Attur
Attur is a Town and Taluka in Dindigul 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 Attur Block (CD) is 05765. The total area of Attur Taluka is 249 km², which includes 215.26 km² of rural area and 33.67 km² of urban area. Attur has a sex ratio of approximately 1014 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Attur Taluka
Attur Taluka has a total of 20 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 Attur Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aiyampalayam | Ayyankottai | Ayyampalayam |
| 2 | Alamarathupatti | Alamarathupatti | Chinnalapatti |
| 3 | Ambathurai | Ambathurai | Chinnalapatti |
| 4 | Attur | Athoor | Sithayankottai |
| 5 | Bodikamanvadi | Bodikamanvadi | Sithayankottai |
| 6 | Jivalsaragu | Jeevalsaragu | Chinnalapatti |
| 7 | Kalikkampatti | Kalikkampatti | Chinnalapatti |
| 8 | Kilakottai | Chettiapatti | Chinnalapatti |
| 9 | Kummampatti | Veerakkal | Dindigul |
| 10 | Manalur | Manaloor | Ayyampalayam |
| 11 | Munnilakottai | Munnilaikottai | Chinnalapatti |
| 12 | Palayamkottai | Palayankottai | Sithayankottai |
| 13 | Panjanpatti | N Panjampatti | Chinnalapatti |
| 14 | Paraipatti | Akkaraipatti | Sithayankottai |
| 15 | Pillayarnattam | Pillayarnatham | Dindigul |
| 16 | Pithalaipatti | Pithalaipatti | Chinnalapatti |
| 17 | Sitharevu | Sitharevu | Ayyampalayam |
| 18 | Toppampatti | Thoppampatti | Chinnalapatti |
| 19 | Vakkampatti | Vakkampatti | Chinnalapatti |
| 20 | Virakkal | Veerakkal | Dindigul |
Population of Attur Taluka
The population profile of Attur 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 Attur 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 | 1,59,846 | 1,07,752 | 52,094 |
| Male Population | 79,334 | 53,507 | 25,827 |
| Female Population | 80,512 | 54,245 | 26,267 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,051 | 10,353 | 4,698 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,848 | 5,393 | 2,455 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,203 | 4,960 | 2,243 |
| Literate Population | 1,14,191 | 75,369 | 38,822 |
| Literate Male Population | 61,726 | 41,048 | 20,678 |
| Literate Female Population | 52,465 | 34,321 | 18,144 |
| Illiterate Population | 45,655 | 32,383 | 13,272 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 17,608 | 12,459 | 5,149 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 28,047 | 19,924 | 8,123 |
| Total Households | 41,975 | 28,092 | 13,883 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Attur Taluka is around 1,59,846 people. This includes 79,334 males and 80,512 females. Rural population is about 1,07,752 (53,507 males and 54,245 females), while urban population is nearly 52,094 (25,827 males and 26,267 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 15,051 of the population, with 7,848 boys and 7,203 girls. Rural areas have 10,353 children, and urban areas have about 4,698 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,14,191 literate people in Attur Taluka, including 61,726 literate males and 52,465 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 75,369 individuals and urban literacy covers around 38,822 people.
- About 45,655 people in Attur Taluka are not literate, including 17,608 males and 28,047 females. Rural areas include 32,383 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 13,272 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 41,975 households, with 28,092 in villages and 13,883 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Attur 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 | 34,919 | 26,602 | 8,317 |
| SC Male Population | 17,389 | 13,205 | 4,184 |
| SC Female Population | 17,530 | 13,397 | 4,133 |
| Total ST Population | 110 | 105 | 5 |
| ST Male Population | 49 | 48 | 1 |
| ST Female Population | 61 | 57 | 4 |
| Population Density | 642 / km² | 501 / km² | 1,547 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Attur Taluka is approximately 34,919 people, including 17,389 males and 17,530 females. Around 26,602 people live in rural parts. Nearly 8,317 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Attur Taluka is about 110 people, including 49 males and 61 females. Around 105 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 5 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 642 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 501 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,547 people per sq. km.