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 information the sub-district code of Alangulam Block (CD) is 05875. Total area of alangulam taluka is 307 km² including 255.98 km² rural area and 51.20 km² urban area. Alangulam taluka has a population of 1,76,138 peoples, out of which urban population is 51,007 while rural population is 1,25,131. Alangulam has a sex ratio of approximately 1023 females for every 1,000 males. Alangulam taluka has a population density of 573 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 47,594 houses in the sub-district, including 13,991 urban houses and 33,603 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 70.28% population of alangulam taluka is literate, out of which 77.33% males and 63.40% females are literate.

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.

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'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 Alangulam 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.