Krishnarayapuram

Krishnarayapuram is a Town and Taluka in Karur 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 Krishnarayapuram Block (CD) is 05770. The total area of Krishnarayapuram Taluka is 393 km², which includes 360.46 km² of rural area and 32.46 km² of urban area. Krishnarayapuram has a sex ratio of approximately 1006 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Krishnarayapuram Taluka

Krishnarayapuram Taluka has a total of 20 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 Krishnarayapuram Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Balarajapuram Balarajapuram Puliyur
2Chinthalavadi Chinthalavadi Krishnarayapuram
3Kallapalli Kallappalli Krishnarayapuram
4Kammanallur Kammanallur Krishnarayapuram
5Karuppathur Karuppathur Kulithalai
6Mahadhanapuram Mahadhanapuram Krishnarayapuram
7Manavasi Manavasi Krishnarayapuram
8Mayanur Mayanur Krishnarayapuram
9Muthurengampatti Muthurengampatti Krishnarayapuram
10Panjapatti Panjapatti P. J. Cholapuram
11Pappakkapatti Pappakkappatti Kulithalai
12Pillapalayam Pillapalayam P. J. Cholapuram
13Pothuravuthanpatti Pothuravutthanpatti P. J. Cholapuram
14Renganathapuram Renganathapuram Puliyur
15Sengal Sengal P. J. Cholapuram
16Sithalavai Sithalavai P. J. Cholapuram
17Sivayam Sivayam Kulithalai
18Thirukkampuliyur Thirukkampuliyur Krishnarayapuram
19Vayalur Vayalur Kulithalai
20Veeriyapalayam Veeriyapalayam P. J. Cholapuram

Population of Krishnarayapuram Taluka

The population profile of Krishnarayapuram 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 Krishnarayapuram 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 1,19,213 1,00,937 18,276
Male Population 59,415 50,358 9,057
Female Population 59,798 50,579 9,219
Child Population (Age 0–6) 12,603 10,782 1,821
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 6,469 5,531 938
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 6,134 5,251 883
Literate Population 75,548 63,411 12,137
Literate Male Population 42,757 36,016 6,741
Literate Female Population 32,791 27,395 5,396
Illiterate Population 43,665 37,526 6,139
Illiterate Male Population 16,658 14,342 2,316
Illiterate Female Population 27,007 23,184 3,823
Total Households 31,279 26,317 4,962

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population of Krishnarayapuram Taluka is around 1,19,213 people. This includes 59,415 males and 59,798 females. Rural population is about 1,00,937 (50,358 males and 50,579 females), while urban population is nearly 18,276 (9,057 males and 9,219 females).
  • Children aged 0–6 years make up about 12,603 of the population, with 6,469 boys and 6,134 girls. Rural areas have 10,782 children, and urban areas have about 1,821 children in this age group.
  • There are approximately 75,548 literate people in Krishnarayapuram Taluka, including 42,757 literate males and 32,791 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 63,411 individuals and urban literacy covers around 12,137 people.
  • About 43,665 people in Krishnarayapuram Taluka are not literate, including 16,658 males and 27,007 females. Rural areas include 37,526 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 6,139 individuals.
  • The tehsil has around 31,279 households, with 26,317 in villages and 4,962 in towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Krishnarayapuram 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 30,533 26,739 3,794
SC Male Population 14,946 13,100 1,846
SC Female Population 15,587 13,639 1,948
Total ST Population 64 47 17
ST Male Population 31 23 8
ST Female Population 33 24 9
Population Density 303 / km² 280 / km² 563 / km²

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Krishnarayapuram Taluka is approximately 30,533 people, including 14,946 males and 15,587 females. Around 26,739 people live in rural parts. Nearly 3,794 people reside in urban areas.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Krishnarayapuram Taluka is about 64 people, including 31 males and 33 females. Around 47 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 17 live in towns or urban regions.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 303 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 280 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 563 people per sq. km.