Perambalur
Perambalur 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, the sub-district code of Perambalur Block (CD) is 05783. The total area of Perambalur Taluka is 328 km², which includes 289.81 km² of rural area and 38.19 km² of urban area. Perambalur has a sex ratio of approximately 989 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Perambalur Taluka
Perambalur Taluka has a total of 25 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 Perambalur Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aiyilur | Ayyalur | Perambalur |
| 2 | Alangali | Esanai | Perambalur |
| 3 | Ammapalayam | Ammapalayam | Kurumbalur |
| 4 | Aranarai | Alambadi | Perambalur |
| 5 | Bommanappady | Bommanapadi | Kurumbalur |
| 6 | Chatramani | Chathiramanai | Kurumbalur |
| 7 | Elambalur | Elambalur | Perambalur |
| 8 | Esanai | Esanai | Perambalur |
| 9 | Esanai R F | N/A | Perambalur |
| 10 | Kalarampatti | Kalarampatti | Kurumbalur |
| 11 | Kalarampatti R F | N/A | Perambalur |
| 12 | Kalpadi | Kalpadi | Perambalur |
| 13 | Keelakkarai | Alambadi | Perambalur |
| 14 | Keelakkarai R F | N/A | Perambalur |
| 15 | Ladapuram | Ladapuram | Kurumbalur |
| 16 | Ladapuram R F | N/A | Perambalur |
| 17 | Melapuliyur | Melapuliyur | Kurumbalur |
| 18 | Melapuliyur R F | N/A | Perambalur |
| 19 | Nochiyam | Nochiam | Perambalur |
| 20 | Perambalur | Koneripalayam | Perambalur |
| 21 | Pudunaduvalur | Pudunaduvalur | Perambalur |
| 22 | Sengunam | Koneripalayam | Perambalur |
| 23 | Siruvacher | Siruvachur | Perambalur |
| 24 | Thoramangalam | Kavulpalayam | Perambalur |
| 25 | Velur | Velur | Kurumbalur |
Population of Perambalur Taluka
The population profile of Perambalur 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 Perambalur 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 | 1,62,356 | 1,00,288 | 62,068 |
| Male Population | 81,586 | 50,783 | 30,803 |
| Female Population | 80,770 | 49,505 | 31,265 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,818 | 9,432 | 6,386 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,242 | 4,940 | 3,302 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,576 | 4,492 | 3,084 |
| Literate Population | 1,19,179 | 70,255 | 48,924 |
| Literate Male Population | 64,197 | 38,755 | 25,442 |
| Literate Female Population | 54,982 | 31,500 | 23,482 |
| Illiterate Population | 43,177 | 30,033 | 13,144 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 17,389 | 12,028 | 5,361 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 25,788 | 18,005 | 7,783 |
| Total Households | 41,709 | 25,427 | 16,282 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Perambalur Taluka is around 1,62,356 people. This includes 81,586 males and 80,770 females. Rural population is about 1,00,288 (50,783 males and 49,505 females), while urban population is nearly 62,068 (30,803 males and 31,265 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 15,818 of the population, with 8,242 boys and 7,576 girls. Rural areas have 9,432 children, and urban areas have about 6,386 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,19,179 literate people in Perambalur Taluka, including 64,197 literate males and 54,982 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 70,255 individuals and urban literacy covers around 48,924 people.
- About 43,177 people in Perambalur Taluka are not literate, including 17,389 males and 25,788 females. Rural areas include 30,033 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 13,144 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 41,709 households, with 25,427 in villages and 16,282 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Perambalur 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 | 50,205 | 32,523 | 17,682 |
| SC Male Population | 24,851 | 16,187 | 8,664 |
| SC Female Population | 25,354 | 16,336 | 9,018 |
| Total ST Population | 530 | 180 | 350 |
| ST Male Population | 258 | 97 | 161 |
| ST Female Population | 272 | 83 | 189 |
| Population Density | 495 / km² | 346 / km² | 1,625 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Perambalur Taluka is approximately 50,205 people, including 24,851 males and 25,354 females. Around 32,523 people live in rural parts. Nearly 17,682 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Perambalur Taluka is about 530 people, including 258 males and 272 females. Around 180 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 350 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 495 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 346 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,625 people per sq. km.