Kulithalai Taluka - Karur, Tamil Nadu
Kulithalai is an administrative taluka in the Karur district of Tamil Nadu, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Kulithalai is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Pettaivayatalai, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 20.9 km.
The total area of the taluka is 495 km², including 426.69 km² rural area and 67.86 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1026 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kulithalai Taluka
Kulithalai Taluka has a total of 45 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Taluka, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alathur | Rural | Alathur |
| 2 | Chinniyampalayam | Rural | Chinnaiyampalayam |
| 3 | Gudalur | Rural | Gudalur |
| 4 | Hiranyamangalam | Rural | Hiranyamangalam |
| 5 | Inungur | Rural | Inungur |
| 6 | Kadambar Kovil | Urban | Not applicable |
| 7 | Kalladai | Rural | Kalladai |
| 8 | Kallai | Rural | Kallai |
| 9 | Kalugur | Rural | Kalugur |
| 10 | Karuvappanaickenpettai | Rural | Karuvappanayakenpettai |
| 11 | Kulithalai | Rural | Rajendram |
| 12 | Kumaramangalam | Rural | Kumaramangalam |
| 13 | Manathattai | Rural | Manathattai |
| 14 | Maruthoor North Bit I | Urban | Not applicable |
| 15 | Maruthoor North Bit II | Urban | Not applicable |
| 16 | Maruthoor South Bit I | Urban | Not applicable |
| 17 | Maruthoor South Bit II | Urban | Not applicable |
| 18 | Mudalaipatti | Rural | Muthalaipatti |
| 19 | Naganur | Rural | Naganur |
| 20 | Nallur | Rural | Nallur |
| 21 | Nangavaram North Bit I | Urban | Not applicable |
| 22 | Nangavaram North Bit II | Urban | Not applicable |
| 23 | Nangavaram South Bit I | Urban | Not applicable |
| 24 | Nangavaram South Bit II | Urban | Not applicable |
| 25 | Neidalur (North) | Rural | Neithalur |
| 26 | Neidalur (South) | Rural | Neithalur |
| 27 | Padiripatti | Rural | Pathiripatti |
| 28 | Pillur | Rural | Pillur |
| 29 | Porundalur | Rural | Porunthalur |
| 30 | Poyyamani | Rural | Poyyamani |
| 31 | Puluderi | Rural | Pulutheri |
| 32 | Puthur | Rural | Puthur |
| 33 | R.T.Malai | Rural | R.T.Malai |
| 34 | Rajendram (North) | Rural | Rajendram |
| 35 | Rajendram (South) | Rural | Rajendram |
| 36 | Sathiyamangalam | Rural | Thimmampatti |
| 37 | Seplapatti | Rural | Seplapatti |
| 38 | Sooriyanur | Rural | Suriyanur |
| 39 | Thalinji | Rural | Thalinji |
| 40 | Thogamalai | Rural | Thogaimalai |
| 41 | Uthuppatti | Rural | Pathiripatti |
| 42 | Vadaseri | Rural | Vadaseri |
| 43 | Vadhiyam | Rural | Vathiyam |
| 44 | Vaiganallur(North) | Rural | Vaiganallur |
| 45 | Vaiganallur(South) | Rural | Vaiganallur |
Population of Kulithalai Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Kulithalai Taluka has a total population of 2,06,731 people, consisting of 1,02,029 males and 1,04,702 females. There are 50,997 households in the taluka with an average population density of 418 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Total Households | 50,997 | 36,296 | 14,701 |
| Population Density | 418 / km² | 352 / km² | 832 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 1,35,215 literate people and 22,006 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 48,345 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 140 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 22,006 | 16,602 | 5,404 |
| Literate Population | 1,35,215 | 93,777 | 41,438 |
| Illiterate Population | 71,516 | 56,490 | 15,026 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 48,345 | 35,230 | 13,115 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 140 | 27 | 113 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.