Mettur
Mettur 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, the sub-district code of Mettur Block (CD) is 05736. The total area of Mettur Taluka is 775 km², which includes 652.12 km² of rural area and 122.64 km² of urban area. Mettur has a sex ratio of approximately 922 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Mettur Taluka
Mettur 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 Mettur Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Alamarathupatti | Alamarathupatti | Kolathur |
2 | Amaram | Amaram | Mechery |
3 | Aranganur | Aranganoor | Mecheri |
4 | Avadattur | Avadathur | Mettur |
5 | Banapuram | Banapuram | Mechery |
6 | Bukkampatti | Bukkampatti | Mechery |
7 | Chinnasattappadi | Sathapadi | Mechery |
8 | Chinnasoragai | Chinnasoragai | Nangavalli |
9 | Dasagappatti | Periyasoragai | Nangavalli |
10 | Doramangalam | Thoramangalam | Mettur |
11 | Gonur | Gonur | Mettur |
12 | Gonur R F | N/A | Mettur |
13 | Kannamoochi | Kannamoochi | Kolathur |
14 | Karikkapatti | Karikkapatti | Jalagandapuram |
15 | Kaveripuram | Karungallur | Kolathur |
16 | Kolnaikenpatti | Kolnaickenpatti | Mettur |
17 | Koonandiyur | Koonandiyur | Mechery |
18 | Koppam | Koppampatti | Mecheri |
19 | Koppampatti | Koppampatti | Mecheri |
20 | Kuttapatti | Kuttapatti | Mecheri |
21 | Lakkampatti | Lakkampatti | Kolathur |
22 | M Kalipatti | M Kalipatti | Mechery |
23 | Mallikudam | Mallikundam | Mechery |
24 | Mallikuttappatti | Chinnasoragai | Nangavalli |
25 | Manathal Nallakavundampatti | M N Patti | Mecheri |
26 | Moolakkadu | Moolakkadu | Kolathur |
27 | Navappatti | Navapatti | Mettur |
28 | Olaipatti | Olaipatti | Mecheri |
29 | Pachapalli | N/A | Mettur |
30 | Palamalai | Palamalai | Kolathur |
31 | Pallipatti | Pallipatti | Mechery |
32 | Periyasattappadi | Sathapadi | Mecheri |
33 | Periyasoragai | Periyasoragai | Nangavalli |
34 | Pottaneri | Pottaneri | Mechery |
35 | Sampalli | Sampalli | Mettur |
36 | Singiripatti | Singiripatti | Kolathur |
37 | Solapadi R F | N/A | Mettur |
38 | Soorappalli | Surapalli | Jalagandapuram |
39 | Thethigiripatti | Thethigiripatti | Mechery |
40 | Thinnappatti | Dhinnapatti | Kolathur |
41 | Vanavasi | Sanarapatti | Vanavasi |
42 | Vanavasi R F | N/A | Mettur |
43 | Veerakkal | Veerakkal | Nangavalli |
44 | Vellar | Vellar | Mechery |
45 | Virudasampatti | Virudhasampatti | Mechery |
Population of Mettur Taluka
The population profile of Mettur 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 Mettur Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 4,19,887 | 2,37,538 | 1,82,349 |
Male Population | 2,18,447 | 1,25,662 | 92,785 |
Female Population | 2,01,440 | 1,11,876 | 89,564 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 40,269 | 23,506 | 16,763 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 21,217 | 12,479 | 8,738 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 19,052 | 11,027 | 8,025 |
Literate Population | 2,65,926 | 1,36,610 | 1,29,316 |
Literate Male Population | 1,54,008 | 82,561 | 71,447 |
Literate Female Population | 1,11,918 | 54,049 | 57,869 |
Illiterate Population | 1,53,961 | 1,00,928 | 53,033 |
Illiterate Male Population | 64,439 | 43,101 | 21,338 |
Illiterate Female Population | 89,522 | 57,827 | 31,695 |
Total Households | 1,12,155 | 63,836 | 48,319 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Mettur Taluka is around 4,19,887 people. This includes 2,18,447 males and 2,01,440 females. Rural population is about 2,37,538 (1,25,662 males and 1,11,876 females), while urban population is nearly 1,82,349 (92,785 males and 89,564 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 40,269 of the population, with 21,217 boys and 19,052 girls. Rural areas have 23,506 children, and urban areas have about 16,763 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 2,65,926 literate people in Mettur Taluka, including 1,54,008 literate males and 1,11,918 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 1,36,610 individuals and urban literacy covers around 1,29,316 people.
- About 1,53,961 people in Mettur Taluka are not literate, including 64,439 males and 89,522 females. Rural areas include 1,00,928 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 53,033 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 1,12,155 households, with 63,836 in villages and 48,319 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Mettur 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 |
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Total SC Population | 54,392 | 31,306 | 23,086 |
SC Male Population | 27,780 | 16,236 | 11,544 |
SC Female Population | 26,612 | 15,070 | 11,542 |
Total ST Population | 9,503 | 8,024 | 1,479 |
ST Male Population | 4,888 | 4,133 | 755 |
ST Female Population | 4,615 | 3,891 | 724 |
Population Density | 542 / km² | 364 / km² | 1,487 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Mettur Taluka is approximately 54,392 people, including 27,780 males and 26,612 females. Around 31,306 people live in rural parts. Nearly 23,086 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Mettur Taluka is about 9,503 people, including 4,888 males and 4,615 females. Around 8,024 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,479 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 542 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 364 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,487 people per sq. km.