Ottapidaram

Ottapidaram 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 Ottapidaram Block (CD) is 05865. Total area of ottapidaram taluka is 749 km² including 740.75 km² rural area and 8.71 km² urban area. Ottapidaram taluka has a population of 1,23,356 peoples, out of which urban population is 8,012 while rural population is 1,15,344. Ottapidaram has a sex ratio of approximately 998 females for every 1,000 males. Ottapidaram taluka has a population density of 165 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 32,955 houses in the sub-district, including 2,043 urban houses and 30,912 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 72.27% population of ottapidaram taluka is literate, out of which 78.17% males and 66.37% females are literate.

List of Villages in Ottapidaram Taluka

Ottapidaram Taluka has a total of 63 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 Ottapidaram Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Ottapidaram Taluka

The population profile of Ottapidaram 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 Ottapidaram'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 Ottapidaram 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.