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 information the sub-district code of Nilakkottai Block (CD) is 05767. Total area of nilakkottai taluka is 482 km² including 416.72 km² rural area and 64.93 km² urban area. Nilakkottai taluka has a population of 2,86,641 peoples, out of which urban population is 84,714 while rural population is 2,01,927. Nilakkottai has a sex ratio of approximately 983 females for every 1,000 males. Nilakkottai taluka has a population density of 595 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 73,232 houses in the sub-district, including 21,799 urban houses and 51,433 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 68.24% population of nilakkottai taluka is literate, out of which 74.69% males and 61.69% females are literate.

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.

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'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 Nilakkottai 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.