Thottiyam
Thottiyam is a Town and Taluka in Tiruchirappalli 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 Thottiyam Block (CD) is 05773. The total area of Thottiyam Taluka is 277 km², which includes 238.82 km² of rural area and 38.35 km² of urban area. Thottiyam has a sex ratio of approximately 1008 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Thottiyam Taluka
Thottiyam Taluka has a total of 27 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 Thottiyam Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alagarai | Alagarai | Thottiyam |
| 2 | Appanallur | Appananallur | Thottiyam |
| 3 | Arangoor | Arangoor | Thottiyam |
| 4 | Arasalur | Arasalur | Thottiyam |
| 5 | Chinnapallipalayam | Chinnapallipalayam | Kattuputhur |
| 6 | Elurpatti | Elurpatti | Thottiyam |
| 7 | Kaduvetti | Kaduvetti | Kattuputhur |
| 8 | Kamalapuram | Kamalapuram | Thottiyam |
| 9 | Kattuputtur | Seethapatti | Kattuputhur |
| 10 | Kidaram | Kidaram | Kattuputhur |
| 11 | Kolakudi | Kolakkudi | Thottiyam |
| 12 | M Kalathur | M Kalathur | Kattuputhur |
| 13 | M Puthur | M Puthur | Thottiyam |
| 14 | Manamedu | Manamedu | Thottiyam |
| 15 | Mullipadi | Mullipadi | Thottiyam |
| 16 | Murungai | Murungai | Kattuputhur |
| 17 | Nagayanallur | Nagaiyanallur | Kattuputhur |
| 18 | Natham | M Puthur | Thottiyam |
| 19 | Periapallipalayam | Periyapallipalayam | Kattuputhur |
| 20 | Pidaramangalam | Pidaramangalam | Kattuputhur |
| 21 | Seelaipillayarputhur | Seelaipillaiyarputhur | Kattuputhur |
| 22 | Srinivasanallur | Srinivasanallur | Thottiyam |
| 23 | Sriramasamudram | Sriramasamudram | Kattuputhur |
| 24 | Thirunarayanapuram | Arasalur | Thottiyam |
| 25 | Tholurpatti | Tholurpatti | Thottiyam |
| 26 | Unniyur | Unniyur | Kattuputhur |
| 27 | Valveluthur | Valvelputhur | Kattuputhur |
Population of Thottiyam Taluka
The population profile of Thottiyam 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 Thottiyam 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 | 1,35,120 | 1,09,278 | 25,842 |
| Male Population | 67,266 | 54,483 | 12,783 |
| Female Population | 67,854 | 54,795 | 13,059 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,675 | 11,282 | 2,393 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,090 | 5,851 | 1,239 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,585 | 5,431 | 1,154 |
| Literate Population | 90,880 | 71,429 | 19,451 |
| Literate Male Population | 50,562 | 40,087 | 10,475 |
| Literate Female Population | 40,318 | 31,342 | 8,976 |
| Illiterate Population | 44,240 | 37,849 | 6,391 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 16,704 | 14,396 | 2,308 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 27,536 | 23,453 | 4,083 |
| Total Households | 36,936 | 29,934 | 7,002 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Thottiyam Taluka is around 1,35,120 people. This includes 67,266 males and 67,854 females. Rural population is about 1,09,278 (54,483 males and 54,795 females), while urban population is nearly 25,842 (12,783 males and 13,059 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 13,675 of the population, with 7,090 boys and 6,585 girls. Rural areas have 11,282 children, and urban areas have about 2,393 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 90,880 literate people in Thottiyam Taluka, including 50,562 literate males and 40,318 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 71,429 individuals and urban literacy covers around 19,451 people.
- About 44,240 people in Thottiyam Taluka are not literate, including 16,704 males and 27,536 females. Rural areas include 37,849 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 6,391 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 36,936 households, with 29,934 in villages and 7,002 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Thottiyam 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 | 30,062 | 22,226 | 7,836 |
| SC Male Population | 14,830 | 10,941 | 3,889 |
| SC Female Population | 15,232 | 11,285 | 3,947 |
| Total ST Population | 13 | 10 | 3 |
| ST Male Population | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| ST Female Population | 6 | 6 | N/A |
| Population Density | 487 / km² | 458 / km² | 674 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Thottiyam Taluka is approximately 30,062 people, including 14,830 males and 15,232 females. Around 22,226 people live in rural parts. Nearly 7,836 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Thottiyam Taluka is about 13 people, including 7 males and 6 females. Around 10 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 3 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 487 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 458 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 674 people per sq. km.