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 information the sub-district code of Radhapuram Block (CD) is 05880. Total area of radhapuram taluka is 876 km² including 752.20 km² rural area and 124.12 km² urban area. Radhapuram taluka has a population of 3,04,652 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,09,026 while rural population is 1,95,626. Radhapuram has a sex ratio of approximately 1027 females for every 1,000 males. Radhapuram taluka has a population density of 348 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 78,475 houses in the sub-district, including 27,958 urban houses and 50,517 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 78.71% population of radhapuram taluka is literate, out of which 81.66% males and 75.83% females are literate.
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 Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | A Tirumalapuram | A Thirumalapuram | Panagudi |
2 | Achampadu | Achampadu | Vadakkuvalliyur |
3 | Adangarkulam | Adangarkulam | Panagudi |
4 | Alaganeri | Adangarkulam | Vadakkuvalliyur |
5 | Anaikulam | Anaikulam | Vadakkuvalliyur |
6 | Appuvilai | Appuvilai | Tisayanvilai |
7 | Chettikulam | Chettikulam | Anjugrammam |
8 | Dhanakkarkulam | Danakkarkulam | Panagudi |
9 | Erukkandurai | Erukkandurai | Vadakkuvalliyur |
10 | Kannanallur | Kannanallur | Vadakkuvalliyur |
11 | Karaichuthupudur | Karaisuthu Ovari | Tisayanvilai |
12 | Karaichuthuvari | Karaisuthu Ovari | Vadakkuvalliyur |
13 | Kasthurirangapuram | Kasthurirengapuram | Vadakkuvalliyur |
14 | Koondankulam | Koodankulam | Vadakkuvalliyur |
15 | Kottaikarungulam | Kottaikarunkulam | Tisayanvilai |
16 | Kovankulam | Kovankulam | Vadakkuvalliyur |
17 | Kumarapuram | Kumarapuram | Tisayanvilai |
18 | Kumbikulam | Kumbikulam | Vadakkuvalliyur |
19 | Kuthankuzhi | Thiruvambalapuram | Radhapuram |
20 | Kuttam | Kuttam | Tisayanvilai |
21 | Levinjipuram | Levanchipuram | Kuzhi Thurai |
22 | Muthumuthamozhi | Anaikudi | Tisayanvilai |
23 | Overi | Karaisuthu Navaladi | Radhapuram |
24 | Palavoor | Avaraikulam | Panagudi |
25 | Parameswarapuram | Parameswarapuram | Panagudi |
26 | Perungudi | Kavalkinaru | Panakgudi |
27 | Radhapuram | Radhapuram | Valliyur |
28 | Sadayaneri | S Venkat Rayapuram | Panagudi (14 km) |
29 | Samugarengapuram | Samugarengapuram | Vadakkualliyur |
30 | Soundarapandiapuram | Soundarapandiyapuram | Vadakkuvalliyur |
31 | T Karungulam | T Karunkulam | Nagarcoil |
32 | Terkukallikulam | T Kallikulam | Radhapuram |
33 | Therku Valliyoor | T Valliyoor | Panagudi |
34 | Tiruvambalapuram | Thiruvambalapuram | Tisayanvilai |
35 | Tisayanvilai | Edayankudi | Tisayanvilai |
36 | Udayathoor | Chidambarapuram | Vadakkuvalliyur |
37 | Urumankulam | Anaikarai | Tisayanvilai |
38 | Vaddakkankulam | Kavalkinaru | Radhapuram |
39 | Veppilangulam | Veppilankulam | Vadakkuvalliyur |
40 | Vijayapathi | 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'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 | 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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Radhapuram 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.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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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 |