Kovilpatti

Kovilpatti 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 Kovilpatti Block (CD) is 05862. Total area of kovilpatti taluka is 823 km² including 731.68 km² rural area and 91.69 km² urban area. Kovilpatti taluka has a population of 3,21,323 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,90,852 while rural population is 1,30,471. Kovilpatti has a sex ratio of approximately 1035 females for every 1,000 males. Kovilpatti taluka has a population density of 390 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 89,004 houses in the sub-district, including 51,920 urban houses and 37,084 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 73.64% population of kovilpatti taluka is literate, out of which 79.50% males and 67.99% females are literate.

List of Villages in Kovilpatti Taluka

Kovilpatti Taluka has a total of 78 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 Kovilpatti Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Kovilpatti Taluka

The population profile of Kovilpatti 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 Kovilpatti'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 Kovilpatti 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.