Uthangarai

Uthangarai 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 Uthangarai Block (CD) is 05894. Total area of uthangarai taluka is 530 km² including 512.55 km² rural area and 17.40 km² urban area. Uthangarai taluka has a population of 2,13,291 peoples, out of which urban population is 18,470 while rural population is 1,94,821. Uthangarai has a sex ratio of approximately 944 females for every 1,000 males. Uthangarai taluka has a population density of 402 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 52,743 houses in the sub-district, including 4,359 urban houses and 48,384 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 63.61% population of uthangarai taluka is literate, out of which 70.59% males and 56.22% females are literate.

List of Villages in Uthangarai Taluka

Uthangarai Taluka has a total of 172 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 Uthangarai Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Uthangarai Taluka

The population profile of Uthangarai 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 Uthangarai'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 Uthangarai 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.