Sankari

Sankari 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 Sankari Block (CD) is 05739. Total area of sankari taluka is 424 km² including 320.22 km² rural area and 104.00 km² urban area. Sankari taluka has a population of 2,41,783 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,10,436 while rural population is 1,31,347. Sankari has a sex ratio of approximately 930 females for every 1,000 males. Sankari taluka has a population density of 570 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 66,453 houses in the sub-district, including 29,758 urban houses and 36,695 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 61.53% population of sankari taluka is literate, out of which 69.40% males and 53.08% females are literate.

List of Villages in Sankari Taluka

Sankari Taluka has a total of 44 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 Sankari Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Sankari Taluka

The population profile of Sankari 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 Sankari'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 Sankari 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.