Kodaikanal

Kodaikanal 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 Kodaikanal Block (CD) is 05766. Total area of kodaikanal taluka is 1,030 km² including 976.32 km² rural area and 53.45 km² urban area. Kodaikanal taluka has a population of 1,15,250 peoples, out of which urban population is 45,232 while rural population is 70,018. Kodaikanal has a sex ratio of approximately 991 females for every 1,000 males. Kodaikanal taluka has a population density of 112 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 30,771 houses in the sub-district, including 11,935 urban houses and 18,836 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 71.14% population of kodaikanal taluka is literate, out of which 77.19% males and 65.03% females are literate.

List of Villages in Kodaikanal Taluka

Kodaikanal Taluka has a total of 15 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 Kodaikanal Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Adukkam Adukkam Kodaikanal
2Kamanur Kamanur Pannaikadu
3Kilakkuchettipatti Kilakkuchettipatti Pannaikadu
4Kodaikanal Adukkam Kodaikanal
5Kookkal Kookal Kodaikanal
6Mannavanur Mannavanur Kodaikanal
7Pachalur Pachalur Oddanchatram
8Periyur Periyur Oddanchatram
9Poolathur Kumbaraiyur Pannaikadu
10Poombarai Poomparai Kodaikanal
11Poondi Poondi Kodaikanal
12Thandigudi Thandikudi Pannaikadu
13Vadagounchi Vadakavunji Kodaikanal
14Vellagavi Vellakavi Kodaikanal
15Vilpatti Vilpatti Kodaikanal

Population of Kodaikanal Taluka

The population profile of Kodaikanal 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 Kodaikanal's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 1,15,250 70,018 45,232
Male Population 57,884 35,341 22,543
Female Population 57,366 34,677 22,689
Child Population (Age 0–6) 12,238 7,596 4,642
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 6,194 3,886 2,308
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 6,044 3,710 2,334
Literate Population 81,985 46,221 35,764
Literate Male Population 44,679 25,950 18,729
Literate Female Population 37,306 20,271 17,035
Illiterate Population 33,265 23,797 9,468
Illiterate Male Population 13,205 9,391 3,814
Illiterate Female Population 20,060 14,406 5,654
Total Households 30,771 18,836 11,935

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Kodaikanal 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 22,819 14,387 8,432
SC Male Population 11,412 7,232 4,180
SC Female Population 11,407 7,155 4,252
Total ST Population 3,602 2,893 709
ST Male Population 1,802 1,464 338
ST Female Population 1,800 1,429 371
Population Density 112 / km² 72 / km² 846 / km²