Kurinjipadi
Kurinjipadi is a Town and Taluka in Cuddalore 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 Kurinjipadi Block (CD) is 05790. The total area of Kurinjipadi Taluka is 386 km², which includes 216.61 km² of rural area and 169.63 km² of urban area. Kurinjipadi has a sex ratio of approximately 980 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kurinjipadi Taluka
Kurinjipadi Taluka has a total of 54 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 Kurinjipadi Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Adinarayanapuram | Athinarayanapuram | Cuddalore |
2 | Aduragaram | Adoor Agaram | Kurinjipadi |
3 | Adurkuppam | Virupatchi | Kurinjipadi |
4 | Agaram | Agaram | Kurinjipadi |
5 | Akgatimmapuram | Ayeekuppam | Kurinjipadi |
6 | Ambalavanampettai | Ambalavananpettai | Kurinjipadi |
7 | Annadanampettai | Annathanampettai | Kurinjipadi |
8 | Anukkambattu | Anukkampattu | Kurinjipadi |
9 | Arangamangalam | Arangamangalam | Vadalur |
10 | Ayikuppam | Ayeekuppam | Kurinjipadi |
11 | Buddampadi | Boothampadi | Kurinjipadi |
12 | Guruvappanpettai | Kuruvappanpettai | Kurinjipadi |
13 | Idankondambattu | Ayeekuppam | Kurinjipadi |
14 | Kalkunam | Kalkunam | Kurinjipadi |
15 | Kanjamandanpettai | Pethunaikankuppam | Kurijipadi |
16 | Kannadi | Kannadi | Kurinjipadi |
17 | Karunguli | Karunguzhi | Vadalur |
18 | Karuveppambadi | Sirupalaiyur | Kurinjipadi |
19 | Kesavanarayanapuram | Thambipettai | Kurinjipadi |
20 | Kilur | Keezhur | Kurinjipadi |
21 | Kolakkudi | Kolakudi | Vadalur |
22 | Koranapattu | Koranapattu | Kurinjipadi |
23 | Kothavacheri | Kothavacherry | Kurinjipadi |
24 | Krishnankuppam | Krishnankuppam | Kurinjipadi |
25 | Kundiyamallur | Kallaiyankuppam | Kurinjipadi |
26 | Kurinjipadi | Varatharajanpettai | Kurinjipadi |
27 | Madanagopalapuram | Madhanagopalapuram | Kurinjipadi |
28 | Maruvay | Maruvai | Vadalur |
29 | Melapuduppettai | Melapudupettai | Kurinjipadi |
30 | Nayinakuppam | Nainarkuppam | Vadalur |
31 | Neyveli | N/A | Kurinjipadi |
32 | Peddunayakkankuppam | Pethunaikankuppam | Kurinjipadi |
33 | Perumathur | Perumathur | Vadalur |
34 | Poiganatham | Koranapattu | Kurinjipadi |
35 | Puliyur | Puliyur | Kurinjipadi |
36 | Puvanikuppam | Poovanikuppam | Kurinjipadi |
37 | Rajakuppam | Arangamangalam | Vadalur |
38 | Ranganathapuram | Renganathapuram | Kurinjipadi |
39 | Sirupalaiyur | Sirupalaiyur | Kurinjipadi |
40 | Tambipettai | Thambipettai | Kurinjipadi |
41 | Tanur | Athinarayanapuram | Cuddalore |
42 | Tayilgunampattinam | Thaiyalkunampattinam | Kurinjipadi |
43 | Tenkuthu | Vanathirayapuram | Vadalur |
44 | Thambipalayam | Thambipettaipalayam | Kurinjipadi |
45 | Timmaravuthamkuppam | Krishnankuppam | Kurinjipadi |
46 | Tirttanagari | Theerthanagiri | Kurinjipadi |
47 | Toppukollai | Thambipettaipalayam | Kurinjipadi |
48 | Vadakkumelur | Vadakkumelur | Vadalur |
49 | Vadakuthu | Vadakuthu | Vadalur |
50 | Valudambattu | Vazhuthalampattu | Kurinjipadi |
51 | Vanadirayapuram | Vanathirayapuram | Vadalur |
52 | Veludayanpattu | Indiranagar | Vadalur |
53 | Vengadampettai | Venkatampettai | Kurinjipadi |
54 | Virupakshi | Virupatchi | Kurinjipadi |
Population of Kurinjipadi Taluka
The population profile of Kurinjipadi 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 Kurinjipadi 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 | 3,31,755 | 1,59,039 | 1,72,716 |
Male Population | 1,67,497 | 80,343 | 87,154 |
Female Population | 1,64,258 | 78,696 | 85,562 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 32,494 | 18,373 | 14,121 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 17,253 | 9,795 | 7,458 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,241 | 8,578 | 6,663 |
Literate Population | 2,41,787 | 1,03,564 | 1,38,223 |
Literate Male Population | 1,32,666 | 58,585 | 74,081 |
Literate Female Population | 1,09,121 | 44,979 | 64,142 |
Illiterate Population | 89,968 | 55,475 | 34,493 |
Illiterate Male Population | 34,831 | 21,758 | 13,073 |
Illiterate Female Population | 55,137 | 33,717 | 21,420 |
Total Households | 81,536 | 39,216 | 42,320 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Kurinjipadi Taluka is around 3,31,755 people. This includes 1,67,497 males and 1,64,258 females. Rural population is about 1,59,039 (80,343 males and 78,696 females), while urban population is nearly 1,72,716 (87,154 males and 85,562 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 32,494 of the population, with 17,253 boys and 15,241 girls. Rural areas have 18,373 children, and urban areas have about 14,121 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 2,41,787 literate people in Kurinjipadi Taluka, including 1,32,666 literate males and 1,09,121 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 1,03,564 individuals and urban literacy covers around 1,38,223 people.
- About 89,968 people in Kurinjipadi Taluka are not literate, including 34,831 males and 55,137 females. Rural areas include 55,475 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 34,493 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 81,536 households, with 39,216 in villages and 42,320 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kurinjipadi 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 | 83,196 | 51,202 | 31,994 |
SC Male Population | 41,948 | 25,688 | 16,260 |
SC Female Population | 41,248 | 25,514 | 15,734 |
Total ST Population | 2,390 | 833 | 1,557 |
ST Male Population | 1,229 | 422 | 807 |
ST Female Population | 1,161 | 411 | 750 |
Population Density | 859 / km² | 734 / km² | 1,018 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kurinjipadi Taluka is approximately 83,196 people, including 41,948 males and 41,248 females. Around 51,202 people live in rural parts. Nearly 31,994 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kurinjipadi Taluka is about 2,390 people, including 1,229 males and 1,161 females. Around 833 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,557 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 859 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 734 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,018 people per sq. km.