Udhagamandalam
Udhagamandalam 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 Udhagamandalam Block (CD) is 05756. The total area of Udhagamandalam Taluka is 879 km², which includes 751.10 km² of rural area and 128.17 km² of urban area. Udhagamandalam has a sex ratio of approximately 1049 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Udhagamandalam Taluka
Udhagamandalam Taluka has a total of 10 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 Udhagamandalam Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ebbanad | Ebbanad | Ooty |
| 2 | Hullathi | Hullathy | Ooty |
| 3 | Kadanad | Kadanad | Ooty |
| 4 | Kagguchi | Kagguchi | Kothagiri |
| 5 | Kukkal | Kookal | Kothagiri |
| 6 | Masinagudi | Masinagudi | Gudalur |
| 7 | Nanjanad | Nanjanad | Ooty |
| 8 | Thummanatti | Thummanatty | Ooty |
| 9 | Thuneri | Thuneri | Booty |
| 10 | Udhagamandalam | Doddabetta | Ooty |
Population of Udhagamandalam Taluka
The population profile of Udhagamandalam 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 Udhagamandalam 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 | 1,91,960 | 85,280 | 1,06,680 |
| Male Population | 93,663 | 41,582 | 52,081 |
| Female Population | 98,297 | 43,698 | 54,599 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 16,491 | 7,009 | 9,482 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,184 | 3,441 | 4,743 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,307 | 3,568 | 4,739 |
| Literate Population | 1,44,806 | 59,724 | 85,082 |
| Literate Male Population | 76,822 | 32,824 | 43,998 |
| Literate Female Population | 67,984 | 26,900 | 41,084 |
| Illiterate Population | 47,154 | 25,556 | 21,598 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 16,841 | 8,758 | 8,083 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 30,313 | 16,798 | 13,515 |
| Total Households | 52,767 | 24,430 | 28,337 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Udhagamandalam Taluka is around 1,91,960 people. This includes 93,663 males and 98,297 females. Rural population is about 85,280 (41,582 males and 43,698 females), while urban population is nearly 1,06,680 (52,081 males and 54,599 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 16,491 of the population, with 8,184 boys and 8,307 girls. Rural areas have 7,009 children, and urban areas have about 9,482 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,44,806 literate people in Udhagamandalam Taluka, including 76,822 literate males and 67,984 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 59,724 individuals and urban literacy covers around 85,082 people.
- About 47,154 people in Udhagamandalam Taluka are not literate, including 16,841 males and 30,313 females. Rural areas include 25,556 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 21,598 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 52,767 households, with 24,430 in villages and 28,337 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Udhagamandalam 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 | 58,334 | 20,617 | 37,717 |
| SC Male Population | 28,593 | 10,121 | 18,472 |
| SC Female Population | 29,741 | 10,496 | 19,245 |
| Total ST Population | 6,113 | 4,445 | 1,668 |
| ST Male Population | 3,024 | 2,208 | 816 |
| ST Female Population | 3,089 | 2,237 | 852 |
| Population Density | 218 / km² | 114 / km² | 832 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Udhagamandalam Taluka is approximately 58,334 people, including 28,593 males and 29,741 females. Around 20,617 people live in rural parts. Nearly 37,717 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Udhagamandalam Taluka is about 6,113 people, including 3,024 males and 3,089 females. Around 4,445 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,668 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 218 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 114 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 832 people per sq. km.