Thoothukkudi
Thoothukkudi 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 Thoothukkudi Block (CD) is 05866. The total area of Thoothukkudi Taluka is 362 km², which includes 259.18 km² of rural area and 102.72 km² of urban area. Thoothukkudi has a sex ratio of approximately 998 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Thoothukkudi Taluka
Thoothukkudi Taluka has a total of 31 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 Thoothukkudi Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Allikkulam | Alligulam | Thoothukkudi |
2 | Athimarapatti | N/A | Thoothukkudi |
3 | Ayyanadaippu | Ayyanadaippu | Thoothukudi |
4 | Dalvaypuram | Dalavaipuram | Thoothukudi |
5 | Kattalangulam | Kattalankulam | Sayarpuram |
6 | Keelathattapparai | Keelathattaparai | Thoothukudi |
7 | Korampallam | Korampallam | Thoothukkudi |
8 | Kuliyankarisal | Kulayankarisal | Thoothukkudi |
9 | Kumaragiri | Kumaragiri | Thoothukkudi |
10 | Kuttudankadu | Kootudankadu | Thoothukkudi |
11 | Mappilaiurani | Mappillaiurani | Thoothukkudi |
12 | Maravanmatam | Maravanmadam | Tirunelveli |
13 | Mela Thattaparai | Melathattaparai | Thoothukkudi |
14 | Milavittan | N/A | Thoothukkudi |
15 | Mudivaithanendal | Mudivaithanendal | Sayarpuram |
16 | Mullakadu | Mullakadu | Palayankottai |
17 | Muthuswamipuram | Vadakkusilukkanpatti | Thoothukudi |
18 | Muttayyapuram | Muthaiahpuram | Thoothukkudi |
19 | Perurani | Thimmarajapuram | Thoothukkudi |
20 | Pulippanjankulam | N/A | Thoothukudi (2 km) |
21 | Ramanathapuram | N/A | Sayarpuram |
22 | Ramaswamipuram | N/A | Thoothukudi |
23 | Sankaraperi | N/A | Thoothukkudi |
24 | Sendilampannai | Keelathattaparai | Thoothukkudi |
25 | Servaikaranmadam | Kumaragiri | Muthaiahpuram |
26 | Terkusilukkanpatti | Therkkusilukkanpatti | Thoothukkudi |
27 | Thoothukudi | N/A | Thoothukudi |
28 | Timmarajapuram | Thimmarajapuram | Thoothukkudi |
29 | Umarikottai | Umarikottai | Thoothukkudi |
30 | Vadakkusilukkanpatti | Vadakkusilukkanpatti | Thoothukkudi |
31 | Varthakareddipatti | Varthagareddipatti | Thoothukkudi |
Population of Thoothukkudi Taluka
The population profile of Thoothukkudi 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 Thoothukkudi Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 4,78,328 | 66,700 | 4,11,628 |
Male Population | 2,39,342 | 33,384 | 2,05,958 |
Female Population | 2,38,986 | 33,316 | 2,05,670 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 53,393 | 7,824 | 45,569 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 27,156 | 4,025 | 23,131 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 26,237 | 3,799 | 22,438 |
Literate Population | 3,86,541 | 51,341 | 3,35,200 |
Literate Male Population | 1,99,537 | 26,867 | 1,72,670 |
Literate Female Population | 1,87,004 | 24,474 | 1,62,530 |
Illiterate Population | 91,787 | 15,359 | 76,428 |
Illiterate Male Population | 39,805 | 6,517 | 33,288 |
Illiterate Female Population | 51,982 | 8,842 | 43,140 |
Total Households | 1,22,574 | 17,497 | 1,05,077 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Thoothukkudi Taluka is around 4,78,328 people. This includes 2,39,342 males and 2,38,986 females. Rural population is about 66,700 (33,384 males and 33,316 females), while urban population is nearly 4,11,628 (2,05,958 males and 2,05,670 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 53,393 of the population, with 27,156 boys and 26,237 girls. Rural areas have 7,824 children, and urban areas have about 45,569 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 3,86,541 literate people in Thoothukkudi Taluka, including 1,99,537 literate males and 1,87,004 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 51,341 individuals and urban literacy covers around 3,35,200 people.
- About 91,787 people in Thoothukkudi Taluka are not literate, including 39,805 males and 51,982 females. Rural areas include 15,359 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 76,428 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 1,22,574 households, with 17,497 in villages and 1,05,077 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Thoothukkudi 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 |
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Total SC Population | 70,573 | 17,623 | 52,950 |
SC Male Population | 35,576 | 8,884 | 26,692 |
SC Female Population | 34,997 | 8,739 | 26,258 |
Total ST Population | 999 | 49 | 950 |
ST Male Population | 515 | 26 | 489 |
ST Female Population | 484 | 23 | 461 |
Population Density | 1,322 / km² | 257 / km² | 4,007 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Thoothukkudi Taluka is approximately 70,573 people, including 35,576 males and 34,997 females. Around 17,623 people live in rural parts. Nearly 52,950 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Thoothukkudi Taluka is about 999 people, including 515 males and 484 females. Around 49 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 950 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,322 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 257 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 4,007 people per sq. km.