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, the sub-district code of Nanguneri Block (CD) is 05879. The total area of Nanguneri Taluka is 965 km², which includes 871.82 km² of rural area and 93.28 km² of urban area. Nanguneri has a sex ratio of approximately 1034 females per 1,000 males.
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.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Alangulam | Vadakattchimadil | Nanguneri |
2 | Alwaneri | Alwaneri | Moolakkaraipatti |
3 | Ariyakulam | Ariyakulam | Moolakaraipatti |
4 | Chintamani | Sindamani | Nanguneri |
5 | Dalapathi Samudram | Dhalapathisamudram | Nanguneri |
6 | Deivanayagaperi | Ariyakulam | Moolakkaraipatti |
7 | Devanallur | Devanallur | Kalakkadu |
8 | Idaiyankulam | Idayankulam | Kalakkadu |
9 | Ilangulam | Illankulam | Nanguneri |
10 | Ilayankulam | Singaneri | Nanguneri |
11 | Inam Idaiyankulam | Singikulam | Kalakkadu |
12 | Iraippuvari | Eraipuvari | Nanguneri |
13 | Ittamozhi | Alagappapuram | Nanguneri |
14 | Kadamboduvalvu | Kadamboduvalvu | Nanguneri |
15 | Kadangulam Thirumalaipuram | Kadankulamthirumalapuram | Moolakkaraipatti |
16 | Kalakadu | N/A | Valliyur |
17 | Kallikulam | Kallikulam | Nanguneri |
18 | Karankadu | Singaneri | Nanguneri |
19 | Karanthaneri | Karanthaneri | Nanguneri |
20 | Keela Karuvelankulam | Keela Karuvelankulam | Kalakkadu |
21 | Kilakaduvetti | Keela Kaduvetti | Kalakkadu |
22 | Koonthakulam | Koonthankulam | Moolakkaraipatti |
23 | Kovilammalpuram | Koilammalpuram | Kalakkadu |
24 | Madam Alankulam | Puliyurkuruchi | Eruvadi |
25 | Malaiyadippudur | Malaiadipudur | Kalakkadu |
26 | Marukalkurichi | Marukalakuruchi | Nanguneri |
27 | Melkarai | Singikulam | Kalakkadu |
28 | Melmalaiyaneri | Vadakattchimadil | Thirukarungudi |
29 | Munnanjipatti | Munanjipatti | Moolakkaraipatti |
30 | Nambithalaivanpattayam | Thalavaipuram | Eruvadi |
31 | Padmaneri | Padmaneri | Kalakkadu |
32 | Pakalayarkulam | Padaliyarkulam | Kalakkadu |
33 | Pambankulam | N/A | Nanguneri (4 km) |
34 | Pappankulam | Pappankulam | Nanguneri |
35 | Paruthipadi | Paruthipadu | Moolakkaraipatti |
36 | Poolam | Poolam | Moolakaraipatti |
37 | Puliyoorkurichi | Puliyurkuruchi | Eruvadi |
38 | Rajakkalmangalam | Rajakamangalam | Vadakku Valliyur |
39 | Ramakrishnapuram | Ramakrishnapuram | Nanguneri |
40 | Sadayaneri | S Venkat Rayapuram | Moolakkaraipatti |
41 | Sathangulam | A Sathankulam | Moolakkaraipatti |
42 | Seeralaperi | Sivalaperi | Kalakkadu |
43 | Senbagaramanallur | Shenbagaramanallur | Moolakakraipatti |
44 | Sengalakurichi | Chengalakuruchi | Thirukarungudi |
45 | Singaneri | Singaneri | Nanguneri |
46 | Singikulam | Singikulam | Kalakkadu |
47 | Soorangudi | Soorankudi | Nanguneri |
48 | Srivaramangaipuram | Marukalakuruchi | Nanguneri |
49 | Tennirkulam | Singikulam | Kalakkadu |
50 | Therku Nanguneri | T Nanguneri | Eruvadi |
51 | Thottakudi | Thottakudi | Moolakaraipatti |
52 | Uchikulam | Vadakattchimadil | Kalakkadu |
53 | Unnankulam | Unnankulam | Nanguneri |
54 | Vadagarai | Sivalaperi | Kalakkadu |
55 | Vadukatchimathil | Vadakattchimadil | Kalakkadu |
56 | Veppangulam | T Nanguneri | Eruvadi |
57 | Vijayanarayanam | Sanganankulam | Satthankulam |
58 | Vilvarayankulam | Marukalakuruchi | Nanguneri |
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 Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 2,25,602 | 1,49,520 | 76,082 |
Male Population | 1,10,908 | 73,486 | 37,422 |
Female Population | 1,14,694 | 76,034 | 38,660 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 24,103 | 16,097 | 8,006 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,379 | 8,216 | 4,163 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,724 | 7,881 | 3,843 |
Literate Population | 1,72,885 | 1,13,345 | 59,540 |
Literate Male Population | 89,505 | 58,797 | 30,708 |
Literate Female Population | 83,380 | 54,548 | 28,832 |
Illiterate Population | 52,717 | 36,175 | 16,542 |
Illiterate Male Population | 21,403 | 14,689 | 6,714 |
Illiterate Female Population | 31,314 | 21,486 | 9,828 |
Total Households | 58,730 | 39,165 | 19,565 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Nanguneri Taluka is around 2,25,602 people. This includes 1,10,908 males and 1,14,694 females. Rural population is about 1,49,520 (73,486 males and 76,034 females), while urban population is nearly 76,082 (37,422 males and 38,660 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 24,103 of the population, with 12,379 boys and 11,724 girls. Rural areas have 16,097 children, and urban areas have about 8,006 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,72,885 literate people in Nanguneri Taluka, including 89,505 literate males and 83,380 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 1,13,345 individuals and urban literacy covers around 59,540 people.
- About 52,717 people in Nanguneri Taluka are not literate, including 21,403 males and 31,314 females. Rural areas include 36,175 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 16,542 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 58,730 households, with 39,165 in villages and 19,565 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Nanguneri 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 |
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Total SC Population | 39,354 | 25,856 | 13,498 |
SC Male Population | 19,144 | 12,618 | 6,526 |
SC Female Population | 20,210 | 13,238 | 6,972 |
Total ST Population | 663 | 262 | 401 |
ST Male Population | 350 | 138 | 212 |
ST Female Population | 313 | 124 | 189 |
Population Density | 234 / km² | 172 / km² | 816 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Nanguneri Taluka is approximately 39,354 people, including 19,144 males and 20,210 females. Around 25,856 people live in rural parts. Nearly 13,498 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Nanguneri Taluka is about 663 people, including 350 males and 313 females. Around 262 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 401 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 234 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 172 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 816 people per sq. km.