Kadaladi
Kadaladi is a Town and Taluka in Ramanathapuram 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 Kadaladi Block (CD) is 05859. The total area of Kadaladi Taluka is 614 km², which includes 601.47 km² of rural area and 12.20 km² of urban area. Kadaladi has a sex ratio of approximately 977 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kadaladi Taluka
Kadaladi Taluka has a total of 44 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 Kadaladi Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | A Punavasal | A Punavaasal A E | Sayalkudi |
2 | Alavangulam | N/A | Sayalkudi (25 km) |
3 | Annaviyendal Nedunkulam | N/A | Sayalkudi |
4 | Appanur | Appanur | Mudukulathur |
5 | Archanaipagam Usilangulam | A Usilankulam | Sayalkudi |
6 | Avathandai | Avathandai | Sayalkudi |
7 | Brahmanankulam | N/A | Sayalkudi (25 km) |
8 | Ervadi | Ervadi | Keelakarai |
9 | Idambadal | Ithampadal | Keelakarai |
10 | Iruveli | S Keeranthai | Sayalkudi |
11 | K Veppangulam | K Veppangulam | Sayalkudi |
12 | Kadaladi | Kadaladi | Sayalkudi |
13 | Kadugusandai | Kadugusandai | Sayalkudi |
14 | Kannirajpuram | Kannirajpuram | Sayalkudi |
15 | Keelakidaram | Keelakidaram | Sayalkudi |
16 | Keelaselvanur | Keelaselvanur | Sayalkudi |
17 | Keerandai | Pannanthai | Keelakarai |
18 | Kokkarankottai | Kokkarasankottai | Sayalkudi |
19 | Kondunallanpatti | Kondunallanpatti A B | Sayalkudi |
20 | Kuruchchikulam | N/A | Sayalkudi (13 km) |
21 | Kuthiraimozhi | Mookkaiyur | Sayalkudi |
22 | M Karisalkulam | Kaanikoor | Sayalkudi |
23 | Marandai | Severiyarpattinam | Mudukulathur |
24 | Mariyur | Mariyur A C | Sayalkudi |
25 | Meenangudi | Meenagudi | Sayalkudi |
26 | Melakidaram | Melakidaram A C | Sayalkudi |
27 | Melaselvanur | Melaselvanur | Sayalkudi |
28 | Mookkaiyur | Mookkaiyur | Sayalkudi |
29 | Narippaiyur | Narippaiyur R F B B | Sayalkudi |
30 | Orivayal | Orivayal | Sayalkudi |
31 | Oruvanendal | Oruvanenthal | Mudukulathur |
32 | Panivasal | Panivasal A B | Keelakarai |
33 | Peikulam | Peikulam | Keelakarai |
34 | Periakulam | Oppilaan | Sayalkudi |
35 | S Tharaikudi | Sevalpatti | Sayalkudi |
36 | Sikkal | Sikkal A C | Keelakarai |
37 | Silliyanvagaikkulam | S Vagaikulam | Sayalkudi |
38 | Sippikulam | N/A | Sayalkudi (25 km) |
39 | Siraikulam | Sikkal A C | Keelakarai |
40 | T Karisalkulam | T Karisalkulam | Sayalkudi |
41 | Thanichiyam | Thanichiyam A C | Sayalkudi |
42 | Tirumalugandankottai | Senjadainathapuram | Sayalkudi |
43 | Tirupativeppangulam | T Veppangulam | Sayalkudi |
44 | Valinockam | Valinokkam | Sayalkudi |
Population of Kadaladi Taluka
The population profile of Kadaladi 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 Kadaladi Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 1,45,277 | 1,30,476 | 14,801 |
Male Population | 73,448 | 65,839 | 7,609 |
Female Population | 71,829 | 64,637 | 7,192 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,789 | 14,156 | 1,633 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,088 | 7,259 | 829 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,701 | 6,897 | 804 |
Literate Population | 99,251 | 88,913 | 10,338 |
Literate Male Population | 55,358 | 49,487 | 5,871 |
Literate Female Population | 43,893 | 39,426 | 4,467 |
Illiterate Population | 46,026 | 41,563 | 4,463 |
Illiterate Male Population | 18,090 | 16,352 | 1,738 |
Illiterate Female Population | 27,936 | 25,211 | 2,725 |
Total Households | 34,065 | 30,448 | 3,617 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Kadaladi Taluka is around 1,45,277 people. This includes 73,448 males and 71,829 females. Rural population is about 1,30,476 (65,839 males and 64,637 females), while urban population is nearly 14,801 (7,609 males and 7,192 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 15,789 of the population, with 8,088 boys and 7,701 girls. Rural areas have 14,156 children, and urban areas have about 1,633 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 99,251 literate people in Kadaladi Taluka, including 55,358 literate males and 43,893 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 88,913 individuals and urban literacy covers around 10,338 people.
- About 46,026 people in Kadaladi Taluka are not literate, including 18,090 males and 27,936 females. Rural areas include 41,563 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 4,463 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 34,065 households, with 30,448 in villages and 3,617 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kadaladi 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 |
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Total SC Population | 19,634 | 17,887 | 1,747 |
SC Male Population | 9,914 | 9,008 | 906 |
SC Female Population | 9,720 | 8,879 | 841 |
Total ST Population | 12 | 12 | N/A |
ST Male Population | 9 | 9 | N/A |
ST Female Population | 3 | 3 | N/A |
Population Density | 237 / km² | 217 / km² | 1,213 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kadaladi Taluka is approximately 19,634 people, including 9,914 males and 9,720 females. Around 17,887 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,747 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kadaladi Taluka is about 12 people, including 9 males and 3 females. Around 12 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 237 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 217 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,213 people per sq. km.