85.8 km.
The total area of the taluka is 70 km², including 70.15 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1038 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Thirunallar Taluka
Thirunallar Taluka has a total of 16 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Taluka, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ambagarathur | Rural | Nallambal |
| 2 | Devamapuram | Rural | Karukkankudy |
| 3 | Keezhavoor | Rural | Thirunallar(North) |
| 4 | Kurumbagaram | Rural | Kurumbagaram |
| 5 | Melakasakudy | Rural | Melakasakudy |
| 6 | Nallazhandur | Rural | Nallambal |
| 7 | Nedungadu | Rural | Nedungadu |
| 8 | Pettai | Rural | Pettai |
| 9 | Ponbethy | Rural | Ponbethy |
| 10 | Puthakudy | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Sellur | Rural | Sellur |
| 12 | Sethur | Rural | Sethur |
| 13 | Sorakudy | Rural | Surakkudy |
| 14 | Subrayapuram | Rural | Thirunallar(North) |
| 15 | Thennankudy | Rural | Sellur |
| 16 | Thirunallar | Rural | Thirunallar(South) |
Population of Thirunallar Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Thirunallar Taluka has a total population of 56,022 people, consisting of 27,481 males and 28,541 females. There are 14,074 households in the taluka with an average population density of 799 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 56,022 | 56,022 | 0 |
| Male Population | 27,481 | 27,481 | 0 |
| Female Population | 28,541 | 28,541 | 0 |
| Total Households | 14,074 | 14,074 | 0 |
| Population Density | 799 / km² | 799 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 42,122 literate people and 6,094 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 13,758 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 0 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,094 | 6,094 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 42,122 | 42,122 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 13,900 | 13,900 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 13,758 | 13,758 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.