Radhapuram Taluka - Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
Radhapuram is an administrative taluka in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Radhapuram is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at North Panakudi, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 45.1 km.
The total area of the taluka is 876 km², including 752.20 km² rural area and 124.12 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1027 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Radhapuram Taluka
Radhapuram Taluka has a total of 39 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Taluka, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A.Tirumalapuram | Rural | A.Thirumalapuram |
| 2 | Achampadu | Rural | Achampadu |
| 3 | Adangarkulam | Rural | Adangarkulam |
| 4 | Alaganeri | Rural | Adangarkulam |
| 5 | Anaikulam | Rural | Anaikulam |
| 6 | Chettikulam | Rural | Chettikulam |
| 7 | Dhanakkarkulam | Rural | Danakkarkulam |
| 8 | Irukkandurai Part 1 | Rural | Erukkandurai |
| 9 | Irukkanthurari Part 2 | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 10 | Karungulam | Rural | T.Karunkulam |
| 11 | Kudankulam | Rural | Koodankulam |
| 12 | Kumbikulam | Rural | Kumbikulam |
| 13 | Kuthankuzhi (Ct) | Rural | Koothankuzhi |
| 14 | Levinjipuram | Rural | Levanchipuram |
| 15 | Panagudi Part 1 | Urban | Not applicable |
| 16 | Panagudi Part 2 | Urban | Not applicable |
| 17 | Parameswarapuram | Rural | Parameswarapuram |
| 18 | Parivirisooriyan | Urban | Not applicable |
| 19 | Pazhavoor Part 1 | Rural | Palavoor |
| 20 | Pazhavoor Part 2 | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 21 | Perungudi Part 1 | Rural | Kavalkinaru |
| 22 | Perungudi Part 2 | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 23 | Radhapuram | Rural | Radhapuram |
| 24 | Sadayaneri | Rural | Adangarkulam |
| 25 | Samugarengapuram | Rural | Samugarengapuram |
| 26 | Soundarapandiapuram | Rural | Soundarapandiyapuram |
| 27 | Terkukallikulam (Ct) | Rural | T.Kallikulam |
| 28 | Thandaiyarkulam | Urban | Not applicable |
| 29 | Therkku Kallikulam | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 30 | Therkku Vallioor Part 2 | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 31 | Therku Vallioor Part 1 | Rural | T.Valliyoor |
| 32 | Tiruvambalapuram | Rural | Thiruvambalapuram |
| 33 | Udayathoor | Rural | Udayathur |
| 34 | Vadakku Vallioor Part 1 | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 35 | Vadakku Vallioor Part 2 | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 36 | Vaddakkankulam (Ct) | Rural | Vadakkankulam |
| 37 | Veppilangulam Part 1 | Rural | Veppilankulam |
| 38 | Veppilangulam Part 2 | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 39 | Vijayapathi | Rural | Vijayapathi |
Population of Radhapuram Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Radhapuram Taluka has a total population of 3,04,652 people, consisting of 1,50,284 males and 1,54,368 females. There are 78,475 households in the taluka with an average population density of 348 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 78,475 | 50,517 | 27,958 |
| Population Density | 348 / km² | 260 / km² | 878 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 2,39,784 literate people and 34,093 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 42,326 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 2,329 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 34,093 | 22,218 | 11,875 |
| Literate Population | 2,39,784 | 1,51,939 | 87,845 |
| Illiterate Population | 64,868 | 43,687 | 21,181 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 42,326 | 30,579 | 11,747 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 2,329 | 1,476 | 853 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.