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 information the sub-district code of Pudukkottai Block (CD) is 05821. Total area of pudukkottai taluka is 324 km² including 302.29 km² rural area and 21.95 km² urban area. Pudukkottai taluka has a population of 2,28,282 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,52,661 while rural population is 75,621. Pudukkottai has a sex ratio of approximately 1003 females for every 1,000 males. Pudukkottai taluka has a population density of 704 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 55,370 houses in the sub-district, including 37,659 urban houses and 17,711 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 76.05% population of pudukkottai taluka is literate, out of which 81.11% males and 71.01% females are literate.

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.

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'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 Pudukkottai 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.