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 NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Anaindaperumalnadanur A P Nadanoor Ambasamudram
2Andipatti Andipatti Keelapavoor
3Anjankattalai Ainthnkattalai Alangulam
4Ayyanarkulam Ayyanarkulam Alangulam
5Kadanganeri Kadanganeri Alangulam
6Kaduvetti Kaduvetti Alangulam
7Kaluneerkulam Kaluneerkulam Alangulam
8Kasikkavvaithan N/A Alangulam (10 km)
9Kavalakurichi Kavalakuruchi Alangulam
10Kavalakutti Parambai R F N/A Tirunelveli
11Kidarakulam Kidarakulam Alangulam
12Kottamalai R F N/A Alangulam
13Kuthapanjan Kuthapanchan Alangulam
14Madathoor Madathur Alwarkurichi
15Marandai Maranthai Alangulam
16Maruthamputhur Maruthamputhur Mukkudal
17Mayamankurichi Kurippankulam Alangulam
18Mayamankurichi R F Mayamankuruchi Alangulam
19Nallur Nallur Alangulam
20Naranapuram Naranapuram Alangulam
21Nettur Nettur Alangulam
22Odaimarichan Oodaimarichan Mukkudal
23Pethanadarpatti Nagalkulam Alangulam
24Poolankulam Poolankulam Pavoor Satthiram
25Pudupatti Pudupatti Alangulam
26Rawthaperi Thoppakudi Alangulam
27Sivalarkulam Nallur Alangulam
28Subbaihapuram Subbihapuram Alangulam
29Thuppakkudi Thoppakudi Ambasamudram
30Thuthikulam Thuthikulam Alangulam
31Udayampuli Oodaimarichan Alangulam
32Vengadampatti 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.