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 NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Adhamangalam Athamangalam Thiruvarur
2Anakkudi 119 Anakudi Kilvelur
3Ayemoor Aymoor Thiruthurai Poondi
4Esanur Esanur Velankanni
5Ettugudi Ettukudi Velankanni
6Karugudi Valivalam Kilvelur
7Katchanagaram Katchanagaram Thirudurai Poondi
8Keeramber Sithaimoor Thirudurai Poondi
9Kodiyalathur Kodiyalathur Kilvelur
10Kolappadu Kolappadu Thiruthurai Poondi
11Kothangudi Kothangudi Thiruthurai Poondi
12Kottangudi Pannatheru Thiruthurai Poondi
13Madapuram Madapuram Velankanni
14Malavelakarai Melavallakarai Velankanni
15Manakkudi Manakkudi Thalainayar
16Meenamanallur Meenamanallur Nagapattinam
17Muthurasapuram Katchanagaram Thirudurai Poondi
18Nathapalam Nathapallam Thalanayar
19Neermulai Neermulai Thiruthurai Poondi
20Panangadi Panangadi Thiruvarur
21Pangal Pangal Thiruvarur
22Pannaitheru Pannatheru Thiruthurai Poondi
23Puthur Puthur Thalainayar
24Sithamoor Sithaimoor Thiruthurai Poondi
25Thenmarudur Athamangalam Thiruvarur
26Therkupanaiyur Therkupanaiyur Kilvelur
27Thirividaimaruthur Thiruvidamaruthur Thiruthurai Poondi
28Thirukuvalai Thirukuvalai Velankanni
29Thiruvaimur Thiruvoimoore Velankanni
30Tholuthur Kothangudi Thirudurai Poondi
31Vadakkupanaiyur Vadakkupanaiyur Kilvelur
32Vadugoor Vadugoor Thalainayar
33Valakarai Valakarai Velankanni
34Valivalam Valivalam Kilvelur
35Vallam 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
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
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.