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 information the sub-district code of Tiruchendur Block (CD) is 05868. Total area of tiruchendur taluka is 480 km² including 348.31 km² rural area and 131.98 km² urban area. Tiruchendur taluka has a population of 3,10,945 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,69,857 while rural population is 1,41,088. Tiruchendur has a sex ratio of approximately 1044 females for every 1,000 males. Tiruchendur taluka has a population density of 647 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 78,321 houses in the sub-district, including 42,319 urban houses and 36,002 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 81.10% population of tiruchendur taluka is literate, out of which 83.23% males and 79.06% females are literate.

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.

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'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 Tiruchendur 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.