Sivagiri
Sivagiri 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 Sivagiri Block (CD) is 05870. The total area of Sivagiri Taluka is 534 km², which includes 412.63 km² of rural area and 121.06 km² of urban area. Sivagiri has a sex ratio of approximately 1032 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Sivagiri Taluka
Sivagiri Taluka has a total of 20 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 Sivagiri Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alangulam | N/A | Sivagiri |
| 2 | Ariyur | Ariyoor | Puliyangudi |
| 3 | Darukapuram | Dharugapuram | Puliyangudi |
| 4 | Gudalur | Gudalur | Vasudevanallur |
| 5 | Inam Kovilpatti | Inamkovilpatti | Rayagiri |
| 6 | Malayadikkurichi | Malaiyadikuruchi | Puliyangudi |
| 7 | Nagaram | Nagaram | Puliyangudi |
| 8 | Naranapuram | Kottaiyoor | Vasudevanalllur |
| 9 | Nelkattum Seval | Nelkattumseval | Vasudevanallur |
| 10 | Pattakurichi | Ariyoor | Puliyangudi |
| 11 | Ramanathapuram | Ramanathapuram | Vasudevanallur |
| 12 | Ramaswamipuram | Ramasamiyapuram | Sivagiri |
| 13 | Rayagiri | Ullar Thalavaipuram | Rayagiri |
| 14 | Sanganapperi | Sanganaperi | Vasudevanallur |
| 15 | Sivagiri Reserve Forest | Thirumalapuram | Sankarankoil |
| 16 | Subramanyapuram | Subramaniyapuram | Vasudevanallur |
| 17 | Talaivankottai | Mullikkulam | Puliyangudi |
| 18 | Thenmalai | Duraisamiyapuram | Rayagiri |
| 19 | Tirumalapuram | Thirumalapuram | Vasudevanallur |
| 20 | Viswanathapperi | Devipattanam | Rajapalayam |
Population of Sivagiri Taluka
The population profile of Sivagiri 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 Sivagiri 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 | 1,94,156 | 72,498 | 1,21,658 |
| Male Population | 95,537 | 35,269 | 60,268 |
| Female Population | 98,619 | 37,229 | 61,390 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 19,341 | 7,243 | 12,098 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,781 | 3,645 | 6,136 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,560 | 3,598 | 5,962 |
| Literate Population | 1,28,637 | 46,185 | 82,452 |
| Literate Male Population | 71,528 | 25,783 | 45,745 |
| Literate Female Population | 57,109 | 20,402 | 36,707 |
| Illiterate Population | 65,519 | 26,313 | 39,206 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 24,009 | 9,486 | 14,523 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 41,510 | 16,827 | 24,683 |
| Total Households | 54,421 | 21,313 | 33,108 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Sivagiri Taluka is around 1,94,156 people. This includes 95,537 males and 98,619 females. Rural population is about 72,498 (35,269 males and 37,229 females), while urban population is nearly 1,21,658 (60,268 males and 61,390 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 19,341 of the population, with 9,781 boys and 9,560 girls. Rural areas have 7,243 children, and urban areas have about 12,098 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,28,637 literate people in Sivagiri Taluka, including 71,528 literate males and 57,109 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 46,185 individuals and urban literacy covers around 82,452 people.
- About 65,519 people in Sivagiri Taluka are not literate, including 24,009 males and 41,510 females. Rural areas include 26,313 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 39,206 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 54,421 households, with 21,313 in villages and 33,108 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Sivagiri 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 | 47,215 | 24,601 | 22,614 |
| SC Male Population | 22,928 | 11,827 | 11,101 |
| SC Female Population | 24,287 | 12,774 | 11,513 |
| Total ST Population | 930 | 108 | 822 |
| ST Male Population | 464 | 53 | 411 |
| ST Female Population | 466 | 55 | 411 |
| Population Density | 364 / km² | 176 / km² | 1,005 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Sivagiri Taluka is approximately 47,215 people, including 22,928 males and 24,287 females. Around 24,601 people live in rural parts. Nearly 22,614 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Sivagiri Taluka is about 930 people, including 464 males and 466 females. Around 108 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 822 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 364 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 176 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,005 people per sq. km.