Palayamkottai
Palayamkottai 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 Palayamkottai Block (CD) is 05877. The total area of Palayamkottai Taluka is 300 km². Palayamkottai has a sex ratio of approximately 1015 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Palayamkottai Taluka
Palayamkottai Taluka has a total of 41 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 Palayamkottai Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Araikulam | Ariyakulam | Tirunelveli |
2 | Ariyakulam | Ariyakulam | Tirunelveli |
3 | Avanapperi | Keelapattam | Tirunelveli |
4 | Gangainadarkulam | N/A | Tirunelveli |
5 | Itteri | Itteri | Palayamkottai |
6 | Kansapuram | Kansapuram | Tirunelveli |
7 | Keelanatham | Keelanatham | Tirunelveli |
8 | Keelapattam | Keelapattam | Tirunelveli |
9 | Kilathiruvengadanathapuram | N/A | Tirunelveli |
10 | Kongandanparai | Konganthanparai | Tirunelveli |
11 | Krishnapuram | N/A | Tirunelveli |
12 | Kunnathur | Kunnathur | Tirunelveli |
13 | Kuravankulam | Sengulam | Tirunelveli |
14 | Manappadaividu | Manappadaiveedu | Tirunelveli |
15 | Maruthur | Maruthur | Tirunelveli |
16 | Melapattam | Melapattam | Tirunelveli |
17 | Melaputhaneri | Melaputhaneri | Tirunelveli |
18 | Melathidiyur | Melathidiyoor | Kalakkadu |
19 | Melathiruvengadanathapuram | Thiruvenkadanathapuram | Tirunelveli |
20 | Munnirpallam | Munnerpallam | Tirunelveli |
21 | Muthur | Muthur | Tirunelveli |
22 | Muthur Reddiarpatti | N/A | Tirunelveli (5 km) |
23 | Naduvakurichi | Naduvakuruchi | Tirunelveli |
24 | Nochikulam | Nochikulam | Tirunelveli |
25 | Palayamchettikulam | Palayamchettikulam | Tirunelveli |
26 | Paraikkulam | Melaputhaneri | Tirunelveli |
27 | Parpakulam | Nochikulam | Tirunelveli |
28 | Ponnakkukdi | Ponnagudi | Tirunelveli |
29 | Pudukkulam | Pudukulam | Tirunelveli |
30 | Reddiarpatti | Reddiyarpatti | Palayamkottai |
31 | Sengulam | Sengulam | Tirunelveli |
32 | Sivalaperi | Seevalaperi | Tirunelveli |
33 | Sivandipatti | Sivanthipatti | Alwarkurichi |
34 | Tharuvai | Tharuvai | Tirunelveli |
35 | Thidiyur | Thidiyoor | Tirunelveli |
36 | Thirumalaikolunthupuram | Thirumalaikolundupuram | Tirunelveli |
37 | Thiruthu | N/A | Tirunelveli |
38 | Udayarkulam | Udayarkulam | Tirunelveli |
39 | Uthamapandiyankulam | Ariyakulam | Tirunelveli |
40 | Vagaikulam | Udayarkulam | Tirunelveli |
41 | Velankulam | Melaputhaneri | Tirunelveli |
Population of Palayamkottai Taluka
The population profile of Palayamkottai 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 Palayamkottai 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 | 91,176 | 91,176 | N/A |
Male Population | 45,240 | 45,240 | N/A |
Female Population | 45,936 | 45,936 | N/A |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,918 | 9,918 | N/A |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,030 | 5,030 | N/A |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,888 | 4,888 | N/A |
Literate Population | 67,854 | 67,854 | N/A |
Literate Male Population | 36,048 | 36,048 | N/A |
Literate Female Population | 31,806 | 31,806 | N/A |
Illiterate Population | 23,322 | 23,322 | N/A |
Illiterate Male Population | 9,192 | 9,192 | N/A |
Illiterate Female Population | 14,130 | 14,130 | N/A |
Total Households | 23,324 | 23,324 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 91,176 people. Includes nearly 45,240 males and 45,936 females. Rural population is about 91,176 people.
- There are around 9,918 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 5,030 boys and 4,888 girls.
- Literate population is about 67,854 people. Non-literate population is around 23,322 people.
- There are nearly 23,324 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Palayamkottai 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 | 21,775 | 21,775 | N/A |
SC Male Population | 10,808 | 10,808 | N/A |
SC Female Population | 10,967 | 10,967 | N/A |
Total ST Population | 373 | 373 | N/A |
ST Male Population | 188 | 188 | N/A |
ST Female Population | 185 | 185 | N/A |
Population Density | 304 / km² | 304 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Palayamkottai Taluka is approximately 21,775 people, including 10,808 males and 10,967 females. Around 21,775 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Palayamkottai Taluka is about 373 people, including 188 males and 185 females. Around 373 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 304 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 304 people per sq. km.