Sulur
Sulur 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 Sulur Block (CD) is 05896. The total area of Sulur Taluka is 568 km², which includes 404.78 km² of rural area and 163.49 km² of urban area. Sulur has a sex ratio of approximately 992 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Sulur Taluka
Sulur Taluka has a total of 37 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 Sulur Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Appanaickenpatti | Appanaickenpatti | Sulur |
2 | Arasur | Arasur | Sulur |
3 | Bogampatti | Bogampatti | Chettipalayam |
4 | Chinniam Palayam | Chinniampalayam | Sulur |
5 | Edayapalayam | Edayarpalayam | Sulur |
6 | J Krishnapuram | J Krishnapuram | Annur |
7 | Jallipatti | Jallipatti | Palladam |
8 | K Madapur | K Madappur | Sulur |
9 | Kadampadi | Kadampadi | Sulur |
10 | Kaduvettipalayam | Kaduvettipalayam | Moppiri Palayam |
11 | Kalangal | Kalangal | Kannam Palayam |
12 | Kallapalayam | Kallapalayam | Kannam Palayam |
13 | Kammalapatti | Kammalapatti | Palladam |
14 | Kangayampalayam | Kangeyampalayam | Sulur |
15 | Kaniyur | Kaniyur | Sulur |
16 | Kittampalayam | Giddampalayam | Somanoor |
17 | Kumarapalayam | Kumarapalayam | Sulur |
18 | Malaipalayam | Malaipalayam | Varapatti |
19 | Muthugoundam Pudur | Muthugoundenpudur | Sulur |
20 | Mylampatti | Mylampatti | Sulur |
21 | Neelambur | Neelambur | Sulur |
22 | Pachapalayam | Pachapalayam | Sulur |
23 | Paduvampalli | Paduvampalli | Moppiripalayam |
24 | Pappampatti | Pappampatti | Palla Palayam |
25 | Pattanam | Pattanam | Sulur |
26 | Peedampalli | Peedampalli | Kannam Palayam |
27 | Poorandampalayam | Poorandampalayam | Sulur |
28 | Rasipalayam | Rasipalayam | Sulur |
29 | Sellakkarichal | Selakkarichal | Palladam |
30 | Semmandampalayam | Semmandampalayam | Kalapatti |
31 | Senjeri Ayyampalayam | S Ayyampalayam | Palladam |
32 | Senjeriputhur | Senjeriputhur | Palladam |
33 | Thalakkarai | Thalakkarai | Palladam |
34 | Vadambacheri | Vadambacheri | Sulur |
35 | Vadavalli | Vadavalli | Sulur |
36 | Vadavedampatti | Vadavedampatti | Palladam |
37 | Varapatti | Varapatti | Sulur |
Population of Sulur Taluka
The population profile of Sulur 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 Sulur Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 3,21,051 | 1,28,472 | 1,92,579 |
Male Population | 1,61,169 | 64,503 | 96,666 |
Female Population | 1,59,882 | 63,969 | 95,913 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 30,125 | 10,966 | 19,159 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,361 | 5,605 | 9,756 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,764 | 5,361 | 9,403 |
Literate Population | 2,33,427 | 87,694 | 1,45,733 |
Literate Male Population | 1,26,375 | 48,388 | 77,987 |
Literate Female Population | 1,07,052 | 39,306 | 67,746 |
Illiterate Population | 87,624 | 40,778 | 46,846 |
Illiterate Male Population | 34,794 | 16,115 | 18,679 |
Illiterate Female Population | 52,830 | 24,663 | 28,167 |
Total Households | 93,100 | 37,694 | 55,406 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Sulur Taluka is around 3,21,051 people. This includes 1,61,169 males and 1,59,882 females. Rural population is about 1,28,472 (64,503 males and 63,969 females), while urban population is nearly 1,92,579 (96,666 males and 95,913 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 30,125 of the population, with 15,361 boys and 14,764 girls. Rural areas have 10,966 children, and urban areas have about 19,159 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 2,33,427 literate people in Sulur Taluka, including 1,26,375 literate males and 1,07,052 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 87,694 individuals and urban literacy covers around 1,45,733 people.
- About 87,624 people in Sulur Taluka are not literate, including 34,794 males and 52,830 females. Rural areas include 40,778 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 46,846 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 93,100 households, with 37,694 in villages and 55,406 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Sulur 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 |
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Total SC Population | 55,843 | 27,677 | 28,166 |
SC Male Population | 27,854 | 13,786 | 14,068 |
SC Female Population | 27,989 | 13,891 | 14,098 |
Total ST Population | 182 | 61 | 121 |
ST Male Population | 103 | 34 | 69 |
ST Female Population | 79 | 27 | 52 |
Population Density | 565 / km² | 317 / km² | 1,178 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Sulur Taluka is approximately 55,843 people, including 27,854 males and 27,989 females. Around 27,677 people live in rural parts. Nearly 28,166 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Sulur Taluka is about 182 people, including 103 males and 79 females. Around 61 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 121 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 565 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 317 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,178 people per sq. km.