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, the sub-district code of Sathankulam Block (CD) is 05869. The total area of Sathankulam Taluka is 368 km², which includes 362.72 km² of rural area and 5.25 km² of urban area. Sathankulam has a sex ratio of approximately 1072 females per 1,000 males.
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.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arasoor I | Arasoor | Thisaiyanvilai |
| 2 | Arasoor Ii | Arasoor | Thisaiyanvilai |
| 3 | Chettiyiruppu | N/A | Sathankulam (3 km) |
| 4 | Eluvaraimukki | Ezhuvaraimukki | Sathankulam |
| 5 | Karungadal | Settikulam | Nazerath |
| 6 | Kattarimangalam | Karuvelambadu | Nazareth |
| 7 | Komaneri | Komaneri | Sathankulam |
| 8 | Kombankulam | Kombankulam | Sathankulam |
| 9 | Kommadikottai | Kommadikkottai | Sathankulam |
| 10 | Meerankulam I | Arasoor | Srivaikundam |
| 11 | Meerankulam Ii | Meerankulam | Sathankulam |
| 12 | Mudalur | Mudalur | Sathankulam |
| 13 | Naduvakkurichi | Naduvakkurichi | Thisaiyanvilai |
| 14 | Nedungulam | Nedunkulam | Sathankulam |
| 15 | Padukkapathu | Alagappapuram | Sathankulam |
| 16 | Palangulam | N/A | Sathankulam |
| 17 | Pallakuruchi | Pallakkurichi | Sathankulam |
| 18 | Pannamparai | Pannamparai | Sathankulam |
| 19 | Pidaneri | Pidaneri | Nazareth |
| 20 | Pudukulam | Pandarapuram | Sathankulam |
| 21 | Sasthavinallur | Amuthunnakkudi | Sathankulam |
| 22 | Sattankulam | Subbarayapuram | Sathankulam |
| 23 | Srivenkateshwarapuram | Srivenkatesapuram | Sathankulam |
| 24 | Thatchamozhi | Thatchamozhi | Sathankulam |
| 25 | Thiruppaniputhantharuvai | Thiruppani Puthantharuvai | Sivagiri |
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 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 | 98,690 | 84,497 | 14,193 |
| Male Population | 47,617 | 40,655 | 6,962 |
| Female Population | 51,073 | 43,842 | 7,231 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,125 | 8,610 | 1,515 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,175 | 4,396 | 779 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,950 | 4,214 | 736 |
| Literate Population | 79,340 | 67,465 | 11,875 |
| Literate Male Population | 39,293 | 33,346 | 5,947 |
| Literate Female Population | 40,047 | 34,119 | 5,928 |
| Illiterate Population | 19,350 | 17,032 | 2,318 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 8,324 | 7,309 | 1,015 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 11,026 | 9,723 | 1,303 |
| Total Households | 25,971 | 22,364 | 3,607 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Sathankulam Taluka is around 98,690 people. This includes 47,617 males and 51,073 females. Rural population is about 84,497 (40,655 males and 43,842 females), while urban population is nearly 14,193 (6,962 males and 7,231 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 10,125 of the population, with 5,175 boys and 4,950 girls. Rural areas have 8,610 children, and urban areas have about 1,515 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 79,340 literate people in Sathankulam Taluka, including 39,293 literate males and 40,047 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 67,465 individuals and urban literacy covers around 11,875 people.
- About 19,350 people in Sathankulam Taluka are not literate, including 8,324 males and 11,026 females. Rural areas include 17,032 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 2,318 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 25,971 households, with 22,364 in villages and 3,607 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Sathankulam 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 | 9,118 | 7,562 | 1,556 |
| SC Male Population | 4,442 | 3,650 | 792 |
| SC Female Population | 4,676 | 3,912 | 764 |
| Total ST Population | 73 | 58 | 15 |
| ST Male Population | 40 | 32 | 8 |
| ST Female Population | 33 | 26 | 7 |
| Population Density | 268 / km² | 233 / km² | 2,703 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Sathankulam Taluka is approximately 9,118 people, including 4,442 males and 4,676 females. Around 7,562 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,556 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Sathankulam Taluka is about 73 people, including 40 males and 33 females. Around 58 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 15 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 268 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 233 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,703 people per sq. km.