Tiruchendur
Tiruchendur 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 Tiruchendur Block (CD) is 05868. The total area of Tiruchendur Taluka is 480 km², which includes 348.31 km² of rural area and 131.98 km² of urban area. Tiruchendur has a sex ratio of approximately 1044 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Tiruchendur Taluka
Tiruchendur Taluka has a total of 46 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 Tiruchendur Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Alagiamanavalapuram | Alagiyamanvalapuram | Nazreth |
2 | Ammanpuram | Ammanpuram | Kaanam |
3 | Angamangalam | Alagappapuram | Thenthiuruperi |
4 | Athinathapuram | Athinathapuram | Alwarthirunagar |
5 | Athiyakuruchi | Athiyakurichi | Udangudi |
6 | Chettiyapathu | Chettiyapathu | Udankudi |
7 | Kadayanodai | Kadayanodai | Alwarthirunagari |
8 | Katchanavilai | Katchanavilai | Nazreth |
9 | Kayamozhi | Kayamozhi | Tiruchendur |
10 | Kulasekaranpattinam | Kulasekaranpattinam | Udangudi |
11 | Kurippankulam | Kurippankulam | Nazreth |
12 | Kuthiraimoli R F | N/A | Sattankulam |
13 | Kuthiraimozhi | Kuthiraimozhi | Udankudi |
14 | Lakshmipuram | Lakshimipuram | Udankudi |
15 | Malavarayanatham | Malavarayanatham | Alwarthirunagari |
16 | Manaduthandupathu | Manadu Thandupathu | Udankudi |
17 | Manapad | Manapadu | Tiruchendur |
18 | Mathavankuruchi | Mathavankurichi | Udangudi |
19 | Maveedupannai | Kurangani | Thenthiruperai |
20 | Megnanapuram | Meingnanapuram | Udankudi |
21 | Mela Authoor | Melathoor | Authoor |
22 | Mela Thiruchendur | Mela Thiruchendur | Udangudi |
23 | Moolakkarai | Moolakarai | Kaanam |
24 | Mukkuperi | Mookuperi | Nazreth |
25 | Nallur | Nallur | Arumuganeri |
26 | Nalumavadi | Nalumavadi | Arumuganeri |
27 | Nangaimozhi | Nangaimozhi | Udankudi |
28 | Pallipathu | Pallipathu | Tiruchendur |
29 | Paramankurichi | Paramankurichi | Nazreth |
30 | Punnakayal | Punnakayal | Kayalpattinam |
31 | Puraiyoor | Puraiyoor | Thenthiruperai |
32 | Semmarikulam | Semmarikulam | Udankudi |
33 | Senthamangalam | Sernthamangalam | Authoor |
34 | Sethukkuvaithan | Sethukkuvaithan | Athur |
35 | Suganthalai | Suganthalai | Arumuganeri |
36 | Themankulam | Themankulam | Alwarthirunagari |
37 | Thenthiruperai | Karungadal | Eral |
38 | Thirukalore | Cambellabad | Thenthiruperai |
39 | Thirunaveerudayarpuram | Alagiyamanvalapuram | Alwarthirunagari |
40 | Udangudi | Sirunadarkudieruppu | Udangudi |
41 | Udayarkulam | Udaiyarkulam | Nazreth |
42 | Vahaivilai | Lakshimipuram | Udankudi |
43 | Veeramanickam | Mela Pudukkudi | Tiruchendur |
44 | Veerapandianpattinam | Verapandianpatnam R | Tiruchendur |
45 | Vellamadam | Vellamadam | Nazreth |
46 | Venkatramanujapuram | Venkattaramanujapuram | Udangudi |
Population of Tiruchendur Taluka
The population profile of Tiruchendur 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 Tiruchendur 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 | 3,10,945 | 1,41,088 | 1,69,857 |
Male Population | 1,52,066 | 68,596 | 83,470 |
Female Population | 1,58,879 | 72,492 | 86,387 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 32,685 | 14,231 | 18,454 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 16,679 | 7,271 | 9,408 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 16,006 | 6,960 | 9,046 |
Literate Population | 2,52,182 | 1,13,135 | 1,39,047 |
Literate Male Population | 1,26,568 | 56,663 | 69,905 |
Literate Female Population | 1,25,614 | 56,472 | 69,142 |
Illiterate Population | 58,763 | 27,953 | 30,810 |
Illiterate Male Population | 25,498 | 11,933 | 13,565 |
Illiterate Female Population | 33,265 | 16,020 | 17,245 |
Total Households | 78,321 | 36,002 | 42,319 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Tiruchendur Taluka is around 3,10,945 people. This includes 1,52,066 males and 1,58,879 females. Rural population is about 1,41,088 (68,596 males and 72,492 females), while urban population is nearly 1,69,857 (83,470 males and 86,387 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 32,685 of the population, with 16,679 boys and 16,006 girls. Rural areas have 14,231 children, and urban areas have about 18,454 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 2,52,182 literate people in Tiruchendur Taluka, including 1,26,568 literate males and 1,25,614 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 1,13,135 individuals and urban literacy covers around 1,39,047 people.
- About 58,763 people in Tiruchendur Taluka are not literate, including 25,498 males and 33,265 females. Rural areas include 27,953 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 30,810 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 78,321 households, with 36,002 in villages and 42,319 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Tiruchendur 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 | 49,549 | 29,550 | 19,999 |
SC Male Population | 24,417 | 14,522 | 9,895 |
SC Female Population | 25,132 | 15,028 | 10,104 |
Total ST Population | 957 | 182 | 775 |
ST Male Population | 478 | 92 | 386 |
ST Female Population | 479 | 90 | 389 |
Population Density | 647 / km² | 405 / km² | 1,287 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Tiruchendur Taluka is approximately 49,549 people, including 24,417 males and 25,132 females. Around 29,550 people live in rural parts. Nearly 19,999 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Tiruchendur Taluka is about 957 people, including 478 males and 479 females. Around 182 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 775 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 647 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 405 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,287 people per sq. km.