Thovala
Thovala 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 Thovala Block (CD) is 05883. The total area of Thovala Taluka is 378 km², which includes 323.46 km² of rural area and 54.28 km² of urban area. Thovala has a sex ratio of approximately 1013 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Thovala Taluka
Thovala Taluka has a total of 19 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 Thovala Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ananthapuram | Kadukkarai | Azhagiapandipuram |
| 2 | Arumanalloor | Arumanallur | Boothapandi |
| 3 | Asambu R F | N/A | Thovala |
| 4 | Azhagiapandipuram | Kattuputhoor | Boothapandi |
| 5 | Chenbagaramanputhur | Madhavalayam | Aaralvaimozhi |
| 6 | Chiramadam | Gnalam | Boothapandi |
| 7 | Derisanamcope | Thellanthi | Azhagiapandipuram |
| 8 | Erachakulam | Erachakulam | Nagercoil |
| 9 | Esanthimangalam | Esanthimangalam | Boothapandi |
| 10 | Mahendragiri R F | N/A | Thovala |
| 11 | Poigaimalai R F | Chenbagaramanputhoor | Thovala |
| 12 | Thadagamalai R F | Chenbagaramanputhoor | Thovala |
| 13 | Thadikarankonam | Thadikarankonam | Thovala |
| 14 | Thekkumalai East | N/A | Nagercoil |
| 15 | Thekkumalai West | N/A | Thovala |
| 16 | Thirupathisaram | Beemanagari | Aaralvaimozhi |
| 17 | Thovala | Thovalai | Thovala |
| 18 | Veerapuli R F | N/A | Thovala |
| 19 | Velimalai R F | N/A | Thovala |
Population of Thovala Taluka
The population profile of Thovala 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 Thovala 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 | 1,20,926 | 50,496 | 70,430 |
| Male Population | 60,056 | 25,099 | 34,957 |
| Female Population | 60,870 | 25,397 | 35,473 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,380 | 4,622 | 6,758 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,825 | 2,409 | 3,416 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,555 | 2,213 | 3,342 |
| Literate Population | 98,890 | 41,447 | 57,443 |
| Literate Male Population | 50,439 | 21,114 | 29,325 |
| Literate Female Population | 48,451 | 20,333 | 28,118 |
| Illiterate Population | 22,036 | 9,049 | 12,987 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 9,617 | 3,985 | 5,632 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 12,419 | 5,064 | 7,355 |
| Total Households | 33,151 | 13,955 | 19,196 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Thovala Taluka is around 1,20,926 people. This includes 60,056 males and 60,870 females. Rural population is about 50,496 (25,099 males and 25,397 females), while urban population is nearly 70,430 (34,957 males and 35,473 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 11,380 of the population, with 5,825 boys and 5,555 girls. Rural areas have 4,622 children, and urban areas have about 6,758 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 98,890 literate people in Thovala Taluka, including 50,439 literate males and 48,451 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 41,447 individuals and urban literacy covers around 57,443 people.
- About 22,036 people in Thovala Taluka are not literate, including 9,617 males and 12,419 females. Rural areas include 9,049 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 12,987 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 33,151 households, with 13,955 in villages and 19,196 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Thovala 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 | 13,413 | 5,575 | 7,838 |
| SC Male Population | 6,690 | 2,796 | 3,894 |
| SC Female Population | 6,723 | 2,779 | 3,944 |
| Total ST Population | 389 | 67 | 322 |
| ST Male Population | 198 | 38 | 160 |
| ST Female Population | 191 | 29 | 162 |
| Population Density | 320 / km² | 156 / km² | 1,298 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Thovala Taluka is approximately 13,413 people, including 6,690 males and 6,723 females. Around 5,575 people live in rural parts. Nearly 7,838 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Thovala Taluka is about 389 people, including 198 males and 191 females. Around 67 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 322 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 320 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 156 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,298 people per sq. km.