Palakkodu

Palakkodu 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 Palakkodu Block (CD) is 05885. Total area of palakkodu taluka is 750 km² including 742.84 km² rural area and 7.30 km² urban area. Palakkodu taluka has a population of 3,46,489 peoples, out of which urban population is 46,921 while rural population is 2,99,568. Palakkodu has a sex ratio of approximately 940 females for every 1,000 males. Palakkodu taluka has a population density of 462 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 84,641 houses in the sub-district, including 11,525 urban houses and 73,116 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 57.80% population of palakkodu taluka is literate, out of which 65.30% males and 49.83% females are literate.

List of Villages in Palakkodu Taluka

Palakkodu Taluka has a total of 94 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 Palakkodu Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Palakkodu Taluka

The population profile of Palakkodu 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 Palakkodu'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 Palakkodu 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.