Theni
Theni 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 Theni Block (CD) is 05844. Total area of theni taluka is 205 km² including 169.80 km² rural area and 34.73 km² urban area. Theni taluka has a population of 1,99,983 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,25,490 while rural population is 74,493. Theni has a sex ratio of approximately 992 females for every 1,000 males. Theni taluka has a population density of 978 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 54,239 houses in the sub-district, including 33,828 urban houses and 20,411 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 74.09% population of theni taluka is literate, out of which 79.87% males and 68.27% females are literate.
List of Villages in Theni Taluka
Theni Taluka has a total of 14 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 Theni Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Govindanagaram | Ambasamudram | Veerapandi |
2 | Jangalpatty | Jangalpatti | Veerapandi |
3 | Koduvilarpatty | Aranmanaiputhur | Theni Allinagaram |
4 | Koduvilarpatty Rf | N/A | Theni |
5 | Kottur | Kottur | Veerapandi |
6 | Perumalkoilkarudu Exten Rf | N/A | Theni |
7 | Perumalkoilkarudu Rf | N/A | Theni |
8 | Poomalaikundu | Dharmapuri | Veerapandi |
9 | Seelayampatty | Seelayampatti | Chinnamanur |
10 | Thadicheri | Srirengapuram | Veerapandi |
11 | Thappukundu | Thappukundu | Veerapandi |
12 | Unjampatty | Unjampatti | Theni Allinagaram |
13 | Upparpatty | Upparpatti | Veerapandi |
14 | Valkaradu Rf | N/A | Theni |
Population of Theni Taluka
The population profile of Theni 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 Theni'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 | 1,99,983 | 74,493 | 1,25,490 |
Male Population | 1,00,352 | 37,343 | 63,009 |
Female Population | 99,631 | 37,150 | 62,481 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 19,455 | 7,264 | 12,191 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,036 | 3,671 | 6,365 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,419 | 3,593 | 5,826 |
Literate Population | 1,48,172 | 51,788 | 96,384 |
Literate Male Population | 80,153 | 28,928 | 51,225 |
Literate Female Population | 68,019 | 22,860 | 45,159 |
Illiterate Population | 51,811 | 22,705 | 29,106 |
Illiterate Male Population | 20,199 | 8,415 | 11,784 |
Illiterate Female Population | 31,612 | 14,290 | 17,322 |
Total Households | 54,239 | 20,411 | 33,828 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Theni 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 | 47,453 | 25,311 | 22,142 |
SC Male Population | 23,848 | 12,740 | 11,108 |
SC Female Population | 23,605 | 12,571 | 11,034 |
Total ST Population | 43 | 8 | 35 |
ST Male Population | 20 | 3 | 17 |
ST Female Population | 23 | 5 | 18 |
Population Density | 978 / km² | 439 / km² | 3,613 / km² |