Peraiyur

Peraiyur 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 Peraiyur Block (CD) is 05839. Total area of peraiyur taluka is 822 km² including 794.75 km² rural area and 27.02 km² urban area. Peraiyur taluka has a population of 2,00,510 peoples, out of which urban population is 36,902 while rural population is 1,63,608. Peraiyur has a sex ratio of approximately 996 females for every 1,000 males. Peraiyur taluka has a population density of 244 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 54,835 houses in the sub-district, including 9,794 urban houses and 45,041 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 63.31% population of peraiyur taluka is literate, out of which 72.29% males and 54.30% females are literate.

List of Villages in Peraiyur Taluka

Peraiyur Taluka has a total of 70 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 Peraiyur Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Peraiyur Taluka

The population profile of Peraiyur 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 Peraiyur'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 Peraiyur 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.