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 information the sub-district code of Kundah Block (CD) is 05759. Total area of kundah taluka is 331 km² including 291.42 km² rural area and 39.21 km² urban area. Kundah taluka has a population of 46,307 peoples, out of which urban population is 14,750 while rural population is 31,557. Kundah has a sex ratio of approximately 1073 females for every 1,000 males. Kundah taluka has a population density of 140 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 13,831 houses in the sub-district, including 4,433 urban houses and 9,398 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 77.56% population of kundah taluka is literate, out of which 84.60% males and 71.00% females are literate.
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'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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Kundah 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.
| 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 |