Vilathikulam

Vilathikulam 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 Vilathikulam Block (CD) is 05864. Total area of vilathikulam taluka is 865 km² including 841.73 km² rural area and 23.52 km² urban area. Vilathikulam taluka has a population of 1,39,581 peoples, out of which urban population is 24,168 while rural population is 1,15,413. Vilathikulam has a sex ratio of approximately 1006 females for every 1,000 males. Vilathikulam taluka has a population density of 161 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 38,335 houses in the sub-district, including 6,411 urban houses and 31,924 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 71.56% population of vilathikulam taluka is literate, out of which 78.58% males and 64.58% females are literate.

List of Villages in Vilathikulam Taluka

Vilathikulam Taluka has a total of 83 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 Vilathikulam Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Vilathikulam Taluka

The population profile of Vilathikulam 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 Vilathikulam'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 Vilathikulam 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.