Kodaikanal Taluka - Dindigul, Tamil Nadu
Kodaikanal is an administrative taluka in the Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Kodaikanal is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Palani, while the nearest airport is Coimbatore International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 74.0 km.
The total area of the taluka is 1,030 km², including 976.32 km² rural area and 53.45 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 991 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kodaikanal Taluka
Kodaikanal Taluka has a total of 18 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Taluka, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adukkam | Rural | Adukkam |
| 2 | Kamanur | Rural | Kamanur |
| 3 | Kilakkuchettipatti | Rural | Kilakkuchettipatti |
| 4 | Kodaikanal | Rural | Vilpatti |
| 5 | Kookkal | Rural | Kookal |
| 6 | Kudiraiar & Kukkal R.F. | Rural | Kookal |
| 7 | Manjampatti R.F. | Rural | Mannavanur |
| 8 | Mannavanur | Rural | Mannavanur |
| 9 | Pachalur | Rural | Pachalur |
| 10 | Pannaikadu | Urban | Not applicable |
| 11 | Periyur | Rural | Periyur |
| 12 | Poolathur | Rural | Poolathur |
| 13 | Poombarai | Rural | Poomparai |
| 14 | Poondi | Rural | Poondi |
| 15 | Thandigudi | Rural | Thandikudi |
| 16 | Vadagounchi | Rural | Vadakavunji |
| 17 | Vellagavi | Rural | Vellakavi |
| 18 | Vilpatti | Rural | Vilpatti |
Population of Kodaikanal Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Kodaikanal Taluka has a total population of 1,15,250 people, consisting of 57,884 males and 57,366 females. There are 30,771 households in the taluka with an average population density of 112 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 30,771 | 18,836 | 11,935 |
| Population Density | 112 / km² | 72 / km² | 846 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 81,985 literate people and 12,238 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 22,819 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 3,602 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,238 | 7,596 | 4,642 |
| Literate Population | 81,985 | 46,221 | 35,764 |
| Illiterate Population | 33,265 | 23,797 | 9,468 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 22,819 | 14,387 | 8,432 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 3,602 | 2,893 | 709 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.