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 information the sub-district code of Kadaladi Block (CD) is 05859. Total area of kadaladi taluka is 614 km² including 601.47 km² rural area and 12.20 km² urban area. Kadaladi taluka has a population of 1,45,277 peoples, out of which urban population is 14,801 while rural population is 1,30,476. Kadaladi has a sex ratio of approximately 977 females for every 1,000 males. Kadaladi taluka has a population density of 237 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 34,065 houses in the sub-district, including 3,617 urban houses and 30,448 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 68.32% population of kadaladi taluka is literate, out of which 75.37% males and 61.11% females are literate.

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.

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'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 Kadaladi 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.