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