Kilvelur
Kilvelur is a Town and Taluka in Nagapattinam 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, the sub-district code of Kilvelur Block (CD) is 05800. The total area of Kilvelur Taluka is 279 km², which includes 269.89 km² of rural area and 9.50 km² of urban area. Kilvelur has a sex ratio of approximately 1027 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kilvelur Taluka
Kilvelur Taluka has a total of 51 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 Kilvelur Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Agarakadambanur | Agarakadambunur | Kilvelur |
2 | Anaimangalam | Anaimangalam | Kilvelur |
3 | Anakkudi | 119 Anakudi | Kilvelur |
4 | Anthagudi | Anthakudi | Thiruvarur |
5 | Athipuliyur | Athipuliyur | Kilvelur |
6 | Chinathumboor | Chinnathumbur | Velankanni |
7 | Cholavidyapuram | Cholavidyhapuram | Velankanni |
8 | Eravancheri | Ervanchery | Kilvelur |
9 | Erayankudy | Erayangudi | Velankanni |
10 | Iluppur | Eluppur | Kilvelur |
11 | Irukkai | Erukkai | Kilvelur |
12 | Kakkalani | Kakkazhani | Kilvelur |
13 | Karappidagai | Karapidagai South | Thalainayar |
14 | Karunguni | Karunkanni | Velankanni |
15 | Keelaiyur | Keelaiyur | Thalainayar |
16 | Kilapidagai | Kizhapidagai | Velankanni |
17 | Killukudi | Killukudi | Kilvelur |
18 | Kohur | Kohoore | Kilvelur |
19 | Koilkanapoor | Koilkannappur | Thiruvarur |
20 | Koorathangudi | Korathankudi | Thiurvarur |
21 | Koothur | Kootthur | Kilvelur |
22 | Kurukkathi | Kurukkaathi | Kilvelur |
23 | Kurumanangudi | Kurumanankudi | Kilvelur |
24 | Manallur | 105 Manalur | Thiruvarur |
25 | Manalur | 64 Manalur | Kilvelur |
26 | Mohanur | Mohanur | Kilvelur |
27 | Okkur | Okkur | Kilvelur |
28 | Ottathattai | Palakurchi | Velankanni |
29 | Palakurichi | Palakurchi | Velankanni |
30 | Pattamangalam | Pattamangalam | Kilvelur |
31 | Prathabaramapuram | Prathamaramapuram | Velankanni |
32 | Radhamangalam | Radamangalam | Kilvelur |
33 | Sathiyakudi | Satiyakudi | Kilvelur |
34 | Serunallur | Serunallur | Kilvelur |
35 | Sigar | Sigar | Thiruvarur |
36 | Thalayamazhai | Thalayamalai | Velankanni |
37 | Thanilappadi | Thannilapadi | Velankanni |
38 | Thevur | Thevur | Kilvelur |
39 | Thirukkanangudi Agaram | Thirukannankudi | Kilvalur |
40 | Thiruppoondi | Thirupoondi W | Velankanni |
41 | Thurukkanangudi | Thirukannankudi | Kilvelur |
42 | Vadagarai | Vadakarai | Nagapattinam |
43 | Vadakkalathur | Vadakalathur | Kilvelur |
44 | Vadakkuveli | Agarakadambunur | Kilvelur |
45 | Vandalur | Vandalur | Kilvelur |
46 | Vappanchery | Veppanchery | Velanganni |
47 | Vengidangal | Venkidangal | Kilvelur |
48 | Venmanacheri | Venmanachery | Thalainayar |
49 | Venmani | Venmani | Kilvelur |
50 | Vettaikkaraniruppu | Pudupalli | Thalainayar |
51 | Vizhunthamavadi | Vilunthamavadi | Thalainayar |
Population of Kilvelur Taluka
The population profile of Kilvelur 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 Kilvelur Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 1,38,474 | 1,19,094 | 19,380 |
Male Population | 68,298 | 58,951 | 9,347 |
Female Population | 70,176 | 60,143 | 10,033 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,313 | 12,241 | 2,072 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,342 | 6,267 | 1,075 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,971 | 5,974 | 997 |
Literate Population | 1,03,942 | 88,874 | 15,068 |
Literate Male Population | 55,137 | 47,512 | 7,625 |
Literate Female Population | 48,805 | 41,362 | 7,443 |
Illiterate Population | 34,532 | 30,220 | 4,312 |
Illiterate Male Population | 13,161 | 11,439 | 1,722 |
Illiterate Female Population | 21,371 | 18,781 | 2,590 |
Total Households | 36,871 | 31,967 | 4,904 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Kilvelur Taluka is around 1,38,474 people. This includes 68,298 males and 70,176 females. Rural population is about 1,19,094 (58,951 males and 60,143 females), while urban population is nearly 19,380 (9,347 males and 10,033 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 14,313 of the population, with 7,342 boys and 6,971 girls. Rural areas have 12,241 children, and urban areas have about 2,072 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,03,942 literate people in Kilvelur Taluka, including 55,137 literate males and 48,805 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 88,874 individuals and urban literacy covers around 15,068 people.
- About 34,532 people in Kilvelur Taluka are not literate, including 13,161 males and 21,371 females. Rural areas include 30,220 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 4,312 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 36,871 households, with 31,967 in villages and 4,904 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kilvelur Taluka, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total SC Population | 55,874 | 51,272 | 4,602 |
SC Male Population | 27,565 | 25,345 | 2,220 |
SC Female Population | 28,309 | 25,927 | 2,382 |
Total ST Population | 323 | 286 | 37 |
ST Male Population | 152 | 133 | 19 |
ST Female Population | 171 | 153 | 18 |
Population Density | 496 / km² | 441 / km² | 2,040 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kilvelur Taluka is approximately 55,874 people, including 27,565 males and 28,309 females. Around 51,272 people live in rural parts. Nearly 4,602 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kilvelur Taluka is about 323 people, including 152 males and 171 females. Around 286 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 37 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 496 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 441 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,040 people per sq. km.