Aranthangi

Aranthangi is a Town and Taluka in Pudukkottai 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 Aranthangi Block (CD) is 05826. Total area of aranthangi taluka is 443 km² including 427.99 km² rural area and 15.36 km² urban area. Aranthangi taluka has a population of 1,95,782 peoples, out of which urban population is 40,814 while rural population is 1,54,968. Aranthangi has a sex ratio of approximately 1055 females for every 1,000 males. Aranthangi taluka has a population density of 442 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 49,468 houses in the sub-district, including 10,130 urban houses and 39,338 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 72.18% population of aranthangi taluka is literate, out of which 78.60% males and 66.10% females are literate.

List of Villages in Aranthangi Taluka

Aranthangi Taluka has a total of 100 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 Aranthangi Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Aranthangi Taluka

The population profile of Aranthangi 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 Aranthangi's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

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