Sirkali
Sirkali 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 Sirkali Block (CD) is 05795. Total area of sirkali taluka is 459 km² including 437.81 km² rural area and 21.50 km² urban area. Sirkali taluka has a population of 3,19,715 peoples, out of which urban population is 42,603 while rural population is 2,77,112. Sirkali has a sex ratio of approximately 1023 females for every 1,000 males. Sirkali taluka has a population density of 696 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 80,767 houses in the sub-district, including 10,728 urban houses and 70,039 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 72.46% population of sirkali taluka is literate, out of which 77.71% males and 67.33% females are literate.
List of Villages in Sirkali Taluka
Sirkali Taluka has a total of 85 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 Sirkali Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Achalpuram | Achalpuram | Annamalai Nagar |
2 | Agani | Agani | Sirkali |
3 | Agaraelathur | Agaraelathur | Sirkali |
4 | Agaraperunthottam | Perunthottam | Sirkali |
5 | Agaravattaram | Agaravattaram | Sirkali |
6 | Alakkudy | Alakkudi | Annamalai Nagar |
7 | Alalasundram | Alalasundaram | Annamalai Nagar |
8 | Alangadu | Alangadu | Sirkali |
9 | Alaveli | Alaveli | Vaitheeswaran Kovil |
10 | Arapallam | Arappallam | Annamalai Nagar |
11 | Arasur | Arasur | Sirkali |
12 | Arpakkam | Arppakkam | Sirkali |
13 | Athiyur | Athiyur | Sirkali |
14 | Edakudivasapathy I | Edakudivadapathy | Vaitheeswaran Kovil |
15 | Edamanal | Edamanal | Sirkali |
16 | Erukkur | Erukkur | Sirkali |
17 | Gopalasamuthiram | Gopalasamuthiram | Sirkali |
18 | Kadavasal | Kadavasal | Sirkali |
19 | Kadhiramangalam | Kathiramangalam | Vaitheeswaran Kovil |
20 | Kannapiranadi | Madhanam | Sirkali |
21 | Kanniyakudi | Kanniyakudi | Vaitheeswaran Kovil |
22 | Karaimedu | Karaimedu | Sirkali |
23 | Karkoil | Karkoil | Vaitheeswaran Kovil |
24 | Kathiruppu | Kathiruppu | Sirkali |
25 | Kattur | Kattur | Annamalai Nagar |
26 | Keelaiyur | Poombuhar | Sirkali |
27 | Keelamathur | Keelamathur | Sirkali |
28 | Keelasattanathapuram | Keelasattanathapuram | Sirkali |
29 | Kondal | Kondal | Sirkali |
30 | Kondathur | Kondathur | Vaitheeswaran Kovil |
31 | Koothiyampettai | Koothiyanpeetai | Sirkali |
32 | Kunnam | Kunnam | Sirkali |
33 | Madhanam | Madhanam | Sirkali |
34 | Madiravelur | Mathirivellur | Sirkali |
35 | Maharajapuram | Magarajapuram | Sirkali |
36 | Mahendrapalli | Mahendrapalli | Annamalai Nagar |
37 | Mangaimadam | Mangaimadam | Sirkali |
38 | Manigramam | Manigramam | Sirkali |
39 | Marudhangudy | Athamangalam | Vaitheeswaran Kovil |
40 | Melaiyur | Kaveripoompattinam | Sirkali |
41 | Mudhalaimedu | Muthalimedu | Annamalai Nagar |
42 | Nallanayakipuram | Nallavinayagapuram | Annamalai Nagar |
43 | Nangur | Nangoore | Vaitheeswaran Koil |
44 | Natham | Nattham | Vaitheeswaran Kovil |
45 | Nemmeli | Nemmeli | Sirkali |
46 | Neppathur | Neppathur | Vaitheeswaran Kovil |
47 | Odhavanthangudy | Othavanthangudi | Sirkali |
48 | Olayampudur | Olaiyanputhur | Sirkali |
49 | Pachaiperumanallur | Pachaiperumanallur | Sirkali |
50 | Pagasalai | Pagasalai | Vaitheeswaran Kovil |
51 | Palayapalayam | Palayapalyam | Sirkali |
52 | Pannangudy | Pannangudi | Sirkali |
53 | Perumangalam | Perumangalam | Vaitheeswaran Kovil |
54 | Perunthottam I | Perunthottam | Sirkali |
55 | Perunthottam Ii | Perunthottam | Sirkali |
56 | Pudupattinam | Kodiyampalayam | Sirkali |
57 | Puduthurai | Puduthurai | Sirkali |
58 | Puliyanthurai | Puliyanthurai | Annamalai Nagar |
59 | Punganur | Punganur | Vaitheeswaran Kovil |
60 | Puthur | Puthur | Sirkali |
61 | Radhanallur | Alkondanatham | Sirkali |
62 | Sattanathapuram | Sattanathapuram | Sirkali |
63 | Semangalam | Semangalam | Vaitheeswaran Koil |
64 | Sembathaniruppu | Sembathaniruppu | Vaitheeswaran Koil |
65 | Semmangudy | Semmangudi | Sirkali |
66 | Serugudy | Madhanam | Sirkali |
67 | Sothiyakudi | Sothiyakudi | Annamalai Nagar |
68 | Thandavankulam | Thandavangulam | Sirkali |
69 | Thennampattiam | Thennampattinam | Sirkali |
70 | Thillaividangan | Thillaividangan | Sirkali |
71 | Thirukkarukavur | Thirukarukavoore | Sirkali |
72 | Thirumailadi | A K Chathiram | Chidambaram |
73 | Thirumullaivasal | Thirumullaivasal | Sirkali |
74 | Thirunagiri | Thirunagari | Sirkali |
75 | Thiruppangur | Thirupungoore | Vaitheeswaran Kovil |
76 | Thiruvaly | Thiruvali | Sirkali |
77 | Thiruvengadu | Thiruvengadu | Sirkali |
78 | Thittai | Thittai | Sirkali |
79 | Umayalpathy | Umaiyalpathi | Sirkali |
80 | Vadarengam | Vadarangam | Sirkali |
81 | Valluvakudi | Valluvakudi | Sirkali |
82 | Vanagiri | Vanagiri | Vaitheeswaran Koil |
83 | Varisaipathuvadagal | Vadagal | Sirkali |
84 | Vettangudy | Vettangudi | Sirkali |
85 | Villandhidasa Samuthiram | Vilanthidasamuthiram | Sirkali |
Population of Sirkali Taluka
The population profile of Sirkali 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 Sirkali'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 | 3,19,715 | 2,77,112 | 42,603 |
Male Population | 1,58,015 | 1,36,920 | 21,095 |
Female Population | 1,61,700 | 1,40,192 | 21,508 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 33,829 | 29,751 | 4,078 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 17,372 | 15,271 | 2,101 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 16,457 | 14,480 | 1,977 |
Literate Population | 2,31,658 | 1,97,281 | 34,377 |
Literate Male Population | 1,22,791 | 1,04,985 | 17,806 |
Literate Female Population | 1,08,867 | 92,296 | 16,571 |
Illiterate Population | 88,057 | 79,831 | 8,226 |
Illiterate Male Population | 35,224 | 31,935 | 3,289 |
Illiterate Female Population | 52,833 | 47,896 | 4,937 |
Total Households | 80,767 | 70,039 | 10,728 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Sirkali 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 | 1,16,428 | 1,06,124 | 10,304 |
SC Male Population | 57,904 | 52,768 | 5,136 |
SC Female Population | 58,524 | 53,356 | 5,168 |
Total ST Population | 971 | 838 | 133 |
ST Male Population | 489 | 420 | 69 |
ST Female Population | 482 | 418 | 64 |
Population Density | 696 / km² | 633 / km² | 1,982 / km² |