Radhapuram

Radhapuram 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 Radhapuram Block (CD) is 05880. The total area of Radhapuram Taluka is 876 km², which includes 752.20 km² of rural area and 124.12 km² of urban area. Radhapuram has a sex ratio of approximately 1027 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Radhapuram Taluka

Radhapuram Taluka has a total of 40 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 Radhapuram Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1A Tirumalapuram A Thirumalapuram Panagudi
2Achampadu Achampadu Vadakkuvalliyur
3Adangarkulam Adangarkulam Panagudi
4Alaganeri Adangarkulam Vadakkuvalliyur
5Anaikulam Anaikulam Vadakkuvalliyur
6Appuvilai Appuvilai Tisayanvilai
7Chettikulam Chettikulam Anjugrammam
8Dhanakkarkulam Danakkarkulam Panagudi
9Erukkandurai Erukkandurai Vadakkuvalliyur
10Kannanallur Kannanallur Vadakkuvalliyur
11Karaichuthupudur Karaisuthu Ovari Tisayanvilai
12Karaichuthuvari Karaisuthu Ovari Vadakkuvalliyur
13Kasthurirangapuram Kasthurirengapuram Vadakkuvalliyur
14Koondankulam Koodankulam Vadakkuvalliyur
15Kottaikarungulam Kottaikarunkulam Tisayanvilai
16Kovankulam Kovankulam Vadakkuvalliyur
17Kumarapuram Kumarapuram Tisayanvilai
18Kumbikulam Kumbikulam Vadakkuvalliyur
19Kuthankuzhi Thiruvambalapuram Radhapuram
20Kuttam Kuttam Tisayanvilai
21Levinjipuram Levanchipuram Kuzhi Thurai
22Muthumuthamozhi Anaikudi Tisayanvilai
23Overi Karaisuthu Navaladi Radhapuram
24Palavoor Avaraikulam Panagudi
25Parameswarapuram Parameswarapuram Panagudi
26Perungudi Kavalkinaru Panakgudi
27Radhapuram Radhapuram Valliyur
28Sadayaneri S Venkat Rayapuram Panagudi (14 km)
29Samugarengapuram Samugarengapuram Vadakkualliyur
30Soundarapandiapuram Soundarapandiyapuram Vadakkuvalliyur
31T Karungulam T Karunkulam Nagarcoil
32Terkukallikulam T Kallikulam Radhapuram
33Therku Valliyoor T Valliyoor Panagudi
34Tiruvambalapuram Thiruvambalapuram Tisayanvilai
35Tisayanvilai Edayankudi Tisayanvilai
36Udayathoor Chidambarapuram Vadakkuvalliyur
37Urumankulam Anaikarai Tisayanvilai
38Vaddakkankulam Kavalkinaru Radhapuram
39Veppilangulam Veppilankulam Vadakkuvalliyur
40Vijayapathi Vijayapathi Vadakkuvalliyur

Population of Radhapuram Taluka

The population profile of Radhapuram 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 Radhapuram 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 3,04,652 1,95,626 1,09,026
Male Population 1,50,284 96,382 53,902
Female Population 1,54,368 99,244 55,124
Child Population (Age 0–6) 34,093 22,218 11,875
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 17,444 11,319 6,125
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 16,649 10,899 5,750
Literate Population 2,39,784 1,51,939 87,845
Literate Male Population 1,22,727 78,065 44,662
Literate Female Population 1,17,057 73,874 43,183
Illiterate Population 64,868 43,687 21,181
Illiterate Male Population 27,557 18,317 9,240
Illiterate Female Population 37,311 25,370 11,941
Total Households 78,475 50,517 27,958

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population of Radhapuram Taluka is around 3,04,652 people. This includes 1,50,284 males and 1,54,368 females. Rural population is about 1,95,626 (96,382 males and 99,244 females), while urban population is nearly 1,09,026 (53,902 males and 55,124 females).
  • Children aged 0–6 years make up about 34,093 of the population, with 17,444 boys and 16,649 girls. Rural areas have 22,218 children, and urban areas have about 11,875 children in this age group.
  • There are approximately 2,39,784 literate people in Radhapuram Taluka, including 1,22,727 literate males and 1,17,057 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 1,51,939 individuals and urban literacy covers around 87,845 people.
  • About 64,868 people in Radhapuram Taluka are not literate, including 27,557 males and 37,311 females. Rural areas include 43,687 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 21,181 individuals.
  • The tehsil has around 78,475 households, with 50,517 in villages and 27,958 in towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Radhapuram 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 42,326 30,579 11,747
SC Male Population 20,703 14,968 5,735
SC Female Population 21,623 15,611 6,012
Total ST Population 2,329 1,476 853
ST Male Population 1,175 741 434
ST Female Population 1,154 735 419
Population Density 348 / km² 260 / km² 878 / km²

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Radhapuram Taluka is approximately 42,326 people, including 20,703 males and 21,623 females. Around 30,579 people live in rural parts. Nearly 11,747 people reside in urban areas.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Radhapuram Taluka is about 2,329 people, including 1,175 males and 1,154 females. Around 1,476 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 853 live in towns or urban regions.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 348 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 260 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 878 people per sq. km.