Edappadi

Edappadi is a Town and Taluka in Salem 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 Edappadi Block (CD) is 05738. Total area of edappadi taluka is 318 km² including 271.82 km² rural area and 45.82 km² urban area. Edappadi taluka has a population of 2,23,756 peoples, out of which urban population is 73,586 while rural population is 1,50,170. Edappadi has a sex ratio of approximately 916 females for every 1,000 males. Edappadi taluka has a population density of 704 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 60,916 houses in the sub-district, including 19,872 urban houses and 41,044 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 56.79% population of edappadi taluka is literate, out of which 65.20% males and 47.63% females are literate.

List of Villages in Edappadi Taluka

Edappadi Taluka has a total of 20 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 Edappadi Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Edappadi Taluka

The population profile of Edappadi 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 Edappadi'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 Edappadi 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.