Nanguneri

Nanguneri 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 Nanguneri Block (CD) is 05879. Total area of nanguneri taluka is 965 km² including 871.82 km² rural area and 93.28 km² urban area. Nanguneri taluka has a population of 2,25,602 peoples, out of which urban population is 76,082 while rural population is 1,49,520. Nanguneri has a sex ratio of approximately 1034 females for every 1,000 males. Nanguneri taluka has a population density of 234 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 58,730 houses in the sub-district, including 19,565 urban houses and 39,165 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 76.63% population of nanguneri taluka is literate, out of which 80.70% males and 72.70% females are literate.

List of Villages in Nanguneri Taluka

Nanguneri Taluka has a total of 58 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 Nanguneri Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Nanguneri Taluka

The population profile of Nanguneri 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 Nanguneri'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 Nanguneri 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.