Natham
Natham 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 Natham Block (CD) is 05763. The total area of Natham Taluka is 574 km², which includes 561.49 km² of rural area and 12.43 km² of urban area. Natham has a sex ratio of approximately 982 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Natham Taluka
Natham Taluka has a total of 41 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 Natham Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alagar Hills R F | N/A | Natham |
| 2 | Avichchippatti | Avichipatti | Natham |
| 3 | Budagudi | Boothagudi | Natham |
| 4 | Budagudi R F | N/A | Natham (7 km) |
| 5 | Chellappanaickenpatti | Chellapanaickenpatti | Natham |
| 6 | Chembulimalai R F | N/A | Natham (9 km) |
| 7 | Chinnayanpattikaradu R F | N/A | Natham (20 km) |
| 8 | Idayapatti | N/A | Natham |
| 9 | Kaluvadimalai R F | N/A | Natham |
| 10 | Karanthamalai R F | N/A | Natham |
| 11 | Kodangikuttu R F | N/A | Natham |
| 12 | Kottaiyur | Kottaiyur | Natham |
| 13 | Kudagipatti | Kudagipatti | Tharaburam |
| 14 | Lingavadi | Lingavadi | Natham |
| 15 | Methugumalai R F | N/A | Natham |
| 16 | Mottamalai R F | N/A | Natham |
| 17 | Mudumalai R F | N/A | Natham (21 km) |
| 18 | Mulaiyur | Mulaiyur | Natham |
| 19 | Nadumalai R F | N/A | Natham |
| 20 | Nadumandalam | Kuttupatti | Natham |
| 21 | Nedunkuttu R F | N/A | Natham |
| 22 | Palappanayakkanpatti | Pannuvarpatti | Natham |
| 23 | Pannimalai | Avichipatti | Natham |
| 24 | Pannuvarpatti | Pannuvarpatti | Natham |
| 25 | Pappanmalai R F | N/A | Natham (4 km) |
| 26 | Perumalai R F | N/A | Natham (30 km) |
| 27 | Pillaiyarnattam | Pillaiyarnatham | Natham |
| 28 | Pillaiyarnattam R F | N/A | Natham |
| 29 | Poolamalai R F | N/A | Natham (6 km) |
| 30 | Pudur | Paralipudur | Natham |
| 31 | Punnapatti | Punnapatti | Natham |
| 32 | Reddiapatti | Reddiapatti | Natham |
| 33 | Samudrapatti | Samudrapatti | Natham |
| 34 | Sattambadi | Sathampadi | Natham |
| 35 | Seithur | Seithur | Natham |
| 36 | Senamalai R F | N/A | Natham (9 km) |
| 37 | Sendurai | Sendurai | Natham |
| 38 | Sirangattupatti | Kosukurichi | Natham |
| 39 | Sirugudi | Sirukudi | Natham |
| 40 | Uralipatti | Uralipatti | Natham |
| 41 | Velanpatti | Velampatti | Natham |
Population of Natham Taluka
The population profile of Natham 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 Natham 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 | 1,58,687 | 1,35,027 | 23,660 |
| Male Population | 80,037 | 68,264 | 11,773 |
| Female Population | 78,650 | 66,763 | 11,887 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 18,708 | 16,053 | 2,655 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,582 | 8,251 | 1,331 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,126 | 7,802 | 1,324 |
| Literate Population | 1,01,211 | 84,088 | 17,123 |
| Literate Male Population | 57,715 | 48,554 | 9,161 |
| Literate Female Population | 43,496 | 35,534 | 7,962 |
| Illiterate Population | 57,476 | 50,939 | 6,537 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 22,322 | 19,710 | 2,612 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 35,154 | 31,229 | 3,925 |
| Total Households | 37,470 | 31,738 | 5,732 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Natham Taluka is around 1,58,687 people. This includes 80,037 males and 78,650 females. Rural population is about 1,35,027 (68,264 males and 66,763 females), while urban population is nearly 23,660 (11,773 males and 11,887 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 18,708 of the population, with 9,582 boys and 9,126 girls. Rural areas have 16,053 children, and urban areas have about 2,655 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,01,211 literate people in Natham Taluka, including 57,715 literate males and 43,496 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 84,088 individuals and urban literacy covers around 17,123 people.
- About 57,476 people in Natham Taluka are not literate, including 22,322 males and 35,154 females. Rural areas include 50,939 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 6,537 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 37,470 households, with 31,738 in villages and 5,732 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Natham 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 | 19,977 | 14,648 | 5,329 |
| SC Male Population | 9,994 | 7,357 | 2,637 |
| SC Female Population | 9,983 | 7,291 | 2,692 |
| Total ST Population | 36 | 34 | 2 |
| ST Male Population | 14 | 13 | 1 |
| ST Female Population | 22 | 21 | 1 |
| Population Density | 276 / km² | 240 / km² | 1,903 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Natham Taluka is approximately 19,977 people, including 9,994 males and 9,983 females. Around 14,648 people live in rural parts. Nearly 5,329 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Natham Taluka is about 36 people, including 14 males and 22 females. Around 34 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 2 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 276 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 240 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,903 people per sq. km.