Kulathur

Kulathur 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 Kulathur Block (CD) is 05819. Total area of kulathur taluka is 638 km² including 629.76 km² rural area and 8.37 km² urban area. Kulathur taluka has a population of 1,62,524 peoples, out of which urban population is 11,667 while rural population is 1,50,857. Kulathur has a sex ratio of approximately 995 females for every 1,000 males. Kulathur taluka has a population density of 255 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 38,064 houses in the sub-district, including 2,840 urban houses and 35,224 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 65.05% population of kulathur taluka is literate, out of which 72.39% males and 57.67% females are literate.

List of Villages in Kulathur Taluka

Kulathur Taluka has a total of 72 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 Kulathur Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Kulathur Taluka

The population profile of Kulathur 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 Kulathur'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 Kulathur 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.