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 information the sub-district code of Perambalur Block (CD) is 05783. Total area of perambalur taluka is 328 km² including 289.81 km² rural area and 38.19 km² urban area. Perambalur taluka has a population of 1,62,356 peoples, out of which urban population is 62,068 while rural population is 1,00,288. Perambalur has a sex ratio of approximately 989 females for every 1,000 males. Perambalur taluka has a population density of 495 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 41,709 houses in the sub-district, including 16,282 urban houses and 25,427 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 73.41% population of perambalur taluka is literate, out of which 78.69% males and 68.07% females are literate.

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 NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Aiyilur Ayyalur Perambalur
2Alangali Esanai Perambalur
3Ammapalayam Ammapalayam Kurumbalur
4Aranarai Alambadi Perambalur
5Bommanappady Bommanapadi Kurumbalur
6Chatramani Chathiramanai Kurumbalur
7Elambalur Elambalur Perambalur
8Esanai Esanai Perambalur
9Esanai R F N/A Perambalur
10Kalarampatti Kalarampatti Kurumbalur
11Kalarampatti R F N/A Perambalur
12Kalpadi Kalpadi Perambalur
13Keelakkarai Alambadi Perambalur
14Keelakkarai R F N/A Perambalur
15Ladapuram Ladapuram Kurumbalur
16Ladapuram R F N/A Perambalur
17Melapuliyur Melapuliyur Kurumbalur
18Melapuliyur R F N/A Perambalur
19Nochiyam Nochiam Perambalur
20Perambalur Koneripalayam Perambalur
21Pudunaduvalur Pudunaduvalur Perambalur
22Sengunam Koneripalayam Perambalur
23Siruvacher Siruvachur Perambalur
24Thoramangalam Kavulpalayam Perambalur
25Velur 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'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

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Perambalur 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.

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