Mayiladuthurai
Mayiladuthurai 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 Mayiladuthurai Block (CD) is 05796. Total area of mayiladuthurai taluka is 258 km² including 230.80 km² rural area and 26.76 km² urban area. Mayiladuthurai taluka has a population of 2,59,634 peoples, out of which urban population is 94,649 while rural population is 1,64,985. Mayiladuthurai has a sex ratio of approximately 1023 females for every 1,000 males. Mayiladuthurai taluka has a population density of 1008 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 65,163 houses in the sub-district, including 24,258 urban houses and 40,905 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 77.77% population of mayiladuthurai taluka is literate, out of which 82.21% males and 73.44% females are literate.
List of Villages in Mayiladuthurai Taluka
Mayiladuthurai Taluka has a total of 59 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 Mayiladuthurai Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Agarakkirangudi | Agarakeerangudi | Mayiladuthurai |
2 | Anaimelagaram | Anaimelagaram | Mayiladuthurai |
3 | Anathandavapuram | Anathandavapuram | Mayiladuthurai |
4 | Arulmolithevan | Arulmozhidevan | Mayiladuthurai |
5 | Aruvappadi | Aruvapadi | Mayiladuthurai |
6 | Attur | Aathur | Manalmedu |
7 | Budangudi | Boothangudi | Manalmedu |
8 | Dharmadanapuram | Dharmathanapuram | Vaitheswaran Kovil |
9 | Elanthoppu | Elanthoppu | Manalmedu |
10 | Ivanallur | Ivanallur | Manalmedu |
11 | Kadalangudi | Kadalangudi | Manalmedu |
12 | Kadambakkam | Kadakkam | Manalmedu |
13 | Kaduvangudi | Kaduvangudi | Manalmedu |
14 | Kali I | Kali | Kuthalam |
15 | Kali Ii Bit | Kali | Manalmedu |
16 | Kanganamputhur | Kanganamputhur | Mayiladuthurai |
17 | Keelamarudandanallur | Keelamaruthandanallur | Mayiladuthurai |
18 | Kesingan | Kesingan | Manalmedu |
19 | Kiloy | Kizhai | Manalmedu |
20 | Kodangudi | Kodangudi | Mayiladuthurai |
21 | Korukkai | Korkai | Manalmedu |
22 | Kovangudi | Maraiyur | Mayiladuthurai |
23 | Kulichar | Kulichar | Mayiladuthurai |
24 | Kurichi | Kurichi | Manalmedu |
25 | Maharajapuram | Maharajapuram | Mayiladuthurai |
26 | Manakkudi | Manakudi | Mayiladuthurai |
27 | Mannampandal | Mannampandal | Mayiladuthurai |
28 | Maraiyur | Maraiyur | Mayiladuthurai |
29 | Mayiladuthurai | Mayiladuthurai Rural | Mayiladuthurai |
30 | Melanallur | Melanallur | Mayiladuthurai |
31 | Mozhaiyur | Mozhaiyur | Mayiladuthurai |
32 | Mudikandanallur | Mudikandanallur | Manalmedu |
33 | Murugamangalam | Murugamangalam | Kuthalam |
34 | Muvalur | Moovalur | Mayiladuthurai |
35 | Nallathukudi | Nalluthukudi | Mayiladuthurai |
36 | Namasivayapuram | Namasivayapuram | Manalmedu |
37 | Nidur | Needur | Mayiladuthurai |
38 | Pandaravadaimappadugai | Mapadugai | Mayiladuthurai |
39 | Pandur | Pandur | Mayiladuthurai |
40 | Pattamangalam | Pattamangalam | Mayiladuthurai |
41 | Pattavarthi | Pattavarthi | Manalmedu |
42 | Ponmasanallur | Keelamaruthandanallur | Vaitheeswaran Koil |
43 | Ponnur | Ponnur | Mayiladuthurai |
44 | Serudiyur | Seruthiyur | Mayiladuthurai |
45 | Sethur | Sethur | Vaitheeswaran Koil |
46 | Sholampettai | Solampettai | Mayiladuthurai |
47 | Siddamalli | Sithamalli | Mannalmedu |
48 | Sitharkadu | Sitharkadu | Mayiladuthurai |
49 | Talainayar | Thalainayar | Manalmedu |
50 | Talainayar Ii Bit | Thalainayar | Manalmedu |
51 | Thalancheri | Thalanchery | Manalmedu |
52 | Thiruindalur | Thiruenthalur | Mayiladuthurai |
53 | Thirumangalam | Thirumangalam | Mayiladuthurai |
54 | Thiruvalaputhur | Varadhampattu | Manalmedu |
55 | Tiruchitrambalam | Thiruchitrampalam | Manalmedu |
56 | Uluthakuppai | Uluthukuppai | Mayiladuthurai |
57 | Varadampattu | Varadhampattu | Manalmedu |
58 | Vellalar Agaram | Vallalagaram | Mayiladuthurai |
59 | Villiyanallur | Villiyanallur | Manalmedu |
Population of Mayiladuthurai Taluka
The population profile of Mayiladuthurai 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 Mayiladuthurai'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 | 2,59,634 | 1,64,985 | 94,649 |
Male Population | 1,28,284 | 81,857 | 46,427 |
Female Population | 1,31,350 | 83,128 | 48,222 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 24,859 | 16,231 | 8,628 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,577 | 8,240 | 4,337 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,282 | 7,991 | 4,291 |
Literate Population | 2,01,924 | 1,23,667 | 78,257 |
Literate Male Population | 1,05,462 | 65,639 | 39,823 |
Literate Female Population | 96,462 | 58,028 | 38,434 |
Illiterate Population | 57,710 | 41,318 | 16,392 |
Illiterate Male Population | 22,822 | 16,218 | 6,604 |
Illiterate Female Population | 34,888 | 25,100 | 9,788 |
Total Households | 65,163 | 40,905 | 24,258 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Mayiladuthurai 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.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total SC Population | 76,037 | 67,615 | 8,422 |
SC Male Population | 37,978 | 33,851 | 4,127 |
SC Female Population | 38,059 | 33,764 | 4,295 |
Total ST Population | 1,042 | 440 | 602 |
ST Male Population | 513 | 214 | 299 |
ST Female Population | 529 | 226 | 303 |
Population Density | 1,008 / km² | 715 / km² | 3,537 / km² |