Kundah Taluka - The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu
Kundah is an administrative taluka in the The Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Kundah is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Lovedale, while the nearest airport is Coimbatore International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 41.8 km.
The total area of the taluka is 331 km², including 291.42 km² rural area and 39.21 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1073 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kundah Taluka
Kundah Taluka has a total of 10 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Taluka, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Balacola1 | Rural | Balacola |
| 2 | Balacola2 | Rural | Balacola |
| 3 | Bikkatty | Urban | Not applicable |
| 4 | Ithalar1 | Rural | Ithalar |
| 5 | Ithalar2 | Rural | Ithalar |
| 6 | Kilkundah1 | Urban | Not applicable |
| 7 | Kilkundah2 | Urban | Not applicable |
| 8 | Kinnakkorai | Rural | Mel Kundha |
| 9 | Melkundah | Rural | Mel Kundha |
| 10 | Mulligoor | Rural | Mulligoor |
Population of Kundah Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Kundah Taluka has a total population of 46,307 people, consisting of 22,335 males and 23,972 females. There are 13,831 households in the taluka with an average population density of 140 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 13,831 | 9,398 | 4,433 |
| Population Density | 140 / km² | 108 / km² | 376 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 35,916 literate people and 3,270 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 16,830 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 521 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,270 | 2,221 | 1,049 |
| Literate Population | 35,916 | 24,224 | 11,692 |
| Illiterate Population | 10,391 | 7,333 | 3,058 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 16,830 | 11,474 | 5,356 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 521 | 367 | 154 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.