Pudukkottai
Pudukkottai is a district in the Tamil Nadu State of India. The total area of Pudukkottai district is 4,644 km², which includes 4,475.07 km² of rural area and 168.93 km² of urban area. There are about 732 villages in Pudukkottai district.
For administrative convenience, Pudukkottai district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
Iluppur is the largest taluka in pudukkottai district by area while Pudukkottai is the largest taluka by population. Manamelkudi is the smallest taluka in pudukkottai district by both area and population. There are 11 talukas in Pudukkottai district. Here is the list of all Pudukkottai Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Pudukkottai District
| # | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alangudi | 382 | 1,70,419 |
| 2 | Aranthangi | 443 | 1,95,782 |
| 3 | Avudayarkoil | 417 | 87,250 |
| 4 | Gandarvakkottai | 332 | 89,982 |
| 5 | Iluppur | 689 | 2,19,491 |
| 6 | Karambakudi | 269 | 1,10,604 |
| 7 | Kulathur | 638 | 1,62,524 |
| 8 | Manamelkudi | 252 | 86,672 |
| 9 | Ponnamaravathi | 333 | 1,08,479 |
| 10 | Pudukkottai | 324 | 2,28,282 |
| 11 | Thirumayam | 564 | 1,58,860 |
Population of Pudukkottai District
The population of Pudukkottai offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Pudukkottai, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,18,345 | 13,01,991 | 3,16,354 |
| Total Male Population | 8,03,188 | 6,45,505 | 1,57,683 |
| Total Female Population | 8,15,157 | 6,56,486 | 1,58,671 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,79,688 | 1,46,031 | 33,657 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 91,696 | 74,377 | 17,319 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 87,992 | 71,654 | 16,338 |
| Literate Population | 11,10,545 | 8,59,683 | 2,50,862 |
| Literate Male Population | 6,08,776 | 4,77,058 | 1,31,718 |
| Literate Female Population | 5,01,769 | 3,82,625 | 1,19,144 |
| Illiterate Population | 5,07,800 | 4,42,308 | 65,492 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,94,412 | 1,68,447 | 25,965 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 3,13,388 | 2,73,861 | 39,527 |
| Households | 3,87,679 | 3,10,285 | 77,394 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Pudukkottai district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Pudukkottai district is 16,18,345, including 8,03,188 males and 8,15,157 females. In rural areas, it is 13,01,991, including 6,45,505 males and 6,56,486 females. In urban areas, it is 3,16,354, including 1,57,683 males and 1,58,671 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Pudukkottai district is 1,79,688, including 91,696 boys and 87,992 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,46,031, including 74,377 boys and 71,654 girls. In urban areas, it is 33,657, including 17,319 boys and 16,338 girls.
- Literate population in Pudukkottai district is around 11,10,545, including 6,08,776 males and 5,01,769 females. In rural areas, it is 8,59,683, including 4,77,058 males and 3,82,625 females. In urban areas, it is 2,50,862, including 1,31,718 males and 1,19,144 females.
- Illiterate population in Pudukkottai district is about 5,07,800, including 1,94,412 males and 3,13,388 females. In rural areas, it is 4,42,308, including 1,68,447 males and 2,73,861 females. In urban areas, it is 65,492, including 25,965 males and 39,527 females.
- There are about 3,87,679 households in Pudukkottai district, including 3,10,285 in rural areas and 77,394 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Pudukkottai. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 2,84,804 | 2,46,531 | 38,273 |
| SC Male Population | 1,41,428 | 1,22,184 | 19,244 |
| SC Female Population | 1,43,376 | 1,24,347 | 19,029 |
| Total ST Population | 1,283 | 835 | 448 |
| ST Male Population | 647 | 416 | 231 |
| ST Female Population | 636 | 419 | 217 |
| Population Density | 348 / km² | 291 / km² | 1,873 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Pudukkottai district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Pudukkottai district is approximately 2,84,804, including 1,41,428 males and 1,43,376 females. In rural areas, it is 2,46,531, including 1,22,184 males and 1,24,347 females. In urban areas, it is 38,273, including 19,244 males and 19,029 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Pudukkottai district is about 1,283, including 647 males and 636 females. In rural areas, it is 835, including 416 males and 419 females. In urban areas, it is 448, including 231 males and 217 females.
- Overall population density of Pudukkottai district is around 348 people per km². Rural areas have about 291 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,873 people per km².