Tirunelveli

Tirunelveli 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 Tirunelveli Block (CD) is 05876. Total area of tirunelveli taluka is 569 km² including 434.20 km² rural area and 135.27 km² urban area. Tirunelveli taluka has a population of 6,42,835 peoples, out of which urban population is 4,97,826 while rural population is 1,45,009. Tirunelveli has a sex ratio of approximately 1025 females for every 1,000 males. Tirunelveli taluka has a population density of 1129 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,66,202 houses in the sub-district, including 1,26,900 urban houses and 39,302 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 78.53% population of tirunelveli taluka is literate, out of which 82.70% males and 74.46% females are literate.

List of Villages in Tirunelveli Taluka

Tirunelveli Taluka has a total of 63 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 Tirunelveli Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Tirunelveli Taluka

The population profile of Tirunelveli 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 Tirunelveli'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 Tirunelveli 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.