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, the sub-district code of Kalkulam Block (CD) is 05882. The total area of Kalkulam Taluka is 633 km², which includes 395.08 km² of rural area and 237.91 km² of urban area. Kalkulam has a sex ratio of approximately 1007 females per 1,000 males.
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.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aruvikkarai | Aruvikkarai | Ponmanai |
| 2 | Athivilai | Athivilai | Kalkulam |
| 3 | Attoor | Cherukole | Pathmanabapuram |
| 4 | Ayacode | Ayacode | Kalkulam |
| 5 | Colachel | Simoncolony | Thingal Nagar |
| 6 | Kadiapattinam | Muttom | Kalkulam |
| 7 | Kalkulam | Chadayamangalam | Colachel |
| 8 | Kannanoor | Kannanoor | Kalkulam |
| 9 | Kattathurai | Kattathurai | Kalkulam |
| 10 | Kattimancode | Kattimancode | Kalkulam |
| 11 | Kurunthencode | Kurunthencode | Colachel |
| 12 | Mecode | Kumarankudi | Athur |
| 13 | Nullivilai | Nullivilai | Kalkulam |
| 14 | Ponmanai | Surulacode | Pathmanabapuram |
| 15 | Surulacode | Balamore | Pathmanabapuram |
| 16 | Thackalai | Kalkurichi | Thakkalai |
| 17 | Thalakkulam | Kakkottuthalai | Eraniel |
| 18 | Thikkanamcode | Thickanamcode | Kalkulam |
| 19 | Thirpparappu | Pechiparai | Thiruvattar |
| 20 | Valvachagostam | Maruthoorkurichy | Pathmanaba Puram |
| 21 | Veerapuli Extn | Pechiparai | Kalkulam |
| 22 | Veerapuli R F | N/A | Kalkulam |
| 23 | Veeyanoor | Cherukole | Mulagumudu |
| 24 | Velimalai Forest | N/A | Bootha Pandi |
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 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 | 6,06,706 | 1,13,334 | 4,93,372 |
| Male Population | 3,02,183 | 56,825 | 2,45,358 |
| Female Population | 3,04,523 | 56,509 | 2,48,014 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 59,098 | 11,511 | 47,587 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 30,164 | 5,807 | 24,357 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 28,934 | 5,704 | 23,230 |
| Literate Population | 5,02,091 | 92,345 | 4,09,746 |
| Literate Male Population | 2,53,949 | 47,065 | 2,06,884 |
| Literate Female Population | 2,48,142 | 45,280 | 2,02,862 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,04,615 | 20,989 | 83,626 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 48,234 | 9,760 | 38,474 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 56,381 | 11,229 | 45,152 |
| Total Households | 1,54,700 | 28,844 | 1,25,856 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Kalkulam Taluka is around 6,06,706 people. This includes 3,02,183 males and 3,04,523 females. Rural population is about 1,13,334 (56,825 males and 56,509 females), while urban population is nearly 4,93,372 (2,45,358 males and 2,48,014 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 59,098 of the population, with 30,164 boys and 28,934 girls. Rural areas have 11,511 children, and urban areas have about 47,587 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 5,02,091 literate people in Kalkulam Taluka, including 2,53,949 literate males and 2,48,142 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 92,345 individuals and urban literacy covers around 4,09,746 people.
- About 1,04,615 people in Kalkulam Taluka are not literate, including 48,234 males and 56,381 females. Rural areas include 20,989 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 83,626 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 1,54,700 households, with 28,844 in villages and 1,25,856 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kalkulam 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 | 18,366 | 3,680 | 14,686 |
| SC Male Population | 9,209 | 1,863 | 7,346 |
| SC Female Population | 9,157 | 1,817 | 7,340 |
| Total ST Population | 2,957 | 2,215 | 742 |
| ST Male Population | 1,436 | 1,073 | 363 |
| ST Female Population | 1,521 | 1,142 | 379 |
| Population Density | 958 / km² | 287 / km² | 2,074 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kalkulam Taluka is approximately 18,366 people, including 9,209 males and 9,157 females. Around 3,680 people live in rural parts. Nearly 14,686 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kalkulam Taluka is about 2,957 people, including 1,436 males and 1,521 females. Around 2,215 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 742 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 958 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 287 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,074 people per sq. km.