Kundah
Kundah 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 Kundah Block (CD) is 05759. The total area of Kundah Taluka is 331 km², which includes 291.42 km² of rural area and 39.21 km² of urban area. Kundah has a sex ratio of approximately 1073 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kundah Taluka
Kundah Taluka has a total of 5 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 Kundah Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Balacola | Balacola | Bikkatty |
| 2 | Ithalar | Ithalar | Bikketti |
| 3 | Kinnakkorai | N/A | Keel Kundha |
| 4 | Melkundah | Mel Kundha | Keel Kundha |
| 5 | Mulligoor | Mulligoor | Bikketti |
Population of Kundah Taluka
The population profile of Kundah 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 Kundah 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 | 46,307 | 31,557 | 14,750 |
| Male Population | 22,335 | 15,231 | 7,104 |
| Female Population | 23,972 | 16,326 | 7,646 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,270 | 2,221 | 1,049 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,630 | 1,101 | 529 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,640 | 1,120 | 520 |
| Literate Population | 35,916 | 24,224 | 11,692 |
| Literate Male Population | 18,896 | 12,800 | 6,096 |
| Literate Female Population | 17,020 | 11,424 | 5,596 |
| Illiterate Population | 10,391 | 7,333 | 3,058 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,439 | 2,431 | 1,008 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 6,952 | 4,902 | 2,050 |
| Total Households | 13,831 | 9,398 | 4,433 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Kundah Taluka is around 46,307 people. This includes 22,335 males and 23,972 females. Rural population is about 31,557 (15,231 males and 16,326 females), while urban population is nearly 14,750 (7,104 males and 7,646 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 3,270 of the population, with 1,630 boys and 1,640 girls. Rural areas have 2,221 children, and urban areas have about 1,049 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 35,916 literate people in Kundah Taluka, including 18,896 literate males and 17,020 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 24,224 individuals and urban literacy covers around 11,692 people.
- About 10,391 people in Kundah Taluka are not literate, including 3,439 males and 6,952 females. Rural areas include 7,333 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 3,058 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 13,831 households, with 9,398 in villages and 4,433 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kundah 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 | 16,830 | 11,474 | 5,356 |
| SC Male Population | 8,331 | 5,709 | 2,622 |
| SC Female Population | 8,499 | 5,765 | 2,734 |
| Total ST Population | 521 | 367 | 154 |
| ST Male Population | 249 | 171 | 78 |
| ST Female Population | 272 | 196 | 76 |
| Population Density | 140 / km² | 108 / km² | 376 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kundah Taluka is approximately 16,830 people, including 8,331 males and 8,499 females. Around 11,474 people live in rural parts. Nearly 5,356 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kundah Taluka is about 521 people, including 249 males and 272 females. Around 367 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 154 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 140 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 108 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 376 people per sq. km.