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, the sub-district code of Shenkottai Block (CD) is 05874. The total area of Shenkottai Taluka is 204 km², which includes 118.56 km² of rural area and 85.16 km² of urban area. Shenkottai has a sex ratio of approximately 994 females per 1,000 males.
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.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elathur | Elathur | Panpoli |
| 2 | Kanakkupillaivalasai | Kannakkapillaivalasai | Panpoli |
| 3 | Karkudi | Karkudi | Shenkottai |
| 4 | Kunnakudi | N/A | Shenkottai |
| 5 | Nagalkadu | N/A | Shenkottai |
| 6 | Neduvayal | Neduvayal | Tenkasi |
| 7 | Periapillaivalasai | Periyapillaivalasai | Shenkottai |
| 8 | Piranoor | Piranoor | Shenkottai |
| 9 | Puliyarai | Puliyarai | Shenkottai |
| 10 | Puliyarai R F | N/A | Panpoli |
| 11 | Sumaitheerthapuram | Sumaithernthapuram | Shenkottai |
| 12 | Tenpottai | Thenpothai | Shenkottai |
| 13 | V M Pidagai R F | N/A | Shenkottai |
| 14 | Vallam | Kasimajorpuram | Shenkottai |
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 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 | 1,41,416 | 51,557 | 89,859 |
| Male Population | 70,899 | 25,878 | 45,021 |
| Female Population | 70,517 | 25,679 | 44,838 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,657 | 5,180 | 9,477 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,560 | 2,703 | 4,857 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,097 | 2,477 | 4,620 |
| Literate Population | 1,00,815 | 36,717 | 64,098 |
| Literate Male Population | 55,540 | 20,296 | 35,244 |
| Literate Female Population | 45,275 | 16,421 | 28,854 |
| Illiterate Population | 40,601 | 14,840 | 25,761 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 15,359 | 5,582 | 9,777 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 25,242 | 9,258 | 15,984 |
| Total Households | 37,855 | 14,283 | 23,572 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Shenkottai Taluka is around 1,41,416 people. This includes 70,899 males and 70,517 females. Rural population is about 51,557 (25,878 males and 25,679 females), while urban population is nearly 89,859 (45,021 males and 44,838 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 14,657 of the population, with 7,560 boys and 7,097 girls. Rural areas have 5,180 children, and urban areas have about 9,477 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,00,815 literate people in Shenkottai Taluka, including 55,540 literate males and 45,275 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 36,717 individuals and urban literacy covers around 64,098 people.
- About 40,601 people in Shenkottai Taluka are not literate, including 15,359 males and 25,242 females. Rural areas include 14,840 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 25,761 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 37,855 households, with 14,283 in villages and 23,572 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Shenkottai 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 | 31,010 | 17,096 | 13,914 |
| SC Male Population | 15,529 | 8,549 | 6,980 |
| SC Female Population | 15,481 | 8,547 | 6,934 |
| Total ST Population | 607 | 191 | 416 |
| ST Male Population | 306 | 100 | 206 |
| ST Female Population | 301 | 91 | 210 |
| Population Density | 694 / km² | 435 / km² | 1,055 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Shenkottai Taluka is approximately 31,010 people, including 15,529 males and 15,481 females. Around 17,096 people live in rural parts. Nearly 13,914 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Shenkottai Taluka is about 607 people, including 306 males and 301 females. Around 191 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 416 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 694 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 435 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,055 people per sq. km.