Papanasam

Papanasam 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 Papanasam Block (CD) is 05812. Total area of papanasam taluka is 401 km² including 346.80 km² rural area and 53.73 km² urban area. Papanasam taluka has a population of 2,73,511 peoples, out of which urban population is 62,741 while rural population is 2,10,770. Papanasam has a sex ratio of approximately 1041 females for every 1,000 males. Papanasam taluka has a population density of 683 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 68,310 houses in the sub-district, including 15,552 urban houses and 52,758 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 71.98% population of papanasam taluka is literate, out of which 77.50% males and 66.67% females are literate.

List of Villages in Papanasam Taluka

Papanasam Taluka has a total of 107 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 Papanasam Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Papanasam Taluka

The population profile of Papanasam 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 Papanasam'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 Papanasam 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.