Alangulam
Alangulam is a Town and Taluka in Tirunelveli 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 Alangulam Block (CD) is 05875. The total area of Alangulam Taluka is 307 km², which includes 255.98 km² of rural area and 51.20 km² of urban area. Alangulam has a sex ratio of approximately 1023 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Alangulam Taluka
Alangulam Taluka has a total of 32 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 Alangulam Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anaindaperumalnadanur | A P Nadanoor | Ambasamudram |
| 2 | Andipatti | Andipatti | Keelapavoor |
| 3 | Anjankattalai | Ainthnkattalai | Alangulam |
| 4 | Ayyanarkulam | Ayyanarkulam | Alangulam |
| 5 | Kadanganeri | Kadanganeri | Alangulam |
| 6 | Kaduvetti | Kaduvetti | Alangulam |
| 7 | Kaluneerkulam | Kaluneerkulam | Alangulam |
| 8 | Kasikkavvaithan | N/A | Alangulam (10 km) |
| 9 | Kavalakurichi | Kavalakuruchi | Alangulam |
| 10 | Kavalakutti Parambai R F | N/A | Tirunelveli |
| 11 | Kidarakulam | Kidarakulam | Alangulam |
| 12 | Kottamalai R F | N/A | Alangulam |
| 13 | Kuthapanjan | Kuthapanchan | Alangulam |
| 14 | Madathoor | Madathur | Alwarkurichi |
| 15 | Marandai | Maranthai | Alangulam |
| 16 | Maruthamputhur | Maruthamputhur | Mukkudal |
| 17 | Mayamankurichi | Kurippankulam | Alangulam |
| 18 | Mayamankurichi R F | Mayamankuruchi | Alangulam |
| 19 | Nallur | Nallur | Alangulam |
| 20 | Naranapuram | Naranapuram | Alangulam |
| 21 | Nettur | Nettur | Alangulam |
| 22 | Odaimarichan | Oodaimarichan | Mukkudal |
| 23 | Pethanadarpatti | Nagalkulam | Alangulam |
| 24 | Poolankulam | Poolankulam | Pavoor Satthiram |
| 25 | Pudupatti | Pudupatti | Alangulam |
| 26 | Rawthaperi | Thoppakudi | Alangulam |
| 27 | Sivalarkulam | Nallur | Alangulam |
| 28 | Subbaihapuram | Subbihapuram | Alangulam |
| 29 | Thuppakkudi | Thoppakudi | Ambasamudram |
| 30 | Thuthikulam | Thuthikulam | Alangulam |
| 31 | Udayampuli | Oodaimarichan | Alangulam |
| 32 | Vengadampatti | Vengadampatti | Alwarkurichi |
Population of Alangulam Taluka
The population profile of Alangulam 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 Alangulam 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 | 1,76,138 | 1,25,131 | 51,007 |
| Male Population | 87,050 | 61,753 | 25,297 |
| Female Population | 89,088 | 63,378 | 25,710 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 19,602 | 14,189 | 5,413 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,887 | 7,122 | 2,765 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,715 | 7,067 | 2,648 |
| Literate Population | 1,23,794 | 86,346 | 37,448 |
| Literate Male Population | 67,314 | 47,021 | 20,293 |
| Literate Female Population | 56,480 | 39,325 | 17,155 |
| Illiterate Population | 52,344 | 38,785 | 13,559 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 19,736 | 14,732 | 5,004 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 32,608 | 24,053 | 8,555 |
| Total Households | 47,594 | 33,603 | 13,991 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Alangulam Taluka is around 1,76,138 people. This includes 87,050 males and 89,088 females. Rural population is about 1,25,131 (61,753 males and 63,378 females), while urban population is nearly 51,007 (25,297 males and 25,710 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 19,602 of the population, with 9,887 boys and 9,715 girls. Rural areas have 14,189 children, and urban areas have about 5,413 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,23,794 literate people in Alangulam Taluka, including 67,314 literate males and 56,480 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 86,346 individuals and urban literacy covers around 37,448 people.
- About 52,344 people in Alangulam Taluka are not literate, including 19,736 males and 32,608 females. Rural areas include 38,785 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 13,559 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 47,594 households, with 33,603 in villages and 13,991 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Alangulam 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 | 19,140 | 15,573 | 3,567 |
| SC Male Population | 9,358 | 7,616 | 1,742 |
| SC Female Population | 9,782 | 7,957 | 1,825 |
| Total ST Population | 246 | 75 | 171 |
| ST Male Population | 121 | 41 | 80 |
| ST Female Population | 125 | 34 | 91 |
| Population Density | 573 / km² | 489 / km² | 996 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Alangulam Taluka is approximately 19,140 people, including 9,358 males and 9,782 females. Around 15,573 people live in rural parts. Nearly 3,567 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Alangulam Taluka is about 246 people, including 121 males and 125 females. Around 75 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 171 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 573 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 489 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 996 people per sq. km.