Karambakudi
Karambakudi 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, the sub-district code of Karambakudi Block (CD) is 05825. The total area of Karambakudi Taluka is 269 km², which includes 263.20 km² of rural area and 5.60 km² of urban area. Karambakudi has a sex ratio of approximately 1022 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Karambakudi Taluka
Karambakudi Taluka has a total of 48 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 Karambakudi Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adiranviduthy | Athiranviduthi | Karambakkudi |
| 2 | Ambukovil | Ambukoil | Karambakkudi |
| 3 | Ayipatti | Kuppakudi | Karambakkudi |
| 4 | Bhanduvakkottai | Bandhuvakottai | Karambakkudi |
| 5 | Eachanviduthy | N/A | Karambakkudi (10 km) |
| 6 | Elaikadividuthy | Elaikadividuthi | Karambakkudi |
| 7 | K Therkutheru | Karu Therkkutheru | Karambakkudi |
| 8 | Kalabam | Kalabam | Alangudi |
| 9 | Kallumadai | Pappapatti | Karambakkudi |
| 10 | Kalyaranviduthy | Kaliyaranviduthi | Karambakkudi |
| 11 | Kanakkankadu | Kannakkankadu | Alangudi |
| 12 | Karumbaviduthy | Karambaviduthi | Karambakkudi |
| 13 | Karupattipatti | Karuppattipatti | Alangudi |
| 14 | Kattathi | Kattathi | Karambakkudi |
| 15 | Kilangadu | Mudhalipatti | Karambakkudi |
| 16 | Kilatheru | Karu Keelatheru | Karambakkudi |
| 17 | Kirathur | Keerathur | Karambakkudi |
| 18 | Kulanthiranpatti | Kulanthiranpattu | Karambakkudi |
| 19 | Kurumbivayal | Karu Keelatheru | Karambakkudi |
| 20 | M Therikutheru | M Therkkutheru | Karambakkudi |
| 21 | Mailankonepatti | Mailakonepatti | Karambakkudi |
| 22 | Malaiyur | Malaiyur | Karambakkudi |
| 23 | Mangottai | Mankottai | Alangudi |
| 24 | Maruthankonviduthy | Maruthakoneviduthi | Karambakkudi |
| 25 | Mudalipatti | Mudhalipatti | Karambakkudi |
| 26 | Mullankurichi | Mullankuruchi | Karambakkudi |
| 27 | Odapaviduthy | Odappaviduthi | Karambakkudi |
| 28 | Pallavarayanpathai | Pallavarayanpathai | Karambakkudi |
| 29 | Pappapatti | Pappapatti | Karambakkudi |
| 30 | Pattathikadu | Pattathikkadu | Karambakkudi |
| 31 | Pilaviduthy | Pilaviduthi | Karambakkudi |
| 32 | Ponnamviduthy | Ponnanviduthi | Alangudi |
| 33 | Puduviduthy | Puduviduthi | Karambakkudi |
| 34 | Rangianviduthy | Rangiyanviduthi | Karambakkudi |
| 35 | Regunathapuram | Regunathapuram | Karambakkudi |
| 36 | Reyadipatti | Vandanviduthi | Karambakkudi |
| 37 | Sengamedu | Sengamedu | Karambakkudi |
| 38 | Sinnanokonviduthy | Odappaviduthi | Karambakkudi |
| 39 | Tattamanipatti | Keerathur | Karambakkudi |
| 40 | Theethanipatty | Theethanipatti | Karambakkudi |
| 41 | Thettanviduthy | Theethanviduthi | Karambakkudi |
| 42 | Thirumananjeri | Thirumanancheri | Karambakkudi |
| 43 | Thiruppakovil | Sengamedu | Karambakkudi |
| 44 | Vadatheru | Vadatheru | Karambakkudi |
| 45 | Valangondanviduthy | Valankondanviduthi | Alangudi |
| 46 | Vanakkankadu | Vannakkankadu | Karambakkudi |
| 47 | Vandanviduthy | Vandanviduthi | Karambakkudi |
| 48 | Vellalaviduthy | Vellalaviduthi | Alangudi |
Population of Karambakudi Taluka
The population profile of Karambakudi 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 Karambakudi 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 | 1,10,604 | 95,978 | 14,626 |
| Male Population | 54,694 | 47,317 | 7,377 |
| Female Population | 55,910 | 48,661 | 7,249 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,404 | 11,628 | 1,776 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,957 | 6,011 | 946 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,447 | 5,617 | 830 |
| Literate Population | 71,681 | 60,681 | 11,000 |
| Literate Male Population | 39,757 | 33,805 | 5,952 |
| Literate Female Population | 31,924 | 26,876 | 5,048 |
| Illiterate Population | 38,923 | 35,297 | 3,626 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 14,937 | 13,512 | 1,425 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 23,986 | 21,785 | 2,201 |
| Total Households | 24,980 | 21,628 | 3,352 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Karambakudi Taluka is around 1,10,604 people. This includes 54,694 males and 55,910 females. Rural population is about 95,978 (47,317 males and 48,661 females), while urban population is nearly 14,626 (7,377 males and 7,249 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 13,404 of the population, with 6,957 boys and 6,447 girls. Rural areas have 11,628 children, and urban areas have about 1,776 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 71,681 literate people in Karambakudi Taluka, including 39,757 literate males and 31,924 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 60,681 individuals and urban literacy covers around 11,000 people.
- About 38,923 people in Karambakudi Taluka are not literate, including 14,937 males and 23,986 females. Rural areas include 35,297 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 3,626 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 24,980 households, with 21,628 in villages and 3,352 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Karambakudi 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 | 29,157 | 25,859 | 3,298 |
| SC Male Population | 14,393 | 12,679 | 1,714 |
| SC Female Population | 14,764 | 13,180 | 1,584 |
| Total ST Population | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| ST Male Population | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| ST Female Population | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Population Density | 411 / km² | 365 / km² | 2,612 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Karambakudi Taluka is approximately 29,157 people, including 14,393 males and 14,764 females. Around 25,859 people live in rural parts. Nearly 3,298 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Karambakudi Taluka is about 8 people, including 3 males and 5 females. Around 6 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 2 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 411 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 365 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,612 people per sq. km.