Sivagiri Taluka - Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu
Sivagiri is an administrative taluka in the Tenkasi district of Tamil Nadu, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Sivagiri is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Pamba Kovil Shandy, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 68.6 km.
The total area of the taluka is 534 km², including 412.63 km² rural area and 121.06 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1032 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Sivagiri Taluka
Sivagiri Taluka has a total of 22 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Taluka, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ariyur | Rural | Ariyoor |
| 2 | Darukapuram | Rural | Dharugapuram |
| 3 | Gudalur | Rural | Sangupuram |
| 4 | Inam Kovilpatti | Rural | Inamkovilpatti |
| 5 | Naranapuram Part 1 | Rural | Naranapuram |
| 6 | Naranapuram Part 2 | Urban | Not applicable |
| 7 | Nelkattum Seval | Rural | Nelkattumseval |
| 8 | Pattakurichi | Rural | Ariyoor |
| 9 | Ramanathapuram | Rural | Ramanathapuram |
| 10 | Rayagiri Part 1 | Rural | Ullar Thalavaipuram |
| 11 | Rayagiri Part 2 | Urban | Not applicable |
| 12 | Sanganapperi | Rural | Sanganaperi |
| 13 | Sivagiri Part 1 | Urban | Not applicable |
| 14 | Sivagiri Part 2 | Urban | Not applicable |
| 15 | Sivagiri Reserve Forest | Rural | Thirumalapuram |
| 16 | Subramanyapuram | Rural | Subramaniyapuram |
| 17 | Thenmalai Part 1 | Rural | Thenmalai |
| 18 | Thenmalai Part 2 | Rural | Duraisamiyapuram |
| 19 | Tirumalapuram | Rural | Thirumalapuram |
| 20 | Vasudevanallur | Urban | Not applicable |
| 21 | Viswanathaperi Part 1 | Rural | Viswanathaperi |
| 22 | Viswanathaperi Part 2 | Rural | Devipattanam |
Population of Sivagiri Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Sivagiri Taluka has a total population of 1,94,156 people, consisting of 95,537 males and 98,619 females. There are 54,421 households in the taluka with an average population density of 364 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,94,156 | 72,498 | 1,21,658 |
| Male Population | 95,537 | 35,269 | 60,268 |
| Female Population | 98,619 | 37,229 | 61,390 |
| Total Households | 54,421 | 21,313 | 33,108 |
| Population Density | 364 / km² | 176 / km² | 1,005 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 1,28,637 literate people and 19,341 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 47,215 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 930 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 19,341 | 7,243 | 12,098 |
| Literate Population | 1,28,637 | 46,185 | 82,452 |
| Illiterate Population | 65,519 | 26,313 | 39,206 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 47,215 | 24,601 | 22,614 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 930 | 108 | 822 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.