Sathankulam

Sathankulam 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 Sathankulam Block (CD) is 05869. Total area of sathankulam taluka is 368 km² including 362.72 km² rural area and 5.25 km² urban area. Sathankulam taluka has a population of 98,690 peoples, out of which urban population is 14,193 while rural population is 84,497. Sathankulam has a sex ratio of approximately 1072 females for every 1,000 males. Sathankulam taluka has a population density of 268 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 25,971 houses in the sub-district, including 3,607 urban houses and 22,364 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 80.39% population of sathankulam taluka is literate, out of which 82.52% males and 78.41% females are literate.

List of Villages in Sathankulam Taluka

Sathankulam Taluka has a total of 25 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 Sathankulam Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Sathankulam Taluka

The population profile of Sathankulam 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 Sathankulam'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 Sathankulam 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.