Mettupalayam
Mettupalayam is a Town and Taluka in Coimbatore District of Tamil Nadu. 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 Mettupalayam Block (CD) is 05895. The total area of Mettupalayam Taluka is 635 km², which includes 611.72 km² of rural area and 23.48 km² of urban area. Mettupalayam has a sex ratio of approximately 1009 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Mettupalayam Taluka
Mettupalayam Taluka has a total of 30 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 Mettupalayam Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anaikatti North R F | Tholampalayam | Annur |
| 2 | Belladhi | Bellathi | Kara Madai |
| 3 | Bellapalayam | Bellepalayam | Sirumugai |
| 4 | Chickadasampalayam | Chikkadasampalayam | Mettupalayam |
| 5 | Chikkarampalayam | Chikkarampalayam | Mettupalayam |
| 6 | Chinnakallipatti | Chinnakalipattai | Punjai Puliampatti |
| 7 | Gopanari R F | N/A | Mettupalayam |
| 8 | Hulical Drug R F | N/A | Mettupalayam |
| 9 | Illuppanatham | Illuppanatham | Sirumugai |
| 10 | Irumborai | Irumborai | Sirumugai |
| 11 | Jadayampalayam | Jadayampalayam | Mettupalayam |
| 12 | Jaganarai Slopes R F | N/A | Mettupalayam |
| 13 | Kalampalayam | Kalampalayam | Karamadai |
| 14 | Kallar R F | N/A | Mettupalayam |
| 15 | Kandiyur R F | N/A | Mettupalayam |
| 16 | Kemmarampalayam | Kemmarampalayam | Karamadai |
| 17 | Madur Pethikuttai Forest | N/A | Mettupalayam |
| 18 | Marudur | Marudur | Kara Madai |
| 19 | Melur Slope R F | Velliangadu | Mettupalayam |
| 20 | Muduthurai | Mooduthurai | Puliampatti |
| 21 | Nellimalair F | N/A | Mettupalayam |
| 22 | Nellithurai | Nellithurai | Karamadai |
| 23 | Nellithurai And Sundapatti R F | Nellithurai | Mettupalayam |
| 24 | Nilgiri Eastern Slope R F | N/A | Mettupalayam |
| 25 | Odanthurai | Odanthurai | Mettupalayam |
| 26 | Odanthurai R F | N/A | Mettupalayam |
| 27 | Pillur Slope R F | N/A | Mettupalayam |
| 28 | Thekkampatti | Thekkampatti | Karamadai |
| 29 | Tholampalayam | Tholampalayam | Karamadai |
| 30 | Velliangadu | Velliangadu | Karamadai |
Population of Mettupalayam Taluka
The population profile of Mettupalayam 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 Mettupalayam 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 | 2,60,172 | 1,37,570 | 1,22,602 |
| Male Population | 1,29,447 | 68,643 | 60,804 |
| Female Population | 1,30,725 | 68,927 | 61,798 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 23,023 | 11,688 | 11,335 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,703 | 5,852 | 5,851 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,320 | 5,836 | 5,484 |
| Literate Population | 1,85,053 | 91,231 | 93,822 |
| Literate Male Population | 99,211 | 50,040 | 49,171 |
| Literate Female Population | 85,842 | 41,191 | 44,651 |
| Illiterate Population | 75,119 | 46,339 | 28,780 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 30,236 | 18,603 | 11,633 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 44,883 | 27,736 | 17,147 |
| Total Households | 73,189 | 39,680 | 33,509 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Mettupalayam Taluka is around 2,60,172 people. This includes 1,29,447 males and 1,30,725 females. Rural population is about 1,37,570 (68,643 males and 68,927 females), while urban population is nearly 1,22,602 (60,804 males and 61,798 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 23,023 of the population, with 11,703 boys and 11,320 girls. Rural areas have 11,688 children, and urban areas have about 11,335 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,85,053 literate people in Mettupalayam Taluka, including 99,211 literate males and 85,842 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 91,231 individuals and urban literacy covers around 93,822 people.
- About 75,119 people in Mettupalayam Taluka are not literate, including 30,236 males and 44,883 females. Rural areas include 46,339 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 28,780 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 73,189 households, with 39,680 in villages and 33,509 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Mettupalayam 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 | 44,149 | 26,346 | 17,803 |
| SC Male Population | 21,985 | 13,118 | 8,867 |
| SC Female Population | 22,164 | 13,228 | 8,936 |
| Total ST Population | 8,712 | 7,859 | 853 |
| ST Male Population | 4,317 | 3,897 | 420 |
| ST Female Population | 4,395 | 3,962 | 433 |
| Population Density | 410 / km² | 225 / km² | 5,222 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Mettupalayam Taluka is approximately 44,149 people, including 21,985 males and 22,164 females. Around 26,346 people live in rural parts. Nearly 17,803 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Mettupalayam Taluka is about 8,712 people, including 4,317 males and 4,395 females. Around 7,859 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 853 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 410 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 225 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 5,222 people per sq. km.