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 information the sub-district code of Veppanthattai Block (CD) is 05782. Total area of veppanthattai taluka is 575 km² including 534.26 km² rural area and 40.60 km² urban area. Veppanthattai taluka has a population of 1,48,743 peoples, out of which urban population is 23,204 while rural population is 1,25,539. Veppanthattai has a sex ratio of approximately 1017 females for every 1,000 males. Veppanthattai taluka has a population density of 259 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 40,525 houses in the sub-district, including 6,456 urban houses and 34,069 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 64.99% population of veppanthattai taluka is literate, out of which 72.22% males and 57.89% females are literate.

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'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

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Veppanthattai 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 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