Panthalur
Panthalur 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 Panthalur Block (CD) is 05754. The total area of Panthalur Taluka is 218 km², which includes 123.77 km² of rural area and 94.28 km² of urban area. Panthalur has a sex ratio of approximately 1043 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Panthalur Taluka
Panthalur Taluka has a total of 4 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 Panthalur Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cherangode | Cherangodu | Nelliyalam |
| 2 | Erumad | Cherangodu | Nelliyalam |
| 3 | Munnanad | Nellakotta | Nelliyalam |
| 4 | Nelliyalam | Nellakotta | Nelliyalam |
Population of Panthalur Taluka
The population profile of Panthalur 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 Panthalur 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 | 1,25,931 | 81,341 | 44,590 |
| Male Population | 61,637 | 39,726 | 21,911 |
| Female Population | 64,294 | 41,615 | 22,679 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,036 | 8,319 | 4,717 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,564 | 4,193 | 2,371 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,472 | 4,126 | 2,346 |
| Literate Population | 97,918 | 63,144 | 34,774 |
| Literate Male Population | 50,721 | 32,552 | 18,169 |
| Literate Female Population | 47,197 | 30,592 | 16,605 |
| Illiterate Population | 28,013 | 18,197 | 9,816 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 10,916 | 7,174 | 3,742 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 17,097 | 11,023 | 6,074 |
| Total Households | 30,615 | 19,886 | 10,729 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Panthalur Taluka is around 1,25,931 people. This includes 61,637 males and 64,294 females. Rural population is about 81,341 (39,726 males and 41,615 females), while urban population is nearly 44,590 (21,911 males and 22,679 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 13,036 of the population, with 6,564 boys and 6,472 girls. Rural areas have 8,319 children, and urban areas have about 4,717 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 97,918 literate people in Panthalur Taluka, including 50,721 literate males and 47,197 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 63,144 individuals and urban literacy covers around 34,774 people.
- About 28,013 people in Panthalur Taluka are not literate, including 10,916 males and 17,097 females. Rural areas include 18,197 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 9,816 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 30,615 households, with 19,886 in villages and 10,729 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Panthalur 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 | 49,295 | 23,216 | 26,079 |
| SC Male Population | 24,319 | 11,472 | 12,847 |
| SC Female Population | 24,976 | 11,744 | 13,232 |
| Total ST Population | 10,897 | 9,112 | 1,785 |
| ST Male Population | 5,278 | 4,442 | 836 |
| ST Female Population | 5,619 | 4,670 | 949 |
| Population Density | 578 / km² | 657 / km² | 473 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Panthalur Taluka is approximately 49,295 people, including 24,319 males and 24,976 females. Around 23,216 people live in rural parts. Nearly 26,079 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Panthalur Taluka is about 10,897 people, including 5,278 males and 5,619 females. Around 9,112 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,785 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 578 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 657 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 473 people per sq. km.