Nilakkottai
Nilakkottai 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 Nilakkottai Block (CD) is 05767. The total area of Nilakkottai Taluka is 482 km², which includes 416.72 km² of rural area and 64.93 km² of urban area. Nilakkottai has a sex ratio of approximately 983 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Nilakkottai Taluka
Nilakkottai Taluka has a total of 42 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 Nilakkottai Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Bangalapatti | Noothalapuram | Nilakkottai |
2 | Batlagundu | Eluvanampatti | Vattalagundu |
3 | Bodiagoundanpatti | Sivagnanapuram | Nilakkottai |
4 | Chinnamanaickankottai | Noothalapuram | Nilakkottai |
5 | Ethilodu | Ethilodu | Nilakkottai |
6 | Jambudurai Kottai | Jambuthuraikottai | Nilakkottai |
7 | Kanavaipatti | Kanavaipatti | Vattalagundu |
8 | Kodanginaickan Patti | Kodanginaickenpatti | Ottansathiram |
9 | Kolladipatti | Gullalagundu | Nilkkottai |
10 | Kombaipatti | Kombaipatti | Vattalagundu |
11 | Koovanuthu | Koovanuthu | Nilakkottai |
12 | Kottur | Kottur | Nilakkottai |
13 | Kullalagundu | Gullalagundu | Nilakkottai |
14 | Kullichettipatti | Kullichettipatti | Nilakkottai |
15 | Kunnuvarankottai | Kunnuvarankottai | Vattalagundu |
16 | Malayagoundanpatti | Malayagoundanpatti | Ammainaikkanur |
17 | Mallanampatti | Mallanampatti | Vattalagundu |
18 | Mankaradu R F | N/A | Nilakkottai |
19 | Mattapparai | Mattaparai | Nilkkottai |
20 | Musuvanuthu | Musuvanuthu | Nilakkottai |
21 | Nadakottai | Nadakottai | Vattalagundu |
22 | Nakkaluthu | Nakkaluthu | Nilakkottai |
23 | Nariyuthu | Nariyuthu | Nilakkottai |
24 | Nuthulapuram | Noothalapuram | Nilakkottai |
25 | Pachamalayankottai | Pachamalayankottai | Nilakkottai |
26 | Pallapatti | Pallapatti | Nilakkottai |
27 | Pannaipatti | P Viralipatti | Vattalagundu |
28 | Pillaiyarnatham | Pillaiyarnatham | Nilkkottai |
29 | Ramarajapuram | Ramarajapuram | Nilkkottai |
30 | Rengappanaickanpatti | Rengappanaickenpatti | Vattalagundu |
31 | Sandaiyur | Sandaiyur | Vattalagundu |
32 | Sekkapatti | G Thummalapatti | Vattalagundu |
33 | Sengattampatti | Sengattampatti | Vathlakundu |
34 | Sengattampatti R F | N/A | Batlagundu (10 km) |
35 | Silukkuvarpatti | Silukkuvarpatti | Nilakkkottai |
36 | Sithargalnatham | Sithargalnatham | Nilakkottai |
37 | Sivagnanapuram | Sivagnanapuram | Nilakkottai |
38 | Veelinaickanpatti | Veelinaickenpatti | Nilakkottai |
39 | Vilampatti | Vilampatti | Nilakkottai |
40 | Viralimayanpatti | Viralimayanpatti | Batlagundu |
41 | Viralipatti | P Viralipatti | Vattalagundu |
42 | Viruveedu | Viruveedu | Batlagundu |
Population of Nilakkottai Taluka
The population profile of Nilakkottai 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 Nilakkottai Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 2,86,641 | 2,01,927 | 84,714 |
Male Population | 1,44,482 | 1,02,165 | 42,317 |
Female Population | 1,42,159 | 99,762 | 42,397 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 30,156 | 21,742 | 8,414 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,569 | 11,246 | 4,323 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,587 | 10,496 | 4,091 |
Literate Population | 1,95,613 | 1,31,302 | 64,311 |
Literate Male Population | 1,07,920 | 73,855 | 34,065 |
Literate Female Population | 87,693 | 57,447 | 30,246 |
Illiterate Population | 91,028 | 70,625 | 20,403 |
Illiterate Male Population | 36,562 | 28,310 | 8,252 |
Illiterate Female Population | 54,466 | 42,315 | 12,151 |
Total Households | 73,232 | 51,433 | 21,799 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Nilakkottai Taluka is around 2,86,641 people. This includes 1,44,482 males and 1,42,159 females. Rural population is about 2,01,927 (1,02,165 males and 99,762 females), while urban population is nearly 84,714 (42,317 males and 42,397 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 30,156 of the population, with 15,569 boys and 14,587 girls. Rural areas have 21,742 children, and urban areas have about 8,414 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,95,613 literate people in Nilakkottai Taluka, including 1,07,920 literate males and 87,693 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 1,31,302 individuals and urban literacy covers around 64,311 people.
- About 91,028 people in Nilakkottai Taluka are not literate, including 36,562 males and 54,466 females. Rural areas include 70,625 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 20,403 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 73,232 households, with 51,433 in villages and 21,799 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Nilakkottai 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 |
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Total SC Population | 77,447 | 62,472 | 14,975 |
SC Male Population | 39,079 | 31,590 | 7,489 |
SC Female Population | 38,368 | 30,882 | 7,486 |
Total ST Population | 2,190 | 494 | 1,696 |
ST Male Population | 1,144 | 253 | 891 |
ST Female Population | 1,046 | 241 | 805 |
Population Density | 595 / km² | 485 / km² | 1,305 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Nilakkottai Taluka is approximately 77,447 people, including 39,079 males and 38,368 females. Around 62,472 people live in rural parts. Nearly 14,975 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Nilakkottai Taluka is about 2,190 people, including 1,144 males and 1,046 females. Around 494 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,696 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 595 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 485 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,305 people per sq. km.