Gudalur
Gudalur is a Town and Taluka in The Nilgiris 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 Gudalur Block (CD) is 05755. The total area of Gudalur Taluka is 507 km², which includes 320.83 km² of rural area and 186.26 km² of urban area. Gudalur has a sex ratio of approximately 1034 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Gudalur Taluka
Gudalur Taluka has a total of 3 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 Gudalur Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mudumalai | Mudumalai | Gudalur |
| 2 | Nellakotta | Nellakotta | Devarshola |
| 3 | Srimadurai | Sreemadurai | Gudalur |
Population of Gudalur Taluka
The population profile of Gudalur 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 Gudalur Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,04,768 | 8,336 | 96,432 |
| Male Population | 51,497 | 4,102 | 47,395 |
| Female Population | 53,271 | 4,234 | 49,037 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,473 | 941 | 10,532 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,818 | 446 | 5,372 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,655 | 495 | 5,160 |
| Literate Population | 80,913 | 5,954 | 74,959 |
| Literate Male Population | 41,737 | 3,101 | 38,636 |
| Literate Female Population | 39,176 | 2,853 | 36,323 |
| Illiterate Population | 23,855 | 2,382 | 21,473 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 9,760 | 1,001 | 8,759 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 14,095 | 1,381 | 12,714 |
| Total Households | 25,075 | 2,073 | 23,002 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Gudalur Taluka is around 1,04,768 people. This includes 51,497 males and 53,271 females. Rural population is about 8,336 (4,102 males and 4,234 females), while urban population is nearly 96,432 (47,395 males and 49,037 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 11,473 of the population, with 5,818 boys and 5,655 girls. Rural areas have 941 children, and urban areas have about 10,532 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 80,913 literate people in Gudalur Taluka, including 41,737 literate males and 39,176 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 5,954 individuals and urban literacy covers around 74,959 people.
- About 23,855 people in Gudalur Taluka are not literate, including 9,760 males and 14,095 females. Rural areas include 2,382 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 21,473 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 25,075 households, with 2,073 in villages and 23,002 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Gudalur 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 27,800 | 431 | 27,369 |
| SC Male Population | 13,717 | 222 | 13,495 |
| SC Female Population | 14,083 | 209 | 13,874 |
| Total ST Population | 6,616 | 1,702 | 4,914 |
| ST Male Population | 3,237 | 828 | 2,409 |
| ST Female Population | 3,379 | 874 | 2,505 |
| Population Density | 207 / km² | 26 / km² | 518 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Gudalur Taluka is approximately 27,800 people, including 13,717 males and 14,083 females. Around 431 people live in rural parts. Nearly 27,369 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Gudalur Taluka is about 6,616 people, including 3,237 males and 3,379 females. Around 1,702 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 4,914 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 207 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 26 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 518 people per sq. km.