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 information the sub-district code of Attur Block (CD) is 05765. Total area of attur taluka is 249 km² including 215.26 km² rural area and 33.67 km² urban area. Attur taluka has a population of 1,59,846 peoples, out of which urban population is 52,094 while rural population is 1,07,752. Attur has a sex ratio of approximately 1014 females for every 1,000 males. Attur taluka has a population density of 642 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 41,975 houses in the sub-district, including 13,883 urban houses and 28,092 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 71.44% population of attur taluka is literate, out of which 77.81% males and 65.16% females are literate.
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'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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Attur 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.
| 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 |