Agastheeswaram
Agastheeswaram is a Town and Taluka in Kanniyakumari 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 Agastheeswaram Block (CD) is 05884. The total area of Agastheeswaram Taluka is 278 km², which includes 132.26 km² of rural area and 145.98 km² of urban area. Agastheeswaram has a sex ratio of approximately 1027 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Agastheeswaram Taluka
Agastheeswaram Taluka has a total of 26 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 Agastheeswaram Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agasteeswaram | Karumpattoor | Kottaram |
| 2 | Azhagappapuram | Melasankarankuzhi | Nagercoil |
| 3 | Dharamapuram | Dharmapuram | Agastheeswaram |
| 4 | Dharmapuram | Kesavanputhenthurai | Nagercoil |
| 5 | Eraviputhoor | Eraviputhoor | Nagercoil |
| 6 | Gandipuram | N/A | Agastheeswaram |
| 7 | Kanniyakumari | Leepuram | Therur |
| 8 | Kulasekarapuram | Kulasekarapuram | Agasteeswaram |
| 9 | Madhusoodhanapuram | Athikattuvilai | Nagercoil |
| 10 | Manakudi | Manakudi | Agastheeswaram |
| 11 | Marangoor | Nalloor | Myladi |
| 12 | Nagercoil | Therekalputhoor | Therur |
| 13 | Neendakara A | N/A | Asaripallam |
| 14 | Neendakara B | Elluvilai | Nagercoil |
| 15 | Pallanthurai | Pallanthurai | Agastheeswaram |
| 16 | Parakkai | Parakkai | Then Thamarai Kulam |
| 17 | Peruvilai | N/A | Agastheeswaram |
| 18 | Putheri | Putheri | Agastheeswaram |
| 19 | Suchindrum | N/A | Agastheeswaram |
| 20 | Thamaraikulam | North Thamaraikulam | Kanniya Kumari |
| 21 | Thekkumalai Rf | N/A | Marandalli (1 km) |
| 22 | Thengamputhoor | Parakkai | Nagercoil |
| 23 | Theroor | Ramapuram | Marungur |
| 24 | Vadasery | Kaniyakulam | Agastheeswaram |
| 25 | Vadiveeswaram | N/A | Nagercoil |
| 26 | Vempanoor | Melasankarankuzhi | Nagercoil |
Population of Agastheeswaram Taluka
The population profile of Agastheeswaram 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 Agastheeswaram Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,52,175 | 1,05,759 | 4,46,416 |
| Male Population | 2,72,393 | 52,505 | 2,19,888 |
| Female Population | 2,79,782 | 53,254 | 2,26,528 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 52,730 | 10,740 | 41,990 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 26,657 | 5,515 | 21,142 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 26,073 | 5,225 | 20,848 |
| Literate Population | 4,67,766 | 87,657 | 3,80,109 |
| Literate Male Population | 2,34,229 | 44,183 | 1,90,046 |
| Literate Female Population | 2,33,537 | 43,474 | 1,90,063 |
| Illiterate Population | 84,409 | 18,102 | 66,307 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 38,164 | 8,322 | 29,842 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 46,245 | 9,780 | 36,465 |
| Total Households | 1,46,942 | 28,356 | 1,18,586 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Agastheeswaram Taluka is around 5,52,175 people. This includes 2,72,393 males and 2,79,782 females. Rural population is about 1,05,759 (52,505 males and 53,254 females), while urban population is nearly 4,46,416 (2,19,888 males and 2,26,528 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 52,730 of the population, with 26,657 boys and 26,073 girls. Rural areas have 10,740 children, and urban areas have about 41,990 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 4,67,766 literate people in Agastheeswaram Taluka, including 2,34,229 literate males and 2,33,537 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 87,657 individuals and urban literacy covers around 3,80,109 people.
- About 84,409 people in Agastheeswaram Taluka are not literate, including 38,164 males and 46,245 females. Rural areas include 18,102 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 66,307 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 1,46,942 households, with 28,356 in villages and 1,18,586 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Agastheeswaram 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 30,512 | 9,028 | 21,484 |
| SC Male Population | 15,051 | 4,466 | 10,585 |
| SC Female Population | 15,461 | 4,562 | 10,899 |
| Total ST Population | 966 | 123 | 843 |
| ST Male Population | 466 | 67 | 399 |
| ST Female Population | 500 | 56 | 444 |
| Population Density | 1,985 / km² | 800 / km² | 3,058 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Agastheeswaram Taluka is approximately 30,512 people, including 15,051 males and 15,461 females. Around 9,028 people live in rural parts. Nearly 21,484 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Agastheeswaram Taluka is about 966 people, including 466 males and 500 females. Around 123 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 843 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,985 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 800 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 3,058 people per sq. km.