Shenkottai

Shenkottai 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 Shenkottai Block (CD) is 05874. Total area of shenkottai taluka is 204 km² including 118.56 km² rural area and 85.16 km² urban area. Shenkottai taluka has a population of 1,41,416 peoples, out of which urban population is 89,859 while rural population is 51,557. Shenkottai has a sex ratio of approximately 994 females for every 1,000 males. Shenkottai taluka has a population density of 694 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 37,855 houses in the sub-district, including 23,572 urban houses and 14,283 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 71.29% population of shenkottai taluka is literate, out of which 78.34% males and 64.20% females are literate.

List of Villages in Shenkottai Taluka

Shenkottai Taluka has a total of 14 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 Shenkottai Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Shenkottai Taluka

The population profile of Shenkottai 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 Shenkottai's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Shenkottai 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.