Vilavancode
Vilavancode 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 Vilavancode Block (CD) is 05881. The total area of Vilavancode Taluka is 395 km², which includes 170.36 km² of rural area and 224.68 km² of urban area. Vilavancode has a sex ratio of approximately 1024 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Vilavancode Taluka
Vilavancode Taluka has a total of 27 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 Vilavancode Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adaikkakuzhi | Adaikkakuzhi | Vilavancode |
| 2 | Arudesam | Munchirai | Kilkulam |
| 3 | Choozhal | Choozal | Vilavancode |
| 4 | Edaicode | Devicode | Unnamalaikadai |
| 5 | Ezhudesam | Thoothoor | Pudhu Kadai |
| 6 | Keezhkulam | Enayam Puthenthurai | Kuzhithurai |
| 7 | Kilamalai R F | N/A | Thirpparappu |
| 8 | Kulappuram | Kulappuram | Vilavancode |
| 9 | Malayadi | Malayadi | Vilavancode |
| 10 | Mancad | Mankadu | Vilavancode |
| 11 | Mancode | Mancode | Idaicode |
| 12 | Manjalumoodu | Manchalumoodu | Vilavancode |
| 13 | Maruthancode | Maruthencode | Vilavancode |
| 14 | Mathicode | Mathicode | Vilavancode |
| 15 | Methukummal | Methukummal | Vilavancode |
| 16 | Midalam | Midalam | Vilavancode |
| 17 | Muzhucode | Muzhucode | Vilavancode |
| 18 | Nadaikavu | Nadaikavu | Vilavancode |
| 19 | Nattalam | Kollenchy | Ezhudesam |
| 20 | Painkulam | Painkulam | Vilavancode |
| 21 | Paloor | Mullanginavilai | Kuzhi Thurai |
| 22 | Puliyoorsalai | Puliyoor Salai | Vilavancode |
| 23 | Vanniyoor | Vanniyoor | Vilavancode |
| 24 | Vavarai | Vavarai | Vilavancode |
| 25 | Vellamcode | Vellamcode | Vilavancode |
| 26 | Vilathurai | Vilathurai | Vilavancode |
| 27 | Vilavancode | Vilavancode | Vilavancode |
Population of Vilavancode Taluka
The population profile of Vilavancode 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 Vilavancode 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 | 5,90,567 | 60,983 | 5,29,584 |
| Male Population | 2,91,713 | 30,509 | 2,61,204 |
| Female Population | 2,98,854 | 30,474 | 2,68,380 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 59,142 | 6,907 | 52,235 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 30,189 | 3,531 | 26,658 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 28,953 | 3,376 | 25,577 |
| Literate Population | 4,79,991 | 47,931 | 4,32,060 |
| Literate Male Population | 2,41,924 | 24,070 | 2,17,854 |
| Literate Female Population | 2,38,067 | 23,861 | 2,14,206 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,10,576 | 13,052 | 97,524 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 49,789 | 6,439 | 43,350 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 60,787 | 6,613 | 54,174 |
| Total Households | 1,48,746 | 14,323 | 1,34,423 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Vilavancode Taluka is around 5,90,567 people. This includes 2,91,713 males and 2,98,854 females. Rural population is about 60,983 (30,509 males and 30,474 females), while urban population is nearly 5,29,584 (2,61,204 males and 2,68,380 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 59,142 of the population, with 30,189 boys and 28,953 girls. Rural areas have 6,907 children, and urban areas have about 52,235 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 4,79,991 literate people in Vilavancode Taluka, including 2,41,924 literate males and 2,38,067 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 47,931 individuals and urban literacy covers around 4,32,060 people.
- About 1,10,576 people in Vilavancode Taluka are not literate, including 49,789 males and 60,787 females. Rural areas include 13,052 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 97,524 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 1,48,746 households, with 14,323 in villages and 1,34,423 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Vilavancode 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 | 11,958 | 689 | 11,269 |
| SC Male Population | 5,867 | 333 | 5,534 |
| SC Female Population | 6,091 | 356 | 5,735 |
| Total ST Population | 2,970 | 1,336 | 1,634 |
| ST Male Population | 1,454 | 630 | 824 |
| ST Female Population | 1,516 | 706 | 810 |
| Population Density | 1,495 / km² | 358 / km² | 2,357 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Vilavancode Taluka is approximately 11,958 people, including 5,867 males and 6,091 females. Around 689 people live in rural parts. Nearly 11,269 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Vilavancode Taluka is about 2,970 people, including 1,454 males and 1,516 females. Around 1,336 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,634 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,495 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 358 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,357 people per sq. km.