Dindigul

Dindigul 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 Dindigul Block (CD) is 05764. Total area of dindigul taluka is 1,139 km² including 997.99 km² rural area and 141.12 km² urban area. Dindigul taluka has a population of 6,39,910 peoples, out of which urban population is 3,47,982 while rural population is 2,91,928. Dindigul has a sex ratio of approximately 1002 females for every 1,000 males. Dindigul taluka has a population density of 562 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,64,608 houses in the sub-district, including 89,841 urban houses and 74,767 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 71.83% population of dindigul taluka is literate, out of which 77.63% males and 66.04% females are literate.

List of Villages in Dindigul Taluka

Dindigul Taluka has a total of 73 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 Dindigul Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Dindigul Taluka

The population profile of Dindigul 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 Dindigul'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 Dindigul 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.