Periyakulam
Periyakulam 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 Periyakulam Block (CD) is 05843. The total area of Periyakulam Taluka is 374 km², which includes 324.59 km² of rural area and 48.95 km² of urban area. Periyakulam has a sex ratio of approximately 977 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Periyakulam Taluka
Periyakulam Taluka has a total of 16 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 Periyakulam Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D Vadipatty | D Vadipatti | Devadhanapatti |
| 2 | E Pudukottai | Endapuli | Periyakulam |
| 3 | Endapuli | Endapuli | Tamaraikulam |
| 4 | Genguvarpatty | G Kallupatti | Genguvarpatti |
| 5 | Gullapuram | A Vadipatti | Andipatti |
| 6 | Jeyamangalam | Alagarnaickanpatti | Periyakulam |
| 7 | Kamatchipuram | Endapuli | Tamaraikulam |
| 8 | Keelavadagarai | Keelavadakarai | Periyakulam |
| 9 | Melmangalam | Melmangalam | Vadugapatti |
| 10 | Mullaikaradu Block Rf | N/A | Periyakulam |
| 11 | Murugamalai Rf | N/A | Periyakulam |
| 12 | Parambikaradu | N/A | Periyakulam |
| 13 | Silvarpatty | Silvarpatti | Devadhanapatti |
| 14 | Thamarai Kulam | Jallipatti | Tamaraikulam |
| 15 | Vadagarai | Keelavadakarai | Periyakulam |
| 16 | Vadaveeranaickenpatty | Vadapudupatti | Theni |
Population of Periyakulam Taluka
The population profile of Periyakulam 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 Periyakulam 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 | 2,17,358 | 1,02,741 | 1,14,617 |
| Male Population | 1,09,907 | 52,232 | 57,675 |
| Female Population | 1,07,451 | 50,509 | 56,942 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 21,825 | 10,335 | 11,490 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,298 | 5,400 | 5,898 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,527 | 4,935 | 5,592 |
| Literate Population | 1,51,321 | 67,943 | 83,378 |
| Literate Male Population | 83,524 | 38,211 | 45,313 |
| Literate Female Population | 67,797 | 29,732 | 38,065 |
| Illiterate Population | 66,037 | 34,798 | 31,239 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 26,383 | 14,021 | 12,362 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 39,654 | 20,777 | 18,877 |
| Total Households | 57,001 | 27,208 | 29,793 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Periyakulam Taluka is around 2,17,358 people. This includes 1,09,907 males and 1,07,451 females. Rural population is about 1,02,741 (52,232 males and 50,509 females), while urban population is nearly 1,14,617 (57,675 males and 56,942 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 21,825 of the population, with 11,298 boys and 10,527 girls. Rural areas have 10,335 children, and urban areas have about 11,490 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,51,321 literate people in Periyakulam Taluka, including 83,524 literate males and 67,797 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 67,943 individuals and urban literacy covers around 83,378 people.
- About 66,037 people in Periyakulam Taluka are not literate, including 26,383 males and 39,654 females. Rural areas include 34,798 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 31,239 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 57,001 households, with 27,208 in villages and 29,793 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Periyakulam 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 | 58,057 | 26,402 | 31,655 |
| SC Male Population | 29,538 | 13,624 | 15,914 |
| SC Female Population | 28,519 | 12,778 | 15,741 |
| Total ST Population | 431 | 342 | 89 |
| ST Male Population | 232 | 187 | 45 |
| ST Female Population | 199 | 155 | 44 |
| Population Density | 582 / km² | 317 / km² | 2,342 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Periyakulam Taluka is approximately 58,057 people, including 29,538 males and 28,519 females. Around 26,402 people live in rural parts. Nearly 31,655 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Periyakulam Taluka is about 431 people, including 232 males and 199 females. Around 342 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 89 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 582 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 317 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,342 people per sq. km.