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, the sub-district code of Ilayangudi Block (CD) is 05834. The total area of Ilayangudi Taluka is 409 km², which includes 391.88 km² of rural area and 16.86 km² of urban area. Ilayangudi has a sex ratio of approximately 1023 females per 1,000 males.
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.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Akkavayal | Akkavayal | Ilayangudi |
2 | Alavidangan | Alavidangan | Ilayangudi |
3 | Aranaiyur | Aranaiyur | Ilayangudi |
4 | Aranmanaikarai | Aranmanaikarai | Ilayangudi |
5 | Devathakudi | Thayamangalam | Ilayangudi |
6 | Ilamanur | Ilamanoor | Paramagudi |
7 | Ilayangudi North | Kongampatti Idayavalasai | Ilayangudi |
8 | Ilayangudi South | Kongampatti Idayavalasai | Ilayangudi |
9 | Kalaikulam | Kalaikulam | Ilayangudi |
10 | Kalangathankottai | Kalangathankottai | Ilayangudi |
11 | Kannamangalam | Kannamangalam | Ilayangudi |
12 | Karaikulam | Karaikulam | Ilayangudi |
13 | Karunchutti | Ariyandipuram | Ilayangudi |
14 | Katchathanallur | Biramanakurichi | Paramakudi |
15 | Kattanur | Kattanoor | Ilayangudi |
16 | Keelanettur | Keelanettur | Ilayangudi |
17 | Keelayur | Adikarai Meyyanendal | Ilayangudi |
18 | Kottaiyur | Vani | Ilayangudi |
19 | Kumarakurichi | Kumarakurichi | Ilayangudi |
20 | Kurichi | Kurichi | Paramakudi |
21 | Melapidariseri | N/A | Paramakudi (10 km) |
22 | Melathuraiyur | Karaikulam | Ilayangudi |
23 | Melayur | Melayur | Ilayangudi |
24 | Mulliyarendal | Therku Keeranoor | Paramakudi |
25 | Munaivendri | Munaiventri | Ilayangudi |
26 | Muthur | Muthur | Ilayangudi |
27 | N Andakudi | A Nedungulam | Ilayangudi |
28 | Nagamuganthankudi | Nagamugunthangudi | Ilayangudi |
29 | Nageraakudi | Alimadurai | Ilayangudi |
30 | Nenjathur | Nenjathur | Ilayangudi |
31 | Perumbacheri | Keelaigudi | Paramakudi |
32 | Pudukkottai | Pudukottai | Ilayangudi |
33 | Salaigramam | Salaigramam | Ilayangudi |
34 | Samudram | Samuthiram | Ilayangudi |
35 | Sathanur | Poolangudi | R.s Mangalam |
36 | Seevalathi | Seevalathi | R S Mangalam |
37 | Sethugudi | Aranaiyur | Ilayangudi |
38 | Sirupalai | Kottaiyur | Ilayangudi |
39 | Sooranam | Muthur | Ilayangudi |
40 | Thayamangalam | Thayamangalam | Ilayangudi |
41 | Thiruudayarpuram | Nagaragudi | Ilayangudi |
42 | Thugavoor | Thugavoor | Ilayangudi. |
43 | Tiruvallur | Thiruvallur | Ilayangudi |
44 | Udayanoor | Udayanoor | Ilayangudi |
45 | Uthamanur | Thadiyamangalam | Ilayangudi |
46 | Vadakkukeeranur | Vadakku Keeranoor | Ilayangudi |
47 | Valayanendal | Puliyur | Ilayangudi |
48 | Vallakulam | Sathani | Ilayangudi |
49 | Vandal | Vandal | R S Mangalam |
50 | Vijayangudi | Maruthanganallur | Ilayangudi |
51 | Virayathakandan | Virayathankandan | Ilayangudi |
52 | Visavanoor | Kalladithidal | Ilayangudi |
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 Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 1,09,267 | 84,500 | 24,767 |
Male Population | 53,988 | 41,540 | 12,448 |
Female Population | 55,279 | 42,960 | 12,319 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,267 | 7,610 | 2,657 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,109 | 3,741 | 1,368 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,158 | 3,869 | 1,289 |
Literate Population | 75,555 | 55,890 | 19,665 |
Literate Male Population | 41,894 | 31,586 | 10,308 |
Literate Female Population | 33,661 | 24,304 | 9,357 |
Illiterate Population | 33,712 | 28,610 | 5,102 |
Illiterate Male Population | 12,094 | 9,954 | 2,140 |
Illiterate Female Population | 21,618 | 18,656 | 2,962 |
Total Households | 28,395 | 22,448 | 5,947 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Ilayangudi Taluka is around 1,09,267 people. This includes 53,988 males and 55,279 females. Rural population is about 84,500 (41,540 males and 42,960 females), while urban population is nearly 24,767 (12,448 males and 12,319 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 10,267 of the population, with 5,109 boys and 5,158 girls. Rural areas have 7,610 children, and urban areas have about 2,657 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 75,555 literate people in Ilayangudi Taluka, including 41,894 literate males and 33,661 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 55,890 individuals and urban literacy covers around 19,665 people.
- About 33,712 people in Ilayangudi Taluka are not literate, including 12,094 males and 21,618 females. Rural areas include 28,610 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 5,102 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 28,395 households, with 22,448 in villages and 5,947 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Ilayangudi Taluka, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total SC Population | 24,261 | 20,989 | 3,272 |
SC Male Population | 12,045 | 10,398 | 1,647 |
SC Female Population | 12,216 | 10,591 | 1,625 |
Total ST Population | 3 | 3 | N/A |
ST Male Population | 2 | 2 | N/A |
ST Female Population | 1 | 1 | N/A |
Population Density | 267 / km² | 216 / km² | 1,469 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Ilayangudi Taluka is approximately 24,261 people, including 12,045 males and 12,216 females. Around 20,989 people live in rural parts. Nearly 3,272 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Ilayangudi Taluka is about 3 people, including 2 males and 1 females. Around 3 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 267 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 216 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,469 people per sq. km.