Veppanthattai

Veppanthattai 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 Veppanthattai Block (CD) is 05782. The total area of Veppanthattai Taluka is 575 km², which includes 534.26 km² of rural area and 40.60 km² of urban area. Veppanthattai has a sex ratio of approximately 1017 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Veppanthattai Taluka

Veppanthattai Taluka has a total of 33 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 Veppanthattai Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Agaram Agaram Labbaikudikadu
2Anukkur Anukkur Arumbavur
3Brahmadesam Brahmadesam Perambalur
4Eraiyur Eraiyur Labbaikudikadu
5Kaikalathur Kai Kalathur Arumbavur
6Kariyanur Kariyanur Arumbavur
7Malayappatti Malayalapatti Arumbavur
8Mettupalayam Mettupalayam Labbaikudikadu
9Neikuppai Neikuppai Labbaikudikadu
10Noothappur Noothapur Veeraganur
11Pandagapady Pandagapady Arumbavur
12Pasumbalur Pasumbalur Poolambadi
13Peraiyur Peraiyur Labbaikudikadu
14Periyavadagarai Periyavadakarai Arumbavur
15Pillankulam Pillangulam Veeraganur
16Pimbalur Pimbalur Labbaikudikadu
17Poolambadi R F N/A Veppanthattai
18Thaluthalai Thazhuthazhai Arumbavur
19Thevaiyur Devaiyur Labbaikudikadu
20Thiruvalandurai Thiruvalandurai Labbaikudikadu
21Thondamandurai Thondamandurai Arumbavur
22Thondamandurai R F N/A Veppanthattai
23Thondappadi Thondapady Perambalur
24Udumbiam Udumbiam Poolambadi
25Udumbiam R F N/A Veppanthattai
26V Kalathur V Kalathur Labbaikudikadu
27Vallikandapuram Valikandapuram Perambalur
28Venbavur Venbavur Arumbavur
29Vengalam Vengalam Arumbavur
30Venganur Periyammapalayam Arumbavur
31Veppanthattai Annamangalam Perambalur
32Veppanthattai Extn R F N/A Veppanthattai
33Veppanthattai R F N/A Veppanthattai

Population of Veppanthattai Taluka

The population profile of Veppanthattai 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 Veppanthattai 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 1,48,743 1,25,539 23,204
Male Population 73,727 62,268 11,459
Female Population 75,016 63,271 11,745
Child Population (Age 0–6) 15,877 13,560 2,317
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 8,297 7,081 1,216
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 7,580 6,479 1,101
Literate Population 96,675 81,188 15,487
Literate Male Population 53,249 44,809 8,440
Literate Female Population 43,426 36,379 7,047
Illiterate Population 52,068 44,351 7,717
Illiterate Male Population 20,478 17,459 3,019
Illiterate Female Population 31,590 26,892 4,698
Total Households 40,525 34,069 6,456

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population of Veppanthattai Taluka is around 1,48,743 people. This includes 73,727 males and 75,016 females. Rural population is about 1,25,539 (62,268 males and 63,271 females), while urban population is nearly 23,204 (11,459 males and 11,745 females).
  • Children aged 0–6 years make up about 15,877 of the population, with 8,297 boys and 7,580 girls. Rural areas have 13,560 children, and urban areas have about 2,317 children in this age group.
  • There are approximately 96,675 literate people in Veppanthattai Taluka, including 53,249 literate males and 43,426 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 81,188 individuals and urban literacy covers around 15,487 people.
  • About 52,068 people in Veppanthattai Taluka are not literate, including 20,478 males and 31,590 females. Rural areas include 44,351 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 7,717 individuals.
  • The tehsil has around 40,525 households, with 34,069 in villages and 6,456 in towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Veppanthattai 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 45,163 38,176 6,987
SC Male Population 22,433 18,969 3,464
SC Female Population 22,730 19,207 3,523
Total ST Population 1,633 1,555 78
ST Male Population 829 784 45
ST Female Population 804 771 33
Population Density 259 / km² 235 / km² 572 / km²

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Veppanthattai Taluka is approximately 45,163 people, including 22,433 males and 22,730 females. Around 38,176 people live in rural parts. Nearly 6,987 people reside in urban areas.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Veppanthattai Taluka is about 1,633 people, including 829 males and 804 females. Around 1,555 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 78 live in towns or urban regions.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 259 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 235 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 572 people per sq. km.