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, the sub-district code of Uthamapalayam Block (CD) is 05845. The total area of Uthamapalayam Taluka is 831 km², which includes 655.70 km² of rural area and 175.66 km² of urban area. Uthamapalayam has a sex ratio of approximately 1003 females per 1,000 males.

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.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Alagapuri Alagapuri Chiannamanur
2Chinnaovalapuram Chinnaovulapuram Chinnamanur
3Erasakkanayackanur Erasakkanaickanur Chinnamanur
4Erasakkanayackanur Hills Kanniservaipatti Chinnamanur
5Gokilapuram Gokilapuram Uthamapalayam
6Kanniservaipatti Kanniservaipatti Chinnamanur
7Keelagudalur Angoorpalayam Gudalur
8Kombai Rf N/A Kambam (12 km)
9Koothanatchiyar Rf N/A Kaamaiyakoundampatti (8 km)
10Mallingapuram Anaimalaiyanpatti Uthamaplalayam
11Markeyankottai Ayyampatti Chinnamanur
12Melagudalur Rf N/A Gudalur (8 km)
13Muthulapuram Muthulapuram Chinnamanur
14Narayanathevanpatti Narayanathevanpatti Kambam
15Pandarathurai Rf N/A Kaamaikoundampatti (8 km)
16Pannaipuram Melasindalaicherri Chinnamanur
17Perumalkoil Karadu Rf N/A Gudalur (8 km)
18Poovuthukaradu R F N/A Gudalur (5 km)
19Pottipuram Pottipuram Thevaram
20Pulanandapuram Poolananthapuram Chinnamanur
21Pulikkuthi Pulikuthi Markandeyankottai
22Royappanpatti Nagayagoundanpatti Uhtamapalaym
23Sankarapuram Sankarapuram Thevaram
24Seepalakottai Kamatchipuram Odaipatti
25Suranganur Rf N/A Gudalur
26Suruli Rf N/A Gudalur (8 km)
27T Meenakshipuram T Meenakshipuram Markendeyankottai
28Thevaram Lakshminaickenpatti Thevaram
29Thevaram Hills N/A Thevaram (5 km)
30Uthamapalayam Dalavaipattinam Uthamapalayam
31Vannathiparai Rf N/A Gudalur (10 km)
32Veppampatti Veppampatti Odaipatti

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 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 4,35,069 1,42,150 2,92,919
Male Population 2,17,142 71,582 1,45,560
Female Population 2,17,927 70,568 1,47,359
Child Population (Age 0–6) 39,512 12,785 26,727
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 20,454 6,663 13,791
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 19,058 6,122 12,936
Literate Population 3,08,152 95,690 2,12,462
Literate Male Population 1,68,210 53,725 1,14,485
Literate Female Population 1,39,942 41,965 97,977
Illiterate Population 1,26,917 46,460 80,457
Illiterate Male Population 48,932 17,857 31,075
Illiterate Female Population 77,985 28,603 49,382
Total Households 1,18,381 37,835 80,546

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population of Uthamapalayam Taluka is around 4,35,069 people. This includes 2,17,142 males and 2,17,927 females. Rural population is about 1,42,150 (71,582 males and 70,568 females), while urban population is nearly 2,92,919 (1,45,560 males and 1,47,359 females).
  • Children aged 0–6 years make up about 39,512 of the population, with 20,454 boys and 19,058 girls. Rural areas have 12,785 children, and urban areas have about 26,727 children in this age group.
  • There are approximately 3,08,152 literate people in Uthamapalayam Taluka, including 1,68,210 literate males and 1,39,942 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 95,690 individuals and urban literacy covers around 2,12,462 people.
  • About 1,26,917 people in Uthamapalayam Taluka are not literate, including 48,932 males and 77,985 females. Rural areas include 46,460 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 80,457 individuals.
  • The tehsil has around 1,18,381 households, with 37,835 in villages and 80,546 in towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Uthamapalayam 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 72,449 30,152 42,297
SC Male Population 36,021 15,024 20,997
SC Female Population 36,428 15,128 21,300
Total ST Population 300 17 283
ST Male Population 156 8 148
ST Female Population 144 9 135
Population Density 523 / km² 217 / km² 1,668 / km²

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Uthamapalayam Taluka is approximately 72,449 people, including 36,021 males and 36,428 females. Around 30,152 people live in rural parts. Nearly 42,297 people reside in urban areas.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Uthamapalayam Taluka is about 300 people, including 156 males and 144 females. Around 17 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 283 live in towns or urban regions.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 523 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 217 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,668 people per sq. km.