Oddanchatram

Oddanchatram 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 Oddanchatram Block (CD) is 05761. Total area of oddanchatram taluka is 778 km² including 764.83 km² rural area and 13.05 km² urban area. Oddanchatram taluka has a population of 1,82,600 peoples, out of which urban population is 30,064 while rural population is 1,52,536. Oddanchatram has a sex ratio of approximately 1001 females for every 1,000 males. Oddanchatram taluka has a population density of 235 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 52,829 houses in the sub-district, including 8,046 urban houses and 44,783 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 66.83% population of oddanchatram taluka is literate, out of which 75.58% males and 58.10% females are literate.

List of Villages in Oddanchatram Taluka

Oddanchatram Taluka has a total of 56 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 Oddanchatram Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Oddanchatram Taluka

The population profile of Oddanchatram 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 Oddanchatram'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 Oddanchatram 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.