Kulithalai
Kulithalai 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 information the sub-district code of Kulithalai Block (CD) is 05771. Total area of kulithalai taluka is 495 km² including 426.69 km² rural area and 67.86 km² urban area. Kulithalai taluka has a population of 2,06,731 peoples, out of which urban population is 56,464 while rural population is 1,50,267. Kulithalai has a sex ratio of approximately 1026 females for every 1,000 males. Kulithalai taluka has a population density of 418 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 50,997 houses in the sub-district, including 14,701 urban houses and 36,296 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 65.41% population of kulithalai taluka is literate, out of which 72.96% males and 58.05% females are literate.
List of Villages in Kulithalai Taluka
Kulithalai Taluka has a total of 33 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 Kulithalai Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Alathur | Alathur | Nangavaram |
2 | Chinniyampalayam | Chinnaiyampalayam | Manapparai |
3 | Gudalur | Gudalur | Nangavaram |
4 | Hiranyamangalam | Hiranyamangalam | Maruthur |
5 | Inungur | Inungur | Nangavaram |
6 | Kalladai | Kalladai | Manapparai |
7 | Kallai | Kallai | Nangavaram |
8 | Kalugur | Kalugur | Manapparai |
9 | Karuvappanaickenpettai | Karuvappanayakenpettai | Kulithalai |
10 | Kulithalai Rf | N/A | Kulithalai |
11 | Kumaramangalam | Kumaramangalam | Maruthur |
12 | Manathattai | Manathattai | Kulithalai |
13 | Mudalaipatti | Muthalaipatti | Nangavaram |
14 | Naganur | Naganur | Manapparai |
15 | Nallur | Nallur | Nangavaram |
16 | Neidalur | Neithalur | Nangavaram |
17 | Padiripatti | Pathiripatti | Manapparai |
18 | Pillur | Pillur | Manapparai |
19 | Porundalur | Porunthalur | Manapparai |
20 | Poyyamani | Poyyamani | Nangavaram |
21 | Puluderi | Pulutheri | Nangavaram |
22 | Puthur | Puthur | Nangavaram |
23 | R T Malai | Archampatti | Nangavaram |
24 | Rajendram | Rajendram | Maruthur |
25 | Sathiyamangalam | Sathiyamangalam | Maruthur |
26 | Seplapatti | Seplapatti | Nangavaram |
27 | Sooriyanur | Suriyanur | Nangavaram |
28 | Thalinji | Thalinji | Nangavaram |
29 | Thogamalai | Thogaimalai | Manapparai |
30 | Uthuppatti | Pathiripatti | Manapparai |
31 | Vadaseri | Vadaseri | Manapparai |
32 | Vadhiyam | Vathiyam | Kulithalai |
33 | Vaiganallur | Vaiganallur | Kulithalai |
Population of Kulithalai Taluka
The population profile of Kulithalai 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 Kulithalai'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 | 2,06,731 | 1,50,267 | 56,464 |
Male Population | 1,02,029 | 74,252 | 27,777 |
Female Population | 1,04,702 | 76,015 | 28,687 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 22,006 | 16,602 | 5,404 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,145 | 8,354 | 2,791 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,861 | 8,248 | 2,613 |
Literate Population | 1,35,215 | 93,777 | 41,438 |
Literate Male Population | 74,436 | 52,348 | 22,088 |
Literate Female Population | 60,779 | 41,429 | 19,350 |
Illiterate Population | 71,516 | 56,490 | 15,026 |
Illiterate Male Population | 27,593 | 21,904 | 5,689 |
Illiterate Female Population | 43,923 | 34,586 | 9,337 |
Total Households | 50,997 | 36,296 | 14,701 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Kulithalai Taluka , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total SC Population | 48,345 | 35,230 | 13,115 |
SC Male Population | 23,421 | 17,094 | 6,327 |
SC Female Population | 24,924 | 18,136 | 6,788 |
Total ST Population | 140 | 27 | 113 |
ST Male Population | 74 | 16 | 58 |
ST Female Population | 66 | 11 | 55 |
Population Density | 418 / km² | 352 / km² | 832 / km² |