Paramakudi

Paramakudi 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 Paramakudi Block (CD) is 05856. Total area of paramakudi taluka is 748 km² including 728.64 km² rural area and 19.29 km² urban area. Paramakudi taluka has a population of 2,65,142 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,03,811 while rural population is 1,61,331. Paramakudi has a sex ratio of approximately 976 females for every 1,000 males. Paramakudi taluka has a population density of 355 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 66,337 houses in the sub-district, including 25,384 urban houses and 40,953 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 73.01% population of paramakudi taluka is literate, out of which 80.11% males and 65.73% females are literate.

List of Villages in Paramakudi Taluka

Paramakudi Taluka has a total of 93 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 Paramakudi Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Paramakudi Taluka

The population profile of Paramakudi 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 Paramakudi'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 Paramakudi 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.