Omalur

Omalur 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 Omalur Block (CD) is 05737. Total area of omalur taluka is 666 km² including 615.96 km² rural area and 50.18 km² urban area. Omalur taluka has a population of 4,94,355 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,02,313 while rural population is 3,92,042. Omalur has a sex ratio of approximately 909 females for every 1,000 males. Omalur taluka has a population density of 742 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,25,462 houses in the sub-district, including 25,542 urban houses and 99,920 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 59.45% population of omalur taluka is literate, out of which 66.78% males and 51.40% females are literate.

List of Villages in Omalur Taluka

Omalur 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 Omalur Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Omalur Taluka

The population profile of Omalur 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 Omalur'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 Omalur 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.