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, the sub-district code of Theni Block (CD) is 05844. The total area of Theni Taluka is 205 km², which includes 169.80 km² of rural area and 34.73 km² of urban area. Theni has a sex ratio of approximately 992 females per 1,000 males.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 | 1,99,983 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Theni Taluka is around 1,99,983 people. This includes 1,00,352 males and 99,631 females. Rural population is about 74,493 (37,343 males and 37,150 females), while urban population is nearly 1,25,490 (63,009 males and 62,481 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 19,455 of the population, with 10,036 boys and 9,419 girls. Rural areas have 7,264 children, and urban areas have about 12,191 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,48,172 literate people in Theni Taluka, including 80,153 literate males and 68,019 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 51,788 individuals and urban literacy covers around 96,384 people.
- About 51,811 people in Theni Taluka are not literate, including 20,199 males and 31,612 females. Rural areas include 22,705 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 29,106 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 54,239 households, with 20,411 in villages and 33,828 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Theni 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Theni Taluka is approximately 47,453 people, including 23,848 males and 23,605 females. Around 25,311 people live in rural parts. Nearly 22,142 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Theni Taluka is about 43 people, including 20 males and 23 females. Around 8 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 35 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 978 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 439 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 3,613 people per sq. km.