Palani

Palani 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 Palani Block (CD) is 05760. Total area of palani taluka is 729 km² including 562.92 km² rural area and 165.61 km² urban area. Palani taluka has a population of 2,92,301 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,53,223 while rural population is 1,39,078. Palani has a sex ratio of approximately 1005 females for every 1,000 males. Palani taluka has a population density of 401 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 80,645 houses in the sub-district, including 41,283 urban houses and 39,362 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 68.69% population of palani taluka is literate, out of which 75.45% males and 61.96% females are literate.

List of Villages in Palani Taluka

Palani Taluka has a total of 52 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 Palani Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Palani Taluka

The population profile of Palani 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 Palani'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 Palani 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.