Panthalur Taluka - The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu
Panthalur 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. Panthalur is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Nilambur Road, while the nearest airport is Calicut International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 45.3 km.
The total area of the taluka is 218 km², including 123.77 km² rural area and 94.28 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1043 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Panthalur Taluka
Panthalur Taluka has a total of 15 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 | Cherangode1 | Rural | Cherangodu |
| 2 | Cherangode1-Jenmam | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 3 | Cherangode2 | Rural | Cherangodu |
| 4 | Cherangode2-Jenmam | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 5 | Erumad1 | Rural | Cherangodu |
| 6 | Erumad2 | Rural | Cherangodu |
| 7 | Moonanad1 | Rural | Nellakotta |
| 8 | Moonanad1-Jenmam | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 9 | Moonanad2 | Rural | Nellakotta |
| 10 | Moonanad2-Jenmam | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 11 | Nelliyalam1 | Rural | Nellakotta |
| 12 | Nelliyalam1-Ca | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 13 | Nelliyalam1-Jenmam | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 14 | Nelliyalam2 | Urban | Not applicable |
| 15 | Nelliyalam2-Jenmam | Unmapped | Not applicable |
Population of Panthalur Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Panthalur Taluka has a total population of 1,25,931 people, consisting of 61,637 males and 64,294 females. There are 30,615 households in the taluka with an average population density of 578 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 30,615 | 19,886 | 10,729 |
| Population Density | 578 / km² | 657 / km² | 473 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 97,918 literate people and 13,036 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 49,295 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 10,897 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) | 13,036 | 8,319 | 4,717 |
| Literate Population | 97,918 | 63,144 | 34,774 |
| Illiterate Population | 28,013 | 18,197 | 9,816 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 49,295 | 23,216 | 26,079 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 10,897 | 9,112 | 1,785 |
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.