Madurai South

Madurai South is a Town and Taluka in Madurai 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 Madurai South Block (CD) is 05841. Total area of madurai south taluka is 306 km² including 160.66 km² rural area and 145.50 km² urban area. Madurai South taluka has a population of 13,91,980 peoples, out of which urban population is 12,94,590 while rural population is 97,390. Madurai South has a sex ratio of approximately 995 females for every 1,000 males. Madurai South taluka has a population density of 4547 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 3,64,024 houses in the sub-district, including 3,38,766 urban houses and 25,258 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 80.10% population of madurai south taluka is literate, out of which 83.83% males and 76.36% females are literate.

List of Villages in Madurai South Taluka

Madurai South Taluka has a total of 60 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 Madurai South Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Madurai South Taluka

The population profile of Madurai South 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 Madurai South'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 Madurai South 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.