Uthamapalayam

Uthamapalayam 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 Uthamapalayam Block (CD) is 05845. Total area of uthamapalayam taluka is 831 km² including 655.70 km² rural area and 175.66 km² urban area. Uthamapalayam taluka has a population of 4,35,069 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,92,919 while rural population is 1,42,150. Uthamapalayam has a sex ratio of approximately 1003 females for every 1,000 males. Uthamapalayam taluka has a population density of 523 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,18,381 houses in the sub-district, including 80,546 urban houses and 37,835 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 70.83% population of uthamapalayam taluka is literate, out of which 77.47% males and 64.22% females are literate.

List of Villages in Uthamapalayam Taluka

Uthamapalayam Taluka has a total of 32 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 Uthamapalayam Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Uthamapalayam Taluka

The population profile of Uthamapalayam 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 Uthamapalayam's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Uthamapalayam 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.