Pudukkottai
Pudukkottai 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 Pudukkottai Block (CD) is 05821. The total area of Pudukkottai Taluka is 324 km², which includes 302.29 km² of rural area and 21.95 km² of urban area. Pudukkottai has a sex ratio of approximately 1003 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Pudukkottai Taluka
Pudukkottai Taluka has a total of 42 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 Pudukkottai Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Adanakottai | Adhanakottai | Pudukkottai |
2 | Agavayal | Samuthiram | Pudukkottai |
3 | Ayyavayal | Vagavasal | Pudukkottai |
4 | Ganapathipuram | Ganapathipuram | Karambakkudi |
5 | Ichiadi I Bit | Vadavalam | Pudukkottai |
6 | Ichiadi Ii Bit | Vadavalam | Pudukkottai |
7 | Kallukaranpatti | Kallukaranpatti | Karambakkudi |
8 | Kavinad East | Kavinadu East | Pudukkottai |
9 | Kavinad West | Kavinadu West | Pudukkottai |
10 | Kedayapatti | Vagavasal | Pudukkottai |
11 | Kulavaipatti | Karupudayanpatti | Pudukkottai |
12 | Kunichipatti | Puthambur | Pudukkottai |
13 | Kuppayampatti | Kuppayampatti | Pudukkottai |
14 | Manaviduthy | Manaviduthy | Pudukkottai |
15 | Mangalathupatti | Mangalathupatti | Pudukkottai |
16 | Mukkanpatti | Mookkampatti | Pudukkottai |
17 | Mullur | Mullur | Pudukkottai |
18 | Nathampannai | 9a Nathampannai | Pudukkottai |
19 | Nemmelipatti | Varappur | Pudukkottai |
20 | Nemmelipatti R F | N/A | Pudukkottai (24 km) |
21 | Perungalur | Perungalur | Pudukkottai |
22 | Perungondanividuthy | Perunkondanviduthi | Pudukkottai |
23 | Pudukkottai | N/A | Pudukkottai |
24 | Pudukkottai R F | 9b Nathampannai | Pudukkottai |
25 | Pulavankadu | Varappur | Karambakkudi |
26 | Purakarai Natham Pannai | 9a Nathampannai | Pudukkottai |
27 | Puthambur | Puthambur | Pudukkottai |
28 | Sanivayal | Puthambur | Pudukkottai |
29 | Sellukudi | 9b Nathampannai | Pudukkottai |
30 | Sembattur | Sembattur | Pudukkottai |
31 | Semmatividuthy | Sammatividuthy | Pudukkottai |
32 | Siruvayal | Vagavasal | Pudukkottai |
33 | Sokkanathapatti | Sothupallai | Karambakkudi |
34 | Tattampatti | Vagavasal | Pudukkottai |
35 | Tennathirayanpatti | Mullur | Pudukkottai |
36 | Thirumalaraya Samudram | Thirumalairaya Samudram | Pudukkottai |
37 | Thondaman Urani | Thondaman Oorani | Karambakkudi |
38 | Vadavalam | Vadavalam | Pudukkottai |
39 | Vagavasal | Vagavasal | Pudukkottai |
40 | Vannarapatti | Vannarapatti | Karambakkudi |
41 | Varappur | Varappur | Karambakkudi |
42 | Varappur R F | Varappur | Pudukkottai |
Population of Pudukkottai Taluka
The population profile of Pudukkottai 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 Pudukkottai 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 | 2,28,282 | 75,621 | 1,52,661 |
Male Population | 1,13,921 | 37,636 | 76,285 |
Female Population | 1,14,361 | 37,985 | 76,376 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 23,814 | 8,541 | 15,273 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,169 | 4,313 | 7,856 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,645 | 4,228 | 7,417 |
Literate Population | 1,73,611 | 48,247 | 1,25,364 |
Literate Male Population | 92,406 | 27,089 | 65,317 |
Literate Female Population | 81,205 | 21,158 | 60,047 |
Illiterate Population | 54,671 | 27,374 | 27,297 |
Illiterate Male Population | 21,515 | 10,547 | 10,968 |
Illiterate Female Population | 33,156 | 16,827 | 16,329 |
Total Households | 55,370 | 17,711 | 37,659 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Pudukkottai Taluka is around 2,28,282 people. This includes 1,13,921 males and 1,14,361 females. Rural population is about 75,621 (37,636 males and 37,985 females), while urban population is nearly 1,52,661 (76,285 males and 76,376 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 23,814 of the population, with 12,169 boys and 11,645 girls. Rural areas have 8,541 children, and urban areas have about 15,273 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,73,611 literate people in Pudukkottai Taluka, including 92,406 literate males and 81,205 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 48,247 individuals and urban literacy covers around 1,25,364 people.
- About 54,671 people in Pudukkottai Taluka are not literate, including 21,515 males and 33,156 females. Rural areas include 27,374 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 27,297 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 55,370 households, with 17,711 in villages and 37,659 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Pudukkottai 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 | 36,798 | 18,184 | 18,614 |
SC Male Population | 18,402 | 9,004 | 9,398 |
SC Female Population | 18,396 | 9,180 | 9,216 |
Total ST Population | 190 | 84 | 106 |
ST Male Population | 99 | 41 | 58 |
ST Female Population | 91 | 43 | 48 |
Population Density | 704 / km² | 250 / km² | 6,955 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Pudukkottai Taluka is approximately 36,798 people, including 18,402 males and 18,396 females. Around 18,184 people live in rural parts. Nearly 18,614 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Pudukkottai Taluka is about 190 people, including 99 males and 91 females. Around 84 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 106 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 704 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 250 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 6,955 people per sq. km.