Kalkulam

Kalkulam 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 information the sub-district code of Kalkulam Block (CD) is 05882. Total area of kalkulam taluka is 633 km² including 395.08 km² rural area and 237.91 km² urban area. Kalkulam taluka has a population of 6,06,706 peoples, out of which urban population is 4,93,372 while rural population is 1,13,334. Kalkulam has a sex ratio of approximately 1007 females for every 1,000 males. Kalkulam taluka has a population density of 958 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,54,700 houses in the sub-district, including 1,25,856 urban houses and 28,844 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 82.76% population of kalkulam taluka is literate, out of which 84.04% males and 81.49% females are literate.

List of Villages in Kalkulam Taluka

Kalkulam Taluka has a total of 24 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 Kalkulam Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Kalkulam Taluka

The population profile of Kalkulam 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 Kalkulam'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 Kalkulam 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.