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 information the sub-district code of Ettayapuram Block (CD) is 05863. Total area of ettayapuram taluka is 495 km² including 483.47 km² rural area and 12.00 km² urban area. Ettayapuram taluka has a population of 74,991 peoples, out of which urban population is 12,772 while rural population is 62,219. Ettayapuram has a sex ratio of approximately 1055 females for every 1,000 males. Ettayapuram taluka has a population density of 151 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 22,161 houses in the sub-district, including 3,646 urban houses and 18,515 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 69.16% population of ettayapuram taluka is literate, out of which 77.14% males and 61.60% females are literate.

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.

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'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 Ettayapuram 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.