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