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 information the sub-district code of Sivagiri Block (CD) is 05870. Total area of sivagiri taluka is 534 km² including 412.63 km² rural area and 121.06 km² urban area. Sivagiri taluka has a population of 1,94,156 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,21,658 while rural population is 72,498. Sivagiri has a sex ratio of approximately 1032 females for every 1,000 males. Sivagiri taluka has a population density of 364 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 54,421 houses in the sub-district, including 33,108 urban houses and 21,313 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 66.25% population of sivagiri taluka is literate, out of which 74.87% males and 57.91% females are literate.
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'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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Sivagiri 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.
| 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 |