Manachanallur Taluka - Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Manachanallur is an administrative taluka in the Tiruchirappalli district of Tamil Nadu, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Manachanallur is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Pichchandarkovl, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 18.2 km.
The total area of the taluka is 375 km², including 361.57 km² rural area and 13.11 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1005 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Manachanallur Taluka
Manachanallur Taluka has a total of 46 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Taluka, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alagiyamanavalam | Rural | Alagiyamanavalam |
| 2 | Avaravelli | Rural | Thiruppattur |
| 3 | Ayikudi | Rural | Ayikudi |
| 4 | Ayyampalayam | Rural | Ayyampalayam |
| 5 | Edumalai | Rural | Edumalai |
| 6 | Irungalur | Rural | Irungalur |
| 7 | Kalpalayam | Rural | Inamkalpalayam |
| 8 | Kariyamanickam | Rural | 94.Kariyamanickam |
| 9 | Kariyamanickam (East) | Rural | No. 2kariyamanickam |
| 10 | Kariyamanickam (West) | Rural | No. 2kariyamanickam |
| 11 | Killiyanallur (North) | Rural | Kiliyanallur |
| 12 | Killiyanallur (South) | Rural | Kiliyanallur |
| 13 | Konalai | Rural | Konalai |
| 14 | Koothur | Rural | Koothur |
| 15 | Kovathakudi | Rural | Kovathakudi |
| 16 | Madavarperumalkovil | Rural | Madavaperumal Koil |
| 17 | Manachanallur | Urban | Not applicable |
| 18 | Melasridevimangalam | Urban | Not applicable |
| 19 | Melpathu | Rural | Melpathu |
| 20 | Omandhur | Rural | Omandur |
| 21 | Palaiyur | Rural | Palayur |
| 22 | Perakambi | Rural | Perakambi |
| 23 | Pichandarkovil (Ct) | Rural | Pitchandarkovil |
| 24 | Poonampalayam | Rural | Poonampalayam |
| 25 | Rajampalayam | Rural | Ayyampalayam |
| 26 | S Kannanur East | Urban | Not applicable |
| 27 | S Kannanur West | Urban | Not applicable |
| 28 | Samayapuram | Rural | Inam Samayapuram |
| 29 | Seedevimangalam (North) | Rural | Sridevimangalam |
| 30 | Seedevimangalam (South) | Rural | Sridevimangalam |
| 31 | Shanamangalam | Rural | Sanamangalam |
| 32 | Siruganur | Rural | Siruganur |
| 33 | Sirugudi | Rural | Sirugudi |
| 34 | Siruppathur | Rural | Sirupathoor |
| 35 | Solanganallur | Rural | No. 2kariyamanickam |
| 36 | Thathamangalam | Rural | Thathamangalam |
| 37 | Theerampalayam | Rural | Theerampalayam |
| 38 | Thiruppangali (North) | Rural | Thiruppanjeeli |
| 39 | Thiruppangali (South) | Rural | Thiruppanjeeli |
| 40 | Thiruppattur | Rural | Thiruppattur |
| 41 | Thiruvallarai | Rural | Thiruvellarai |
| 42 | Thiruvasi | Rural | Thiruvasi |
| 43 | Ulunthangudi | Urban | Not applicable |
| 44 | Valaiyur | Rural | Valaiyur |
| 45 | Vazhaiyur | Rural | Vazhaiyur |
| 46 | Vengangudi | Rural | Vengangudi |
Population of Manachanallur Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Manachanallur Taluka has a total population of 1,92,869 people, consisting of 96,154 males and 96,715 females. There are 49,878 households in the taluka with an average population density of 515 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,92,869 | 1,36,608 | 56,261 |
| Male Population | 96,154 | 68,395 | 27,759 |
| Female Population | 96,715 | 68,213 | 28,502 |
| Total Households | 49,878 | 35,234 | 14,644 |
| Population Density | 515 / km² | 378 / km² | 4,291 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 1,42,366 literate people and 19,366 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 36,477 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 224 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 19,366 | 14,006 | 5,360 |
| Literate Population | 1,42,366 | 97,597 | 44,769 |
| Illiterate Population | 50,503 | 39,011 | 11,492 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 36,477 | 25,956 | 10,521 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 224 | 96 | 128 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.