Ambasamudram

Ambasamudram 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 Ambasamudram Block (CD) is 05878. Total area of ambasamudram taluka is 1,181 km² including 916.18 km² rural area and 265.10 km² urban area. Ambasamudram taluka has a population of 4,28,031 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,45,245 while rural population is 1,82,786. Ambasamudram has a sex ratio of approximately 1033 females for every 1,000 males. Ambasamudram taluka has a population density of 362 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,16,698 houses in the sub-district, including 67,559 urban houses and 49,139 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 76.57% population of ambasamudram taluka is literate, out of which 81.76% males and 71.55% females are literate.

List of Villages in Ambasamudram Taluka

Ambasamudram Taluka has a total of 66 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 Ambasamudram Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Ambasamudram Taluka

The population profile of Ambasamudram 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 Ambasamudram'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 Ambasamudram 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.