Mudukulathur

Mudukulathur 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 Mudukulathur Block (CD) is 05857. The total area of Mudukulathur Taluka is 490 km², which includes 466.63 km² of rural area and 23.00 km² of urban area. Mudukulathur has a sex ratio of approximately 1006 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Mudukulathur Taluka

Mudukulathur Taluka has a total of 45 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 Mudukulathur Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Anaiseri Anaiseri Mudukulathur
2Athankothangudi Athankothankudi Mudukulathur
3Chithirangudi Kathakulam Mudukulathur
4Enathi Enathi A B Mudukulathur
5Ilanchembur Elajembur Mudukulathur
6Ilankakoor Ponnakkaneri Mudukulathur
7Kakkoor Chithirangudi Mudukulathur
8Kandilan Kandilan Mudukulathur
9Karumal Arapothu Mudukulathur
10Keelachirupodhu Keelachirupodhu Mudukulathur
11Keelakodumalur Keelakodumalur Paramakudi
12Keelakulam Keelakulam Paramakudi
13Keelathooval Keelathooval Mudukulathur
14Keeranur Pe Poovanur Mudukulathur
15Kolundurai Kolunthurai Paramakudi
16Koothadiyendal N/A Paramakudi (2 km)
17Kumarakkurichi Kumarakurichi Mudukulathur
18Manaloor Manaloor Mudukulathur
19Melachirupodhu Melachirupodhu Mudukulathur
20Melakodumalur Melakodumalur Paramakudi
21Melakulam Sirugudi Paramakudi
22Melamudukulathur Selvanayagapuram Mudukalathur
23Melathooval N/A Mudukulathur
24Merkkukottagudi N/A Paramakudi
25Nallur N/A Mudukulathur
26Pirabakkalur Pirabukkalur Mudukulathur
27Pooseri Pooseri Mudukulathur
28Posukkudi Athanakurichi Muthukuluthur
29Puliyangudi Puliyangudi Mudukulathur
30Pulvoikulam Athikulam Mudukalathur
31Sadaikkanendal N/A Paramakudi (25 km)
32Sathanur Sambakulam Paramakudi
33Sellur Sellur Paramakudi
34Sendaneri N/A Mudukulathur (15 km)
35Sonaipiriyankottai Kidathirukkai Mudukulathur
36Swathan Alangaanoor Mudukulathur
37Thaliyanendal N/A Mudukulathur
38Thattanendal N/A Paramakudi
39Theriruveli Theriruveli Mudukulathur
40Thiruvarangam Thiruvarangam Paramakudi
41Ulaiyur Semponkudi Mudukuluthur
42Velanadu Valanadu Mudukulathur
43Vengakurichi Makindi Mudukalathur
44Vikkiramapandiapuram Nallukurichi Paramakudi
45Vilangalathur Vilankulathur Mudukulathur

Population of Mudukulathur Taluka

The population profile of Mudukulathur 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 Mudukulathur 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 1,13,432 98,643 14,789
Male Population 56,531 49,067 7,464
Female Population 56,901 49,576 7,325
Child Population (Age 0–6) 11,253 9,647 1,606
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 5,682 4,871 811
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 5,571 4,776 795
Literate Population 75,690 64,308 11,382
Literate Male Population 42,618 36,523 6,095
Literate Female Population 33,072 27,785 5,287
Illiterate Population 37,742 34,335 3,407
Illiterate Male Population 13,913 12,544 1,369
Illiterate Female Population 23,829 21,791 2,038
Total Households 28,974 25,415 3,559

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population of Mudukulathur Taluka is around 1,13,432 people. This includes 56,531 males and 56,901 females. Rural population is about 98,643 (49,067 males and 49,576 females), while urban population is nearly 14,789 (7,464 males and 7,325 females).
  • Children aged 0–6 years make up about 11,253 of the population, with 5,682 boys and 5,571 girls. Rural areas have 9,647 children, and urban areas have about 1,606 children in this age group.
  • There are approximately 75,690 literate people in Mudukulathur Taluka, including 42,618 literate males and 33,072 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 64,308 individuals and urban literacy covers around 11,382 people.
  • About 37,742 people in Mudukulathur Taluka are not literate, including 13,913 males and 23,829 females. Rural areas include 34,335 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 3,407 individuals.
  • The tehsil has around 28,974 households, with 25,415 in villages and 3,559 in towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Mudukulathur 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 32,557 28,939 3,618
SC Male Population 16,298 14,428 1,870
SC Female Population 16,259 14,511 1,748
Total ST Population 5 5 N/A
ST Male Population 4 4 N/A
ST Female Population 1 1 N/A
Population Density 232 / km² 211 / km² 643 / km²

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Mudukulathur Taluka is approximately 32,557 people, including 16,298 males and 16,259 females. Around 28,939 people live in rural parts. Nearly 3,618 people reside in urban areas.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Mudukulathur Taluka is about 5 people, including 4 males and 1 females. Around 5 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 232 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 211 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 643 people per sq. km.