Kunnam

Kunnam is a Town and Taluka in Perambalur 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 Kunnam Block (CD) is 05784. Total area of kunnam taluka is 853 km² including 848.26 km² rural area and 4.88 km² urban area. Kunnam taluka has a population of 2,54,124 peoples, out of which urban population is 11,891 while rural population is 2,42,233. Kunnam has a sex ratio of approximately 1003 females for every 1,000 males. Kunnam taluka has a population density of 298 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 67,009 houses in the sub-district, including 2,560 urban houses and 64,449 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 62.95% population of kunnam taluka is literate, out of which 71.40% males and 54.53% females are literate.

List of Villages in Kunnam Taluka

Kunnam Taluka has a total of 70 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 Kunnam Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Kunnam Taluka

The population profile of Kunnam 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 Kunnam'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 Kunnam 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.