Vazhapadi

Vazhapadi 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 Vazhapadi Block (CD) is 05742. Total area of vazhapadi taluka is 439 km² including 407.29 km² rural area and 31.73 km² urban area. Vazhapadi taluka has a population of 1,95,412 peoples, out of which urban population is 46,910 while rural population is 1,48,502. Vazhapadi has a sex ratio of approximately 980 females for every 1,000 males. Vazhapadi taluka has a population density of 445 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 50,954 houses in the sub-district, including 12,170 urban houses and 38,784 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 65.57% population of vazhapadi taluka is literate, out of which 72.50% males and 58.51% females are literate.

List of Villages in Vazhapadi Taluka

Vazhapadi Taluka has a total of 65 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 Vazhapadi Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Vazhapadi Taluka

The population profile of Vazhapadi 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 Vazhapadi'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 Vazhapadi 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.