Kamuthi

Kamuthi 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 Kamuthi Block (CD) is 05858. Total area of kamuthi taluka is 568 km² including 559.92 km² rural area and 8.18 km² urban area. Kamuthi taluka has a population of 1,35,658 peoples, out of which urban population is 22,898 while rural population is 1,12,760. Kamuthi has a sex ratio of approximately 981 females for every 1,000 males. Kamuthi taluka has a population density of 239 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 32,847 houses in the sub-district, including 5,309 urban houses and 27,538 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 69.00% population of kamuthi taluka is literate, out of which 76.56% males and 61.29% females are literate.

List of Villages in Kamuthi Taluka

Kamuthi Taluka has a total of 49 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 Kamuthi Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Kamuthi Taluka

The population profile of Kamuthi 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 Kamuthi'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 Kamuthi 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.