Veerakeralamputhur
Veerakeralamputhur 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 Veerakeralamputhur Block (CD) is 05872. The total area of Veerakeralamputhur Taluka is 279 km², which includes 252.56 km² of rural area and 26.00 km² of urban area. Veerakeralamputhur has a sex ratio of approximately 1028 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Veerakeralamputhur Taluka
Veerakeralamputhur Taluka has a total of 22 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 Veerakeralamputhur Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Achankuttam | Achankuttam | Surandai |
| 2 | Agaram | Melaveeranam | Veerakeralamputhur |
| 3 | Anaikulam | Anaikulam | Surandai |
| 4 | Balabadraramapuram | Balapathiramapuram | Sankarankoil |
| 5 | Karuvanda | Karuvantha | Surandai |
| 6 | Keelakalangal | Keelakalangal | Sankarankoil |
| 7 | Kulaiyaneri | Kulaiyaneri | Surandai |
| 8 | Kuruchampatti | Kurichanpatty | Surandai |
| 9 | Marukkalankulam | Marukalankulam | Sankarankoil |
| 10 | Melakaangal | Melakalangal | Surandai |
| 11 | Melamarudappapuram | M M Puram | Surandai |
| 12 | Muthammalpuram | S V P Karadiudaippu | Surandai |
| 13 | Navaneethakrishnapuram | N Krishnapuram | Surandai |
| 14 | Rajagopalaperi | Rajagopalaperi | Surandai |
| 15 | Uthumalai | Uthumalai | Surandai |
| 16 | Uthumalai R F | N/A | Veerakeralamputhur |
| 17 | Vadakkukavalakurichi | V Kavalakuruchi | Surandai |
| 18 | Vadi | Vadiyoor | Surandai |
| 19 | Veerakeralampudur | Veerakaralampudur | Surandai |
| 20 | Veeranam | Keelaveeranam | Alangulam |
| 21 | Vellakal | Idayarthavanai | Surandai |
| 22 | Vellakalparambu R F | N/A | Kadayanallur |
Population of Veerakeralamputhur Taluka
The population profile of Veerakeralamputhur 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 Veerakeralamputhur 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 | 1,23,137 | 87,865 | 35,272 |
| Male Population | 60,715 | 43,227 | 17,488 |
| Female Population | 62,422 | 44,638 | 17,784 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,347 | 9,515 | 3,832 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,806 | 4,891 | 1,915 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,541 | 4,624 | 1,917 |
| Literate Population | 84,010 | 58,218 | 25,792 |
| Literate Male Population | 46,107 | 32,216 | 13,891 |
| Literate Female Population | 37,903 | 26,002 | 11,901 |
| Illiterate Population | 39,127 | 29,647 | 9,480 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 14,608 | 11,011 | 3,597 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 24,519 | 18,636 | 5,883 |
| Total Households | 33,403 | 23,892 | 9,511 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Veerakeralamputhur Taluka is around 1,23,137 people. This includes 60,715 males and 62,422 females. Rural population is about 87,865 (43,227 males and 44,638 females), while urban population is nearly 35,272 (17,488 males and 17,784 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 13,347 of the population, with 6,806 boys and 6,541 girls. Rural areas have 9,515 children, and urban areas have about 3,832 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 84,010 literate people in Veerakeralamputhur Taluka, including 46,107 literate males and 37,903 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 58,218 individuals and urban literacy covers around 25,792 people.
- About 39,127 people in Veerakeralamputhur Taluka are not literate, including 14,608 males and 24,519 females. Rural areas include 29,647 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 9,480 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 33,403 households, with 23,892 in villages and 9,511 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Veerakeralamputhur 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 | 15,785 | 12,772 | 3,013 |
| SC Male Population | 7,705 | 6,233 | 1,472 |
| SC Female Population | 8,080 | 6,539 | 1,541 |
| Total ST Population | 4 | N/A | 4 |
| ST Male Population | 3 | N/A | 3 |
| ST Female Population | 1 | N/A | 1 |
| Population Density | 442 / km² | 348 / km² | 1,357 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Veerakeralamputhur Taluka is approximately 15,785 people, including 7,705 males and 8,080 females. Around 12,772 people live in rural parts. Nearly 3,013 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Veerakeralamputhur Taluka is about 4 people, including 3 males and 1 females. Nearly 4 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 442 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 348 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,357 people per sq. km.