Edappadi Taluka - Salem, Tamil Nadu
Edappadi is an administrative taluka in the Salem district of Tamil Nadu, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Edappadi is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Magudanchavadi, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 21.9 km.
The total area of the taluka is 318 km², including 271.82 km² rural area and 45.82 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 916 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Edappadi Taluka
Edappadi Taluka has a total of 26 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Taluka, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aavaniperur(West) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 2 | Adaiyur | Rural | Adaiyur |
| 3 | Avaniperur(East) | Rural | Avaniperur East |
| 4 | Chettimankurichi | Rural | Chettimankurichi |
| 5 | Chinnamanali | Urban | Not applicable |
| 6 | Chittur Bit 1 | Rural | Chittoor |
| 7 | Chittur Bit2 | Rural | Chittoor |
| 8 | Dadapuram | Rural | Dadhapuram |
| 9 | Edappadi | Urban | Not applicable |
| 10 | Erumaipatti | Rural | Erumaipatti |
| 11 | Irupali | Rural | Iruppali |
| 12 | Kachchippalli | Rural | Katchupalli |
| 13 | Konasamudram | Rural | Konasamudram |
| 14 | Konganapuram | Urban | Not applicable |
| 15 | Koranampatti | Rural | Koranampatti |
| 16 | Kurumbapatti | Rural | Kurumbapatti |
| 17 | Nedungulam | Rural | Nedungulam |
| 18 | Pakkanadu | Rural | Pakkanadu |
| 19 | Pakkanadu R.F. | Rural | Pakkanadu |
| 20 | Poolampatti | Urban | Not applicable |
| 21 | Puduppalayam | Rural | Pudupalayam |
| 22 | Samudram | Rural | Samudram |
| 23 | Tangayur | Rural | Thangayur |
| 24 | Vellalapuram | Rural | Vellalapuram |
| 25 | Vellarivalli | Rural | Vellarivelli |
| 26 | Vembaneri | Rural | Vembaneri |
Population of Edappadi Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Edappadi Taluka has a total population of 2,23,756 people, consisting of 1,16,729 males and 1,07,027 females. There are 60,916 households in the taluka with an average population density of 704 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,23,756 | 1,50,170 | 73,586 |
| Male Population | 1,16,729 | 79,070 | 37,659 |
| Female Population | 1,07,027 | 71,100 | 35,927 |
| Total Households | 60,916 | 41,044 | 19,872 |
| Population Density | 704 / km² | 552 / km² | 1,606 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 1,27,078 literate people and 22,173 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 22,758 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 287 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 22,173 | 15,035 | 7,138 |
| Literate Population | 1,27,078 | 79,762 | 47,316 |
| Illiterate Population | 96,678 | 70,408 | 26,270 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 22,758 | 13,377 | 9,381 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 287 | 67 | 220 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.