Tiruchirappalli
Tiruchirappalli 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 Tiruchirappalli Block (CD) is 05779. Total area of tiruchirappalli taluka is 71 km² including 7.74 km² rural area and 63.32 km² urban area. Tiruchirappalli taluka has a population of 8,50,073 peoples, out of which urban population is 8,47,387 while rural population is 2,686. Tiruchirappalli has a sex ratio of approximately 1025 females for every 1,000 males. Tiruchirappalli taluka has a population density of 11963 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 2,15,194 houses in the sub-district, including 2,14,529 urban houses and 665 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 82.78% population of tiruchirappalli taluka is literate, out of which 85.64% males and 80.00% females are literate.
List of Villages in Tiruchirappalli Taluka
Tiruchirappalli Taluka has a total of 1 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 Tiruchirappalli Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alathur | Alathur | Thiruverambur |
Population of Tiruchirappalli Taluka
The population profile of Tiruchirappalli 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 Tiruchirappalli's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,50,073 | 2,686 | 8,47,387 |
| Male Population | 4,19,751 | 1,351 | 4,18,400 |
| Female Population | 4,30,322 | 1,335 | 4,28,987 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 79,987 | 264 | 79,723 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 40,813 | 132 | 40,681 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 39,174 | 132 | 39,042 |
| Literate Population | 7,03,702 | 2,243 | 7,01,459 |
| Literate Male Population | 3,59,462 | 1,186 | 3,58,276 |
| Literate Female Population | 3,44,240 | 1,057 | 3,43,183 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,46,371 | 443 | 1,45,928 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 60,289 | 165 | 60,124 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 86,082 | 278 | 85,804 |
| Total Households | 2,15,194 | 665 | 2,14,529 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Tiruchirappalli 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.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 89,478 | 645 | 88,833 |
| SC Male Population | 44,507 | 324 | 44,183 |
| SC Female Population | 44,971 | 321 | 44,650 |
| Total ST Population | 2,378 | 25 | 2,353 |
| ST Male Population | 1,172 | 12 | 1,160 |
| ST Female Population | 1,206 | 13 | 1,193 |
| Population Density | 11,963 / km² | 347 / km² | 13,383 / km² |