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 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 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 | 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 |
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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 |
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.