Pennagaram
Pennagaram 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, the sub-district code of Pennagaram Block (CD) is 05889. The total area of Pennagaram Taluka is 1,130 km², which includes 1,117.33 km² of rural area and 13.04 km² of urban area. Pennagaram has a sex ratio of approximately 906 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Pennagaram Taluka
Pennagaram Taluka has a total of 52 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 Pennagaram Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ajjanahalli | Ajjanahalli | Pennagaram |
| 2 | Andarahalli | Madhehalli | Pappirapatti |
| 3 | Anjehalli | Anchahalli | Pennagaram |
| 4 | Arakasanahalli | Arakasanahalli | Pennagaram |
| 5 | Badanavadi Rf | N/A | Pennagaram |
| 6 | Badanavadi Rf Ext | N/A | Pennagaram |
| 7 | Badrahalli | Banthrahalli | Mecheri |
| 8 | Barigam Rf | N/A | Hosur |
| 9 | Bevanurmalai R F | N/A | Pennagaram |
| 10 | Chinnampalli | Chinnapalli | Pennagaram |
| 11 | D Solapadi | Manjarahalli | Pennagaram |
| 12 | Donnakuttahalli | Donnakuttahalli | Pennagaram |
| 13 | Gendenahalli | Gendenahalli | Pennagaram |
| 14 | Gurthirayan R F | N/A | Pennagaram |
| 15 | Jarimankurichy | Manjarahalli | Pennagaram |
| 16 | Kadamadai | Manjinaikanahalli | Pennagaram |
| 17 | Kalappambadi | Kalappampadi | Pennagaram |
| 18 | Kalappambadi R F | N/A | Pennagaram |
| 19 | Kariappanahalli | Pallipatti | Pappirapatti |
| 20 | Kattinaickenahalli | Ajjanahalli | Pennagaram |
| 21 | Keserkuli R F | N/A | Pennagaram |
| 22 | Keserkuli R F Extension | N/A | Pennagaram |
| 23 | Kodihalli | Kodihalli | Pennagaram |
| 24 | Koothapadi | Koothapadi | Pennagaram |
| 25 | Kukuttamaruthahalli | Kookkuttamarathuhalli | Pennagaram |
| 26 | Maanjinaickanahalli | Pallipatti | Pennagaram |
| 27 | Madehalli | Acharahalli | Pappirapatti |
| 28 | Manjarahalli | Manjarahalli | Pennagaram |
| 29 | Masakkal R F | N/A | Pennagaram |
| 30 | Morappur R F | N/A | Pennagaram |
| 31 | Nagamarai | Nagamarai | Pennagaram |
| 32 | Onnappagoundanahalli | Onnappagoundanahalli | Pappirapatti |
| 33 | Pallipatti | B Pallipatti | Pappirapatti |
| 34 | Panaikulam | Giddanahalli | Papparapatti |
| 35 | Papparapatti | Veppilaihalli | Pappirapatti |
| 36 | Parvathanahalli | Paruvathanahalli | Pennagaram |
| 37 | Pennagaram R F | N/A | Pennagaram |
| 38 | Perumbalai | Nallampalli | Mechery |
| 39 | Perumbalai Rf | N/A | Pennagaram |
| 40 | Peyalmari | Mangarai | Pennagaram |
| 41 | Pikkili | Pikkili | Papparapatti |
| 42 | Pudupatti | Manjinaikanahalli | Pennagaram |
| 43 | Ramakondahalli | Ramakondahalli | Pennagaram |
| 44 | Sathiyanathapuram | Sathiyanathapuram | Pennagaram |
| 45 | Senganur | Senganoor | Pennagaram |
| 46 | Sigaralahalli | Billiyanoor | Palakkodu |
| 47 | Singarhallai Parapadi R F | N/A | Pennagaram |
| 48 | Sunchalnatham | Sunchalnatham | Pennagaram |
| 49 | Thithiyoppanahalli | Thitiyoppanahalli | Pennagaram |
| 50 | Vattuvanahalli | Vattuvanahalli | Pennagaram |
| 51 | Velampatti | Velampatti | Pappirapatti |
| 52 | Woddapatti R F | N/A | Pennagaram |
Population of Pennagaram Taluka
The population profile of Pennagaram 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 Pennagaram Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,34,853 | 2,05,199 | 29,654 |
| Male Population | 1,23,177 | 1,08,106 | 15,071 |
| Female Population | 1,11,676 | 97,093 | 14,583 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 27,405 | 24,176 | 3,229 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,530 | 12,844 | 1,686 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,875 | 11,332 | 1,543 |
| Literate Population | 1,32,404 | 1,12,052 | 20,352 |
| Literate Male Population | 78,441 | 67,187 | 11,254 |
| Literate Female Population | 53,963 | 44,865 | 9,098 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,02,449 | 93,147 | 9,302 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 44,736 | 40,919 | 3,817 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 57,713 | 52,228 | 5,485 |
| Total Households | 57,398 | 50,132 | 7,266 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Pennagaram Taluka is around 2,34,853 people. This includes 1,23,177 males and 1,11,676 females. Rural population is about 2,05,199 (1,08,106 males and 97,093 females), while urban population is nearly 29,654 (15,071 males and 14,583 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 27,405 of the population, with 14,530 boys and 12,875 girls. Rural areas have 24,176 children, and urban areas have about 3,229 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,32,404 literate people in Pennagaram Taluka, including 78,441 literate males and 53,963 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 1,12,052 individuals and urban literacy covers around 20,352 people.
- About 1,02,449 people in Pennagaram Taluka are not literate, including 44,736 males and 57,713 females. Rural areas include 93,147 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 9,302 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 57,398 households, with 50,132 in villages and 7,266 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Pennagaram 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 28,017 | 24,743 | 3,274 |
| SC Male Population | 14,643 | 12,972 | 1,671 |
| SC Female Population | 13,374 | 11,771 | 1,603 |
| Total ST Population | 4,900 | 4,239 | 661 |
| ST Male Population | 2,594 | 2,231 | 363 |
| ST Female Population | 2,306 | 2,008 | 298 |
| Population Density | 208 / km² | 184 / km² | 2,274 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Pennagaram Taluka is approximately 28,017 people, including 14,643 males and 13,374 females. Around 24,743 people live in rural parts. Nearly 3,274 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Pennagaram Taluka is about 4,900 people, including 2,594 males and 2,306 females. Around 4,239 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 661 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 208 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 184 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,274 people per sq. km.