Devakottai

Devakottai is a Town and Taluka in Sivaganga 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 Devakottai Block (CD) is 05831. Total area of devakottai taluka is 609 km² including 596.59 km² rural area and 12.42 km² urban area. Devakottai taluka has a population of 1,57,631 peoples, out of which urban population is 51,865 while rural population is 1,05,766. Devakottai has a sex ratio of approximately 980 females for every 1,000 males. Devakottai taluka has a population density of 259 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 39,220 houses in the sub-district, including 13,192 urban houses and 26,028 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 74.01% population of devakottai taluka is literate, out of which 80.90% males and 66.98% females are literate.

List of Villages in Devakottai Taluka

Devakottai Taluka has a total of 91 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 Devakottai Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Devakottai Taluka

The population profile of Devakottai 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 Devakottai'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 Devakottai 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.