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 information the sub-district code of Natham Block (CD) is 05763. Total area of natham taluka is 574 km² including 561.49 km² rural area and 12.43 km² urban area. Natham taluka has a population of 1,58,687 peoples, out of which urban population is 23,660 while rural population is 1,35,027. Natham has a sex ratio of approximately 982 females for every 1,000 males. Natham taluka has a population density of 276 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 37,470 houses in the sub-district, including 5,732 urban houses and 31,738 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 63.78% population of natham taluka is literate, out of which 72.11% males and 55.30% females are literate.

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.

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'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 Natham 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.