Kumbakonam

Kumbakonam is a Town and Taluka in Thanjavur 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 Kumbakonam Block (CD) is 05811. Total area of kumbakonam taluka is 277 km² including 238.11 km² rural area and 39.01 km² urban area. Kumbakonam taluka has a population of 4,36,592 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,23,583 while rural population is 2,13,009. Kumbakonam has a sex ratio of approximately 1016 females for every 1,000 males. Kumbakonam taluka has a population density of 1575 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,10,486 houses in the sub-district, including 56,958 urban houses and 53,528 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 77.17% population of kumbakonam taluka is literate, out of which 81.69% males and 72.72% females are literate.

List of Villages in Kumbakonam Taluka

Kumbakonam Taluka has a total of 106 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 Kumbakonam Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Kumbakonam Taluka

The population profile of Kumbakonam 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 Kumbakonam'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 Kumbakonam 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.