Orathanadu

Orathanadu 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 Orathanadu Block (CD) is 05815. Total area of orathanadu taluka is 571 km² including 563.55 km² rural area and 7.26 km² urban area. Orathanadu taluka has a population of 2,46,871 peoples, out of which urban population is 10,247 while rural population is 2,36,624. Orathanadu has a sex ratio of approximately 1056 females for every 1,000 males. Orathanadu taluka has a population density of 432 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 61,409 houses in the sub-district, including 2,633 urban houses and 58,776 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 67.56% population of orathanadu taluka is literate, out of which 75.38% males and 60.15% females are literate.

List of Villages in Orathanadu Taluka

Orathanadu Taluka has a total of 114 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 Orathanadu Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Orathanadu Taluka

The population profile of Orathanadu 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 Orathanadu'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 Orathanadu 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.