Ilayangudi

Ilayangudi 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 Ilayangudi Block (CD) is 05834. Total area of ilayangudi taluka is 409 km² including 391.88 km² rural area and 16.86 km² urban area. Ilayangudi taluka has a population of 1,09,267 peoples, out of which urban population is 24,767 while rural population is 84,500. Ilayangudi has a sex ratio of approximately 1023 females for every 1,000 males. Ilayangudi taluka has a population density of 267 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 28,395 houses in the sub-district, including 5,947 urban houses and 22,448 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 69.15% population of ilayangudi taluka is literate, out of which 77.60% males and 60.89% females are literate.

List of Villages in Ilayangudi Taluka

Ilayangudi Taluka has a total of 52 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 Ilayangudi Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Ilayangudi Taluka

The population profile of Ilayangudi 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 Ilayangudi'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 Ilayangudi 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.