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 information the sub-district code of Udhagamandalam Block (CD) is 05756. Total area of udhagamandalam taluka is 879 km² including 751.10 km² rural area and 128.17 km² urban area. Udhagamandalam taluka has a population of 1,91,960 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,06,680 while rural population is 85,280. Udhagamandalam has a sex ratio of approximately 1049 females for every 1,000 males. Udhagamandalam taluka has a population density of 218 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 52,767 houses in the sub-district, including 28,337 urban houses and 24,430 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 75.44% population of udhagamandalam taluka is literate, out of which 82.02% males and 69.16% females are literate.

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 NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Ebbanad Ebbanad Ooty
2Hullathi Hullathy Ooty
3Kadanad Kadanad Ooty
4Kagguchi Kagguchi Kothagiri
5Kukkal Kookal Kothagiri
6Masinagudi Masinagudi Gudalur
7Nanjanad Nanjanad Ooty
8Thummanatti Thummanatty Ooty
9Thuneri Thuneri Booty
10Udhagamandalam 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'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

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Udhagamandalam Taluka , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.

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