Directory of Villages in Kundah Taluka, The Nilgiris
This page provides complete village information for Kundah Taluka in The Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu. It includes a complete list of villages along with gram panchayat details, nearby towns, and administrative information used for local governance and planning.
About Kundah Taluka
As per Census 2011, the taluka code of Kundah 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.
Kundah Taluka functions as a local administrative unit under The Nilgiris district and is responsible for revenue administration, land records, and local governance. Villages are organized under gram panchayats for day-to-day local administration.
List of Villages in Kundah Taluka
Kundah Taluka has a total of 5 villages. 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 |
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 |
All population figures shown above are based on Census 2011 and include rural and urban areas of Kundah Taluka.