Tharangambadi

Tharangambadi 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 Tharangambadi Block (CD) is 05798. Total area of tharangambadi taluka is 282 km² including 268.58 km² rural area and 13.00 km² urban area. Tharangambadi taluka has a population of 2,07,059 peoples, out of which urban population is 23,191 while rural population is 1,83,868. Tharangambadi has a sex ratio of approximately 1040 females for every 1,000 males. Tharangambadi taluka has a population density of 735 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 51,611 houses in the sub-district, including 5,482 urban houses and 46,129 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 74.83% population of tharangambadi taluka is literate, out of which 79.82% males and 70.04% females are literate.

List of Villages in Tharangambadi Taluka

Tharangambadi Taluka has a total of 67 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 Tharangambadi Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Tharangambadi Taluka

The population profile of Tharangambadi 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 Tharangambadi'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 Tharangambadi 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.