Krishnagiri

Krishnagiri is a Town and Taluka in Krishnagiri 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 Krishnagiri Block (CD) is 05891. Total area of krishnagiri taluka is 1,276 km² including 1,225.60 km² rural area and 50.59 km² urban area. Krishnagiri taluka has a population of 5,97,071 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,32,839 while rural population is 4,64,232. Krishnagiri has a sex ratio of approximately 984 females for every 1,000 males. Krishnagiri taluka has a population density of 468 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,41,113 houses in the sub-district, including 31,149 urban houses and 1,09,964 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 64.61% population of krishnagiri taluka is literate, out of which 71.16% males and 57.95% females are literate.

List of Villages in Krishnagiri Taluka

Krishnagiri Taluka has a total of 144 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 Krishnagiri Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Krishnagiri Taluka

The population profile of Krishnagiri 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 Krishnagiri's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Krishnagiri 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.