Bodinayakanur
Bodinayakanur 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, the sub-district code of Bodinayakanur Block (CD) is 05842. The total area of Bodinayakanur Taluka is 508 km², which includes 475.87 km² of rural area and 32.08 km² of urban area. Bodinayakanur has a sex ratio of approximately 999 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bodinayakanur Taluka
Bodinayakanur Taluka has a total of 12 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 Bodinayakanur Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ahamalai | Agamalai | Periyakulam |
| 2 | Ammapatti | Ammapatti | Bodinayakanur |
| 3 | Bodi Hill North | Anaikaraipatti | Bodinayakanur |
| 4 | Bodinayackanur | Anaikaraipatti | Bodinayakanur |
| 5 | Dombucheri | Dombuchery | Veerapandi |
| 6 | Kodangipatti | Kodangipatti | Palanisettipatti |
| 7 | Kottagudi | Kottakudi | Bodinayakanur |
| 8 | Kulaiyanur | Koolayanur | Kuchanur |
| 9 | Meenakshipuram | Anaikaraipatti | Bodinayakanur |
| 10 | Rasingapuram | Maniyampatti | Bodinayakanur |
| 11 | Silamalai | Silamalai | Bodinayakanur |
| 12 | Uppukottai | Kamarajapuram | Veerapandi |
Population of Bodinayakanur Taluka
The population profile of Bodinayakanur 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 Bodinayakanur 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 | 1,80,789 | 70,621 | 1,10,168 |
| Male Population | 90,426 | 35,491 | 54,935 |
| Female Population | 90,363 | 35,130 | 55,233 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 16,930 | 6,944 | 9,986 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,699 | 3,596 | 5,103 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,231 | 3,348 | 4,883 |
| Literate Population | 1,26,106 | 45,826 | 80,280 |
| Literate Male Population | 69,748 | 26,202 | 43,546 |
| Literate Female Population | 56,358 | 19,624 | 36,734 |
| Illiterate Population | 54,683 | 24,795 | 29,888 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 20,678 | 9,289 | 11,389 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 34,005 | 15,506 | 18,499 |
| Total Households | 49,589 | 19,875 | 29,714 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Bodinayakanur Taluka is around 1,80,789 people. This includes 90,426 males and 90,363 females. Rural population is about 70,621 (35,491 males and 35,130 females), while urban population is nearly 1,10,168 (54,935 males and 55,233 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 16,930 of the population, with 8,699 boys and 8,231 girls. Rural areas have 6,944 children, and urban areas have about 9,986 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,26,106 literate people in Bodinayakanur Taluka, including 69,748 literate males and 56,358 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 45,826 individuals and urban literacy covers around 80,280 people.
- About 54,683 people in Bodinayakanur Taluka are not literate, including 20,678 males and 34,005 females. Rural areas include 24,795 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 29,888 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 49,589 households, with 19,875 in villages and 29,714 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Bodinayakanur 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 | 29,974 | 14,143 | 15,831 |
| SC Male Population | 15,038 | 7,110 | 7,928 |
| SC Female Population | 14,936 | 7,033 | 7,903 |
| Total ST Population | 695 | 647 | 48 |
| ST Male Population | 353 | 325 | 28 |
| ST Female Population | 342 | 322 | 20 |
| Population Density | 356 / km² | 148 / km² | 3,434 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Bodinayakanur Taluka is approximately 29,974 people, including 15,038 males and 14,936 females. Around 14,143 people live in rural parts. Nearly 15,831 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Bodinayakanur Taluka is about 695 people, including 353 males and 342 females. Around 647 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 48 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 356 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 148 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 3,434 people per sq. km.