Nagapattinam
Nagapattinam is a district in the Tamil Nadu State of India. The total area of Nagapattinam district is 2,569 km², which includes 2,381.24 km² of rural area and 187.76 km² of urban area. There are about 486 villages in Nagapattinam district.
For administrative convenience, Nagapattinam district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 8 talukas in Nagapattinam district. Here is the list of all Nagapattinam Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Nagapattinam District
| # | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kilvelur | 279 | 1,38,474 |
| 2 | Kuthalam | 171 | 1,31,948 |
| 3 | Mayiladuthurai | 258 | 2,59,634 |
| 4 | Nagapattinam | 308 | 2,82,784 |
| 5 | Sirkali | 459 | 3,19,715 |
| 6 | Tharangambadi | 282 | 2,07,059 |
| 7 | Thirukkuvalai | 145 | 60,771 |
| 8 | Vedaranyam | 667 | 2,16,065 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Vedaranyam is the largest taluka in nagapattinam district by area, while Sirkali is the largest by population. Thirukkuvalai is the smallest taluka in nagapattinam district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Vedaranyam | Sirkali |
| Smallest Tehsil | Thirukkuvalai | Thirukkuvalai |
Population of Nagapattinam District
The population of Nagapattinam offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Nagapattinam, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,16,450 | 12,51,826 | 3,64,624 |
| Total Male Population | 7,98,127 | 6,19,369 | 1,78,758 |
| Total Female Population | 8,18,323 | 6,32,457 | 1,85,866 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,65,245 | 1,27,738 | 37,507 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 84,335 | 65,223 | 19,112 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 80,910 | 62,515 | 18,395 |
| Literate Population | 12,13,008 | 9,21,786 | 2,91,222 |
| Literate Male Population | 6,40,916 | 4,91,270 | 1,49,646 |
| Literate Female Population | 5,72,092 | 4,30,516 | 1,41,576 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,03,442 | 3,30,040 | 73,402 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,57,211 | 1,28,099 | 29,112 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 2,46,231 | 2,01,941 | 44,290 |
| Households | 4,13,837 | 3,23,350 | 90,487 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Nagapattinam district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Nagapattinam district is 16,16,450, including 7,98,127 males and 8,18,323 females. In rural areas, it is 12,51,826, including 6,19,369 males and 6,32,457 females. In urban areas, it is 3,64,624, including 1,78,758 males and 1,85,866 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Nagapattinam district is 1,65,245, including 84,335 boys and 80,910 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,27,738, including 65,223 boys and 62,515 girls. In urban areas, it is 37,507, including 19,112 boys and 18,395 girls.
- Literate population in Nagapattinam district is around 12,13,008, including 6,40,916 males and 5,72,092 females. In rural areas, it is 9,21,786, including 4,91,270 males and 4,30,516 females. In urban areas, it is 2,91,222, including 1,49,646 males and 1,41,576 females.
- Illiterate population in Nagapattinam district is about 4,03,442, including 1,57,211 males and 2,46,231 females. In rural areas, it is 3,30,040, including 1,28,099 males and 2,01,941 females. In urban areas, it is 73,402, including 29,112 males and 44,290 females.
- There are about 4,13,837 households in Nagapattinam district, including 3,23,350 in rural areas and 90,487 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Nagapattinam. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 5,09,767 | 4,59,236 | 50,531 |
| SC Male Population | 2,52,332 | 2,27,905 | 24,427 |
| SC Female Population | 2,57,435 | 2,31,331 | 26,104 |
| Total ST Population | 3,756 | 2,210 | 1,546 |
| ST Male Population | 1,847 | 1,090 | 757 |
| ST Female Population | 1,909 | 1,120 | 789 |
| Population Density | 629 / km² | 526 / km² | 1,942 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Nagapattinam district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Nagapattinam district is approximately 5,09,767, including 2,52,332 males and 2,57,435 females. In rural areas, it is 4,59,236, including 2,27,905 males and 2,31,331 females. In urban areas, it is 50,531, including 24,427 males and 26,104 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Nagapattinam district is about 3,756, including 1,847 males and 1,909 females. In rural areas, it is 2,210, including 1,090 males and 1,120 females. In urban areas, it is 1,546, including 757 males and 789 females.
- Overall population density of Nagapattinam district is around 629 people per km². Rural areas have about 526 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,942 people per km².