Ettayapuram
Ettayapuram is a Town and Taluka in Thoothukkudi 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 Ettayapuram Block (CD) is 05863. The total area of Ettayapuram Taluka is 495 km², which includes 483.47 km² of rural area and 12.00 km² of urban area. Ettayapuram has a sex ratio of approximately 1055 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Ettayapuram Taluka
Ettayapuram Taluka has a total of 55 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 Ettayapuram Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Athikinar | T Shunmugapuram | Ettayapuram |
| 2 | Ayan Karisalkulam | Ayankarisalkulam | Pudur |
| 3 | Ayan Vadamalaipuram | Ayanvadamalapuram | Pudur |
| 4 | Ayyakottaiyur | Ayyakottaiyur | Ettayapuram |
| 5 | Chidambarapuram | Chidambarapuram | Ettayapuram |
| 6 | Cholapuram | Cholapuram | Ettayapuram |
| 7 | Ettilappanaickenpatti | Manjanaickenpatti | Ettayapuram |
| 8 | Ilambuvanam | Ilampuvanam | Ettayapuram |
| 9 | Inam Arunachalapuram | N/A | Ettayapuram |
| 10 | Irachi | Erachi | Ettayapuram |
| 11 | Kadalaiyur | Kadalaiyur | Kovilpatti |
| 12 | Kalugachalapuram | Kalugachalapuram | Ettayapuram |
| 13 | Kannakkattai | Kannakattai | Aruppukottai |
| 14 | Karuppur | Karuppur | Ettayapuram |
| 15 | Kattaramanpatti | Varathampatti | Kovilpatti |
| 16 | Keelakarandai | Keelakaranthai | Pudur |
| 17 | Keelnattukurichi | Keelnattukurichi | Kovilpatti |
| 18 | Kila Eral | Keela Eral | Ettayapuram |
| 19 | Kodangipatti | Vembur | Pudur |
| 20 | Kumaragiri | N/A | Ettayapuram |
| 21 | Manjanaickenpatti | Manjanaickenpatti | Ettayapuram |
| 22 | Masarpatti | Maasarpatti | Ettayapuram |
| 23 | Meenakshipuram | Meenakshipuram | Ettayapuram |
| 24 | Mela Eral | Mela Eral | Ettayapuram |
| 25 | Melakarandai | Melakaranthai | Sattur |
| 26 | Muthulapuram | Muthulapuram | Ettayapuram |
| 27 | N Pudupatti | Neeravipudupatti | Ettayapuram |
| 28 | Nakkala Kattai | Keela Eral | Ettayapuram |
| 29 | Nambipuram | Melanambipuram | Kovilpatti |
| 30 | Navalakkapatti | Chinnamalaikundru | Ettayapuram |
| 31 | Padanthapuli | Padarnthapuli | Ettayapuram |
| 32 | Panasuraettunaickenpatti | Suraikkaipatti | Ettayapuram |
| 33 | Perilovanpatti | Perilovanpatti | Ettayapuram |
| 34 | Podupatti | Podupatti | Ettayapuram |
| 35 | Pungavarnatham | Pungavarnatham | Ettayapuram |
| 36 | Rajapatti | Ayanrajapatti | Pudur |
| 37 | Ramanoothu | Ramanoothu | Ettayapuram |
| 38 | Sakkilipatti | N/A | Ettayapuram |
| 39 | Semmaputhur | Semapudur | Ettayapuram |
| 40 | Sindalakkarai | R Venkateshvarapuram | Ettayapuram |
| 41 | Singilipatti | Vedapatti | Vilathikulam |
| 42 | Sinnamalaikkundru | Chinnamalaikundru | Kovilpatti |
| 43 | Suraikkaipatti | Suraikkaipatti | Ettayapuram |
| 44 | T Arunachalapuram | Keela Eral | Ettayapuram |
| 45 | T Shanmugapuram | T Shunmugapuram | Ettayapuram |
| 46 | Thalaikattupuram | Thalaikkattupuram | Vilathikulam |
| 47 | Thangammalpuram | Thalaikkattupuram | Vilathikulam |
| 48 | Thappathi | Thappathi | Ettayapuram |
| 49 | Tholmalaipatti | Inamarunachalapuram | Ettayapuram |
| 50 | Urulaikudi | Urulaikkudi | Kovilpatti |
| 51 | Valampatti | Mela Eral | Ettayapuram |
| 52 | Vedapatti | Vedapatti | Vilathikulam |
| 53 | Veerapatti | Veerapatti | Ettayapuram |
| 54 | Velidupatti | Velidupatti | Ettayapuram |
| 55 | Vembur | Vembur | Sathur |
Population of Ettayapuram Taluka
The population profile of Ettayapuram 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 Ettayapuram 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 | 74,991 | 62,219 | 12,772 |
| Male Population | 36,490 | 30,187 | 6,303 |
| Female Population | 38,501 | 32,032 | 6,469 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,265 | 6,180 | 1,085 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,671 | 3,111 | 560 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,594 | 3,069 | 525 |
| Literate Population | 51,864 | 42,220 | 9,644 |
| Literate Male Population | 28,148 | 22,927 | 5,221 |
| Literate Female Population | 23,716 | 19,293 | 4,423 |
| Illiterate Population | 23,127 | 19,999 | 3,128 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 8,342 | 7,260 | 1,082 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 14,785 | 12,739 | 2,046 |
| Total Households | 22,161 | 18,515 | 3,646 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Ettayapuram Taluka is around 74,991 people. This includes 36,490 males and 38,501 females. Rural population is about 62,219 (30,187 males and 32,032 females), while urban population is nearly 12,772 (6,303 males and 6,469 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 7,265 of the population, with 3,671 boys and 3,594 girls. Rural areas have 6,180 children, and urban areas have about 1,085 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 51,864 literate people in Ettayapuram Taluka, including 28,148 literate males and 23,716 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 42,220 individuals and urban literacy covers around 9,644 people.
- About 23,127 people in Ettayapuram Taluka are not literate, including 8,342 males and 14,785 females. Rural areas include 19,999 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 3,128 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 22,161 households, with 18,515 in villages and 3,646 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Ettayapuram 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 | 19,409 | 17,874 | 1,535 |
| SC Male Population | 9,431 | 8,658 | 773 |
| SC Female Population | 9,978 | 9,216 | 762 |
| Total ST Population | 47 | 7 | 40 |
| ST Male Population | 20 | 3 | 17 |
| ST Female Population | 27 | 4 | 23 |
| Population Density | 151 / km² | 129 / km² | 1,064 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Ettayapuram Taluka is approximately 19,409 people, including 9,431 males and 9,978 females. Around 17,874 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,535 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Ettayapuram Taluka is about 47 people, including 20 males and 27 females. Around 7 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 40 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 151 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 129 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,064 people per sq. km.