Tiruvadanai

Tiruvadanai 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 Tiruvadanai Block (CD) is 05855. Total area of tiruvadanai taluka is 828 km² including 801.38 km² rural area and 26.42 km² urban area. Tiruvadanai taluka has a population of 2,12,029 peoples, out of which urban population is 37,037 while rural population is 1,74,992. Tiruvadanai has a sex ratio of approximately 998 females for every 1,000 males. Tiruvadanai taluka has a population density of 256 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 50,212 houses in the sub-district, including 8,062 urban houses and 42,150 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 71.65% population of tiruvadanai taluka is literate, out of which 78.70% males and 64.60% females are literate.

List of Villages in Tiruvadanai Taluka

Tiruvadanai Taluka has a total of 94 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 Tiruvadanai Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Tiruvadanai Taluka

The population profile of Tiruvadanai 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 Tiruvadanai'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 Tiruvadanai 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.