Kuthalam

Kuthalam 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 information the sub-district code of Kuthalam Block (CD) is 05797. Total area of kuthalam taluka is 171 km² including 164.30 km² rural area and 6.60 km² urban area. Kuthalam taluka has a population of 1,31,948 peoples, out of which urban population is 16,125 while rural population is 1,15,823. Kuthalam has a sex ratio of approximately 1034 females for every 1,000 males. Kuthalam taluka has a population density of 772 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 32,952 houses in the sub-district, including 4,059 urban houses and 28,893 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 75.02% population of kuthalam taluka is literate, out of which 80.55% males and 69.67% females are literate.

List of Villages in Kuthalam Taluka

Kuthalam Taluka has a total of 56 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 Kuthalam Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Kuthalam Taluka

The population profile of Kuthalam 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 Kuthalam'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 Kuthalam 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.