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 NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Alagiamanavalapuram Alagiyamanvalapuram Nazreth
2Ammanpuram Ammanpuram Kaanam
3Angamangalam Alagappapuram Thenthiuruperi
4Athinathapuram Athinathapuram Alwarthirunagar
5Athiyakuruchi Athiyakurichi Udangudi
6Chettiyapathu Chettiyapathu Udankudi
7Kadayanodai Kadayanodai Alwarthirunagari
8Katchanavilai Katchanavilai Nazreth
9Kayamozhi Kayamozhi Tiruchendur
10Kulasekaranpattinam Kulasekaranpattinam Udangudi
11Kurippankulam Kurippankulam Nazreth
12Kuthiraimoli R F N/A Sattankulam
13Kuthiraimozhi Kuthiraimozhi Udankudi
14Lakshmipuram Lakshimipuram Udankudi
15Malavarayanatham Malavarayanatham Alwarthirunagari
16Manaduthandupathu Manadu Thandupathu Udankudi
17Manapad Manapadu Tiruchendur
18Mathavankuruchi Mathavankurichi Udangudi
19Maveedupannai Kurangani Thenthiruperai
20Megnanapuram Meingnanapuram Udankudi
21Mela Authoor Melathoor Authoor
22Mela Thiruchendur Mela Thiruchendur Udangudi
23Moolakkarai Moolakarai Kaanam
24Mukkuperi Mookuperi Nazreth
25Nallur Nallur Arumuganeri
26Nalumavadi Nalumavadi Arumuganeri
27Nangaimozhi Nangaimozhi Udankudi
28Pallipathu Pallipathu Tiruchendur
29Paramankurichi Paramankurichi Nazreth
30Punnakayal Punnakayal Kayalpattinam
31Puraiyoor Puraiyoor Thenthiruperai
32Semmarikulam Semmarikulam Udankudi
33Senthamangalam Sernthamangalam Authoor
34Sethukkuvaithan Sethukkuvaithan Athur
35Suganthalai Suganthalai Arumuganeri
36Themankulam Themankulam Alwarthirunagari
37Thenthiruperai Karungadal Eral
38Thirukalore Cambellabad Thenthiruperai
39Thirunaveerudayarpuram Alagiyamanvalapuram Alwarthirunagari
40Udangudi Sirunadarkudieruppu Udangudi
41Udayarkulam Udaiyarkulam Nazreth
42Vahaivilai Lakshimipuram Udankudi
43Veeramanickam Mela Pudukkudi Tiruchendur
44Veerapandianpattinam Verapandianpatnam R Tiruchendur
45Vellamadam Vellamadam Nazreth
46Venkatramanujapuram 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
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
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.