Thuraiyur

Thuraiyur 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 information the sub-district code of Thuraiyur Block (CD) is 05775. Total area of thuraiyur taluka is 805 km² including 771.06 km² rural area and 34.06 km² urban area. Thuraiyur taluka has a population of 2,49,327 peoples, out of which urban population is 48,779 while rural population is 2,00,548. Thuraiyur has a sex ratio of approximately 1022 females for every 1,000 males. Thuraiyur taluka has a population density of 310 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 69,677 houses in the sub-district, including 13,310 urban houses and 56,367 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 70.38% population of thuraiyur taluka is literate, out of which 76.98% males and 63.93% females are literate.

List of Villages in Thuraiyur Taluka

Thuraiyur Taluka has a total of 80 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 Thuraiyur Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Thuraiyur Taluka

The population profile of Thuraiyur 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 Thuraiyur'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 Thuraiyur 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.