Dharmapuri

Dharmapuri is a Town and Taluka in Dharmapuri 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 Dharmapuri Block (CD) is 05888. Total area of dharmapuri taluka is 792 km² including 768.17 km² rural area and 23.58 km² urban area. Dharmapuri taluka has a population of 4,41,148 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,13,218 while rural population is 3,27,930. Dharmapuri has a sex ratio of approximately 950 females for every 1,000 males. Dharmapuri taluka has a population density of 557 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,09,252 houses in the sub-district, including 28,560 urban houses and 80,692 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 64.10% population of dharmapuri taluka is literate, out of which 70.95% males and 56.89% females are literate.

List of Villages in Dharmapuri Taluka

Dharmapuri Taluka has a total of 64 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 Dharmapuri Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Dharmapuri Taluka

The population profile of Dharmapuri 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 Dharmapuri'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 Dharmapuri 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.