Perambalur
Perambalur is a district in the Tamil Nadu State of India. The total area of Perambalur district is 1,756 km², which includes 1,672.33 km² of rural area and 83.67 km² of urban area. There are about 147 villages in Perambalur district.
For administrative convenience, Perambalur district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
Kunnam is the largest taluka in perambalur district by both area and population. Perambalur is the smallest taluka in perambalur district by area while Veppanthattai is the smallest taluka by population. There are 3 talukas in Perambalur district. Here is the list of all Perambalur Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Perambalur District
| # | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kunnam | 853 | 2,54,124 |
| 2 | Perambalur | 328 | 1,62,356 |
| 3 | Veppanthattai | 575 | 1,48,743 |
Population of Perambalur District
The population of Perambalur offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Perambalur, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,65,223 | 4,68,060 | 97,163 |
| Total Male Population | 2,82,157 | 2,33,926 | 48,231 |
| Total Female Population | 2,83,066 | 2,34,134 | 48,932 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 59,567 | 49,368 | 10,199 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 31,135 | 25,880 | 5,255 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 28,432 | 23,488 | 4,944 |
| Literate Population | 3,75,823 | 3,01,716 | 74,107 |
| Literate Male Population | 2,08,011 | 1,69,106 | 38,905 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,67,812 | 1,32,610 | 35,202 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,89,400 | 1,66,344 | 23,056 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 74,146 | 64,820 | 9,326 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 1,15,254 | 1,01,524 | 13,730 |
| Households | 1,49,243 | 1,23,945 | 25,298 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Perambalur district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Perambalur district is 5,65,223, including 2,82,157 males and 2,83,066 females. In rural areas, it is 4,68,060, including 2,33,926 males and 2,34,134 females. In urban areas, it is 97,163, including 48,231 males and 48,932 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Perambalur district is 59,567, including 31,135 boys and 28,432 girls. In rural areas, it is 49,368, including 25,880 boys and 23,488 girls. In urban areas, it is 10,199, including 5,255 boys and 4,944 girls.
- Literate population in Perambalur district is around 3,75,823, including 2,08,011 males and 1,67,812 females. In rural areas, it is 3,01,716, including 1,69,106 males and 1,32,610 females. In urban areas, it is 74,107, including 38,905 males and 35,202 females.
- Illiterate population in Perambalur district is about 1,89,400, including 74,146 males and 1,15,254 females. In rural areas, it is 1,66,344, including 64,820 males and 1,01,524 females. In urban areas, it is 23,056, including 9,326 males and 13,730 females.
- There are about 1,49,243 households in Perambalur district, including 1,23,945 in rural areas and 25,298 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Perambalur. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 1,75,289 | 1,50,504 | 24,785 |
| SC Male Population | 87,444 | 75,254 | 12,190 |
| SC Female Population | 87,845 | 75,250 | 12,595 |
| Total ST Population | 2,584 | 2,156 | 428 |
| ST Male Population | 1,292 | 1,086 | 206 |
| ST Female Population | 1,292 | 1,070 | 222 |
| Population Density | 322 / km² | 280 / km² | 1,161 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Perambalur district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Perambalur district is approximately 1,75,289, including 87,444 males and 87,845 females. In rural areas, it is 1,50,504, including 75,254 males and 75,250 females. In urban areas, it is 24,785, including 12,190 males and 12,595 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Perambalur district is about 2,584, including 1,292 males and 1,292 females. In rural areas, it is 2,156, including 1,086 males and 1,070 females. In urban areas, it is 428, including 206 males and 222 females.
- Overall population density of Perambalur district is around 322 people per km². Rural areas have about 280 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,161 people per km².