Thirukkuvalai
Thirukkuvalai 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 Thirukkuvalai Block (CD) is 05801. The total area of Thirukkuvalai Taluka is 145 km². Thirukkuvalai has a sex ratio of approximately 1022 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Thirukkuvalai Taluka
Thirukkuvalai Taluka has a total of 35 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 Thirukkuvalai Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Adhamangalam | Athamangalam | Thiruvarur |
2 | Anakkudi | 119 Anakudi | Kilvelur |
3 | Ayemoor | Aymoor | Thiruthurai Poondi |
4 | Esanur | Esanur | Velankanni |
5 | Ettugudi | Ettukudi | Velankanni |
6 | Karugudi | Valivalam | Kilvelur |
7 | Katchanagaram | Katchanagaram | Thirudurai Poondi |
8 | Keeramber | Sithaimoor | Thirudurai Poondi |
9 | Kodiyalathur | Kodiyalathur | Kilvelur |
10 | Kolappadu | Kolappadu | Thiruthurai Poondi |
11 | Kothangudi | Kothangudi | Thiruthurai Poondi |
12 | Kottangudi | Pannatheru | Thiruthurai Poondi |
13 | Madapuram | Madapuram | Velankanni |
14 | Malavelakarai | Melavallakarai | Velankanni |
15 | Manakkudi | Manakkudi | Thalainayar |
16 | Meenamanallur | Meenamanallur | Nagapattinam |
17 | Muthurasapuram | Katchanagaram | Thirudurai Poondi |
18 | Nathapalam | Nathapallam | Thalanayar |
19 | Neermulai | Neermulai | Thiruthurai Poondi |
20 | Panangadi | Panangadi | Thiruvarur |
21 | Pangal | Pangal | Thiruvarur |
22 | Pannaitheru | Pannatheru | Thiruthurai Poondi |
23 | Puthur | Puthur | Thalainayar |
24 | Sithamoor | Sithaimoor | Thiruthurai Poondi |
25 | Thenmarudur | Athamangalam | Thiruvarur |
26 | Therkupanaiyur | Therkupanaiyur | Kilvelur |
27 | Thirividaimaruthur | Thiruvidamaruthur | Thiruthurai Poondi |
28 | Thirukuvalai | Thirukuvalai | Velankanni |
29 | Thiruvaimur | Thiruvoimoore | Velankanni |
30 | Tholuthur | Kothangudi | Thirudurai Poondi |
31 | Vadakkupanaiyur | Vadakkupanaiyur | Kilvelur |
32 | Vadugoor | Vadugoor | Thalainayar |
33 | Valakarai | Valakarai | Velankanni |
34 | Valivalam | Valivalam | Kilvelur |
35 | Vallam | Ettukudi | Thirudurai Poondi |
Population of Thirukkuvalai Taluka
The population profile of Thirukkuvalai 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 Thirukkuvalai 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 | 60,771 | 60,771 | N/A |
Male Population | 30,044 | 30,044 | N/A |
Female Population | 30,727 | 30,727 | N/A |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,850 | 5,850 | N/A |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,940 | 2,940 | N/A |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,910 | 2,910 | N/A |
Literate Population | 43,457 | 43,457 | N/A |
Literate Male Population | 23,336 | 23,336 | N/A |
Literate Female Population | 20,121 | 20,121 | N/A |
Illiterate Population | 17,314 | 17,314 | N/A |
Illiterate Male Population | 6,708 | 6,708 | N/A |
Illiterate Female Population | 10,606 | 10,606 | N/A |
Total Households | 16,202 | 16,202 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 60,771 people. Includes nearly 30,044 males and 30,727 females. Rural population is about 60,771 people.
- There are around 5,850 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,940 boys and 2,910 girls.
- Literate population is about 43,457 people. Non-literate population is around 17,314 people.
- There are nearly 16,202 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Thirukkuvalai 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 | 31,911 | 31,911 | N/A |
SC Male Population | 15,832 | 15,832 | N/A |
SC Female Population | 16,079 | 16,079 | N/A |
Total ST Population | 21 | 21 | N/A |
ST Male Population | 12 | 12 | N/A |
ST Female Population | 9 | 9 | N/A |
Population Density | 420 / km² | 420 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Thirukkuvalai Taluka is approximately 31,911 people, including 15,832 males and 16,079 females. Around 31,911 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Thirukkuvalai Taluka is about 21 people, including 12 males and 9 females. Around 21 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 420 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 420 people per sq. km.