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, the sub-district code of Kodaikanal Block (CD) is 05766. The total area of Kodaikanal Taluka is 1,030 km², which includes 976.32 km² of rural area and 53.45 km² of urban area. Kodaikanal has a sex ratio of approximately 991 females per 1,000 males.
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 Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adukkam | Adukkam | Kodaikanal |
| 2 | Kamanur | Kamanur | Pannaikadu |
| 3 | Kilakkuchettipatti | Kilakkuchettipatti | Pannaikadu |
| 4 | Kodaikanal | Adukkam | Kodaikanal |
| 5 | Kookkal | Kookal | Kodaikanal |
| 6 | Mannavanur | Mannavanur | Kodaikanal |
| 7 | Pachalur | Pachalur | Oddanchatram |
| 8 | Periyur | Periyur | Oddanchatram |
| 9 | Poolathur | Kumbaraiyur | Pannaikadu |
| 10 | Poombarai | Poomparai | Kodaikanal |
| 11 | Poondi | Poondi | Kodaikanal |
| 12 | Thandigudi | Thandikudi | Pannaikadu |
| 13 | Vadagounchi | Vadakavunji | Kodaikanal |
| 14 | Vellagavi | Vellakavi | Kodaikanal |
| 15 | Vilpatti | 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 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 | 1,15,250 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Kodaikanal Taluka is around 1,15,250 people. This includes 57,884 males and 57,366 females. Rural population is about 70,018 (35,341 males and 34,677 females), while urban population is nearly 45,232 (22,543 males and 22,689 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 12,238 of the population, with 6,194 boys and 6,044 girls. Rural areas have 7,596 children, and urban areas have about 4,642 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 81,985 literate people in Kodaikanal Taluka, including 44,679 literate males and 37,306 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 46,221 individuals and urban literacy covers around 35,764 people.
- About 33,265 people in Kodaikanal Taluka are not literate, including 13,205 males and 20,060 females. Rural areas include 23,797 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 9,468 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 30,771 households, with 18,836 in villages and 11,935 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kodaikanal 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kodaikanal Taluka is approximately 22,819 people, including 11,412 males and 11,407 females. Around 14,387 people live in rural parts. Nearly 8,432 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kodaikanal Taluka is about 3,602 people, including 1,802 males and 1,800 females. Around 2,893 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 709 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 112 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 72 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 846 people per sq. km.