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 information the sub-district code of Kurinjipadi Block (CD) is 05790. Total area of kurinjipadi taluka is 386 km² including 216.61 km² rural area and 169.63 km² urban area. Kurinjipadi taluka has a population of 3,31,755 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,72,716 while rural population is 1,59,039. Kurinjipadi has a sex ratio of approximately 980 females for every 1,000 males. Kurinjipadi taluka has a population density of 859 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 81,536 houses in the sub-district, including 42,320 urban houses and 39,216 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 72.88% population of kurinjipadi taluka is literate, out of which 79.21% males and 66.43% females are literate.

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.

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's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Kurinjipadi Taluka , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.