Kotagiri
Kotagiri 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 Kotagiri Block (CD) is 05757. The total area of Kotagiri Taluka is 398 km², which includes 354.74 km² of rural area and 42.81 km² of urban area. Kotagiri has a sex ratio of approximately 1063 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kotagiri Taluka
Kotagiri Taluka has a total of 14 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 Kotagiri Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aracode | Aracode | Kothagiri |
| 2 | Denad | Denad | Kothagiri |
| 3 | Hallimoyar | Thengumarahada | Sathiya Mangalam |
| 4 | Jackanarai | Jackanarai | Kothagiri |
| 5 | Kadinamala | Kadinamala | Kothagiri |
| 6 | Kallampalayam | Thengumarahada | Sathiya Mangalam |
| 7 | Kengarai | Kengarai | Kothagiri |
| 8 | Kodanad | Kodanad | Kothagiri |
| 9 | Kokkode | Aracode | Kothagiri |
| 10 | Konakarai | Konavakkarai | Kothagiri |
| 11 | Kotagiri | Jackanarai | Kothagiri |
| 12 | Naduhatty | Naduhatty | Kothagiri |
| 13 | Nandipuram | N/A | Kothagiri |
| 14 | Nedugula | Nedugula | Kotagiri |
Population of Kotagiri Taluka
The population profile of Kotagiri 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 Kotagiri 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 | 1,08,684 | 66,094 | 42,590 |
| Male Population | 52,668 | 32,157 | 20,511 |
| Female Population | 56,016 | 33,937 | 22,079 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,125 | 5,469 | 3,656 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,666 | 2,816 | 1,850 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,459 | 2,653 | 1,806 |
| Literate Population | 82,681 | 48,653 | 34,028 |
| Literate Male Population | 43,947 | 26,413 | 17,534 |
| Literate Female Population | 38,734 | 22,240 | 16,494 |
| Illiterate Population | 26,003 | 17,441 | 8,562 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 8,721 | 5,744 | 2,977 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 17,282 | 11,697 | 5,585 |
| Total Households | 31,168 | 19,209 | 11,959 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Kotagiri Taluka is around 1,08,684 people. This includes 52,668 males and 56,016 females. Rural population is about 66,094 (32,157 males and 33,937 females), while urban population is nearly 42,590 (20,511 males and 22,079 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 9,125 of the population, with 4,666 boys and 4,459 girls. Rural areas have 5,469 children, and urban areas have about 3,656 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 82,681 literate people in Kotagiri Taluka, including 43,947 literate males and 38,734 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 48,653 individuals and urban literacy covers around 34,028 people.
- About 26,003 people in Kotagiri Taluka are not literate, including 8,721 males and 17,282 females. Rural areas include 17,441 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 8,562 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 31,168 households, with 19,209 in villages and 11,959 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kotagiri 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 | 29,816 | 18,713 | 11,103 |
| SC Male Population | 14,563 | 9,173 | 5,390 |
| SC Female Population | 15,253 | 9,540 | 5,713 |
| Total ST Population | 6,312 | 6,197 | 115 |
| ST Male Population | 3,104 | 3,045 | 59 |
| ST Female Population | 3,208 | 3,152 | 56 |
| Population Density | 273 / km² | 186 / km² | 995 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kotagiri Taluka is approximately 29,816 people, including 14,563 males and 15,253 females. Around 18,713 people live in rural parts. Nearly 11,103 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kotagiri Taluka is about 6,312 people, including 3,104 males and 3,208 females. Around 6,197 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 115 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 273 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 186 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 995 people per sq. km.