Andipatti
Andipatti is a Town and Taluka in Theni 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 Andipatti Block (CD) is 05846. Total area of andipatti taluka is 951 km² including 944.74 km² rural area and 5.89 km² urban area. Andipatti taluka has a population of 2,12,700 peoples, out of which urban population is 27,287 while rural population is 1,85,413. Andipatti has a sex ratio of approximately 972 females for every 1,000 males. Andipatti taluka has a population density of 224 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 58,902 houses in the sub-district, including 7,512 urban houses and 51,390 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 64.09% population of andipatti taluka is literate, out of which 72.10% males and 55.86% females are literate.
List of Villages in Andipatti Taluka
Andipatti Taluka has a total of 24 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 Andipatti Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Andipatti | Anuppapatti | Andipatti Jakkampatti |
2 | Andipatti Notheren Block Rf | N/A | Andipatti |
3 | Andipatti Southern Block Rf | N/A | Andipatti |
4 | Chittarpatti | Sitharpatti | Andipatti Jakkampatti |
5 | G Usilampatti | G Usilampatti | Andipatti Jakkampatti |
6 | Kadamalaikundu | Duraichamypuram | Theni Allinagaram |
7 | Kodaluthu | Kothaloothu | Andipatti Jakkampatti |
8 | Kottapatti | Kathirnarasingapuram | Andipatti Jakkampatti |
9 | Kovilpatti | Kovilpatti | Andipatti Jakkampatti |
10 | Kunnur | Ammachiyapuram | Theni |
11 | Marikkundu | Marikundu | Andipatti Jakkampatti |
12 | Megamalai | Megamalai | Theni Allinagaram |
13 | Mottanuthu | Mottanuthu | Andipatti Jakkampatti |
14 | Myaladumparai | Kumananthozhu | Theni Allinagaram |
15 | Palakombai | Palacombai | Andipatti Jakkampatti |
16 | Palayakottai | Palayakottai | Andipatti Jakkampatti |
17 | Pulimancombai | Pullimankombai | Andipatti Jakkampatti |
18 | Rajadhani | Rajadhani | Andipatti Jakkampatti |
19 | Ramakrishnapuram | Ramakrishnapuram | Andipatti Jakkampatti |
20 | Shanmugasundarapuram | Shunmugasundarapuram | Andipatti Jakkampatti |
21 | Tekkampatti | Thekkampatti | Andipatti Jakkampatti |
22 | Theppanpatti | Rajakkalpatti | Andipatti Jakkampatti |
23 | Timmarasanayakkanur | Rajagopalanpatti | Andipatti Jakkampatti |
24 | Vallalnathi | Athankaraipatti | Theni Allinagaram |
Population of Andipatti Taluka
The population profile of Andipatti 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 Andipatti's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 2,12,700 | 1,85,413 | 27,287 |
Male Population | 1,07,856 | 94,232 | 13,624 |
Female Population | 1,04,844 | 91,181 | 13,663 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 21,939 | 19,169 | 2,770 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,386 | 9,946 | 1,440 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,553 | 9,223 | 1,330 |
Literate Population | 1,36,329 | 1,15,403 | 20,926 |
Literate Male Population | 77,768 | 66,504 | 11,264 |
Literate Female Population | 58,561 | 48,899 | 9,662 |
Illiterate Population | 76,371 | 70,010 | 6,361 |
Illiterate Male Population | 30,088 | 27,728 | 2,360 |
Illiterate Female Population | 46,283 | 42,282 | 4,001 |
Total Households | 58,902 | 51,390 | 7,512 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Andipatti 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 |
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Total SC Population | 50,267 | 47,581 | 2,686 |
SC Male Population | 25,455 | 24,101 | 1,354 |
SC Female Population | 24,812 | 23,480 | 1,332 |
Total ST Population | 366 | 363 | 3 |
ST Male Population | 193 | 191 | 2 |
ST Female Population | 173 | 172 | 1 |
Population Density | 224 / km² | 196 / km² | 4,633 / km² |