Dharapuram
Dharapuram is a Town and Taluka in Tiruppur 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 Dharapuram Block (CD) is 05902. The total area of Dharapuram Taluka is 1,354 km², which includes 1,174.64 km² of rural area and 179.77 km² of urban area. Dharapuram has a sex ratio of approximately 1011 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Dharapuram Taluka
Dharapuram Taluka has a total of 62 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 Dharapuram Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Alangiyam | Alangiyam | Dharapuram |
2 | Arikkaranvalasu | Velampoondi | Mulanur |
3 | Bellampatti | Bellampatti | Rudravathi |
4 | Bommanallur | Bommanallur | Kunnathur |
5 | Chinnamarudur | Kottaimaradur | Mulanur |
6 | Chinnaputhur | Chinnaputhur | Chinnakamplayam |
7 | Chitravathanpalayam | Kavandachipudur | Dharapuram |
8 | Dalavoipattinam | Dalavaipattinam | Dharapuram |
9 | Dharapuram North | Nanjiyampalayam | Dharapuram |
10 | Dharapuram South | Kavandachipudur | Dharapuram |
11 | Edakkalpadi | Edaikkalpadi | Kolathupalayam |
12 | Erasinampalayam | Erasinam Palayam | Mulanur |
13 | Ergampatti | Sadayapalayam | Rudravathy |
14 | Gathelrev | Gethelrev | Rudravathi |
15 | Govindapuram | Govindapuram | Dharapuram |
16 | Jothiampatti | Jothiyampatti | Rudravathi |
17 | Kalipalayam | Kalipalayam | Mulanur |
18 | Kannankoil | Kannankovil | Dharapuram |
19 | Kasilingapalayam | Nandavanampalayam | Rudravathi |
20 | Kilangudal | Kilangundal | Mulanur |
21 | Kokkampalayam | Kokkampalayam | Ruthravathi |
22 | Kolinjivadi | Kavandachipudur | Dharapuram |
23 | Kolumangali | Kolumanguli | Rudravathi |
24 | Komarapalayam | Kumarapalayam | Mulanur |
25 | Kongur | Kongur | Dharapuram |
26 | Madathupalayam | N/A | Rudravathi |
27 | Mambadi | Mambadi | Mulanur |
28 | Manakadavu | Manakkadavu | Dharapuram |
29 | Manurpalayam | N/A | Ruthuravathi |
30 | Marudur | Maruthur | Chinnakkampalayam |
31 | Molarapatti | Molarapatti | Chinnakampalayam |
32 | Mulayampoondi | Karuppanvalasu | Vellakovil |
33 | Munduvelampatti | Pottikkampalayam | Rudravathi |
34 | Muthiampatti | Muthiyampatti | Ruthuravathi |
35 | Nallampalayam | Nallampalayam | Dharapuram |
36 | Nandavanampalayam | Nandavanampalayam | Rudravathi |
37 | Nanjaithalaiyur | Punjaithalaiyur | Kannivadi |
38 | Nanjiyampalayam | Nanjiyampalayam | Dharapuram |
39 | Naranapuram | Ponnapuram | Rudravathi |
40 | Nathampalayam | Nathampalayam | Kolathupalayam |
41 | Navanari | Navanari | Chinnakampalayam |
42 | Peramium | Peramium | Kolathupalayam |
43 | Periyakumarapalayam | Periakumarapalayam | Ruthuravathi |
44 | Ponganthurai | Punganthurai | Mulanur |
45 | Ponnapuram | Ponnapuram | Chinnakkampalayam |
46 | Ponnivadi | Ponnivadi | Dharapuram |
47 | Puduppai | N/A | Kannivadi |
48 | Punjaithalaiyur | Punjaithalaiyur | Kannivadi |
49 | Sankarandampalayam | Sankarandampalayam | Dharapuram |
50 | Senathypathypalayam | Punjaithalaiyur | Kannivadi |
51 | Sirukinar | Sirukinar | Rudravathi |
52 | Sundakkampalayam | Velampoondi | Kannivadi |
53 | Surianallur | Suriyanallur | Rudravathi |
54 | Thattaravaluvu | N/A | Kannivadi |
55 | Thoppampatti | Thoppampatti | Dharapuram |
56 | Thurambadi | Thurambadi | Mulanur |
57 | Uthupalayam | N/A | Dharapuram |
58 | Vadugapalayam | Vadugapalayam | Dharapuram |
59 | Varappalayam | Thoppampatti | Dharapuram |
60 | Velampoondi | Velampoondi | Aravakurichi |
61 | Velayudhampalayam | Velayuthampalayam | Rudravathy |
62 | Verajimangalam | Veerachimangalam | Kolathupalayam |
Population of Dharapuram Taluka
The population profile of Dharapuram 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 Dharapuram Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 2,82,752 | 1,70,965 | 1,11,787 |
Male Population | 1,40,576 | 85,519 | 55,057 |
Female Population | 1,42,176 | 85,446 | 56,730 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 21,502 | 12,350 | 9,152 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,099 | 6,400 | 4,699 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,403 | 5,950 | 4,453 |
Literate Population | 1,86,369 | 1,05,253 | 81,116 |
Literate Male Population | 1,04,194 | 60,664 | 43,530 |
Literate Female Population | 82,175 | 44,589 | 37,586 |
Illiterate Population | 96,383 | 65,712 | 30,671 |
Illiterate Male Population | 36,382 | 24,855 | 11,527 |
Illiterate Female Population | 60,001 | 40,857 | 19,144 |
Total Households | 86,520 | 53,660 | 32,860 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Dharapuram Taluka is around 2,82,752 people. This includes 1,40,576 males and 1,42,176 females. Rural population is about 1,70,965 (85,519 males and 85,446 females), while urban population is nearly 1,11,787 (55,057 males and 56,730 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 21,502 of the population, with 11,099 boys and 10,403 girls. Rural areas have 12,350 children, and urban areas have about 9,152 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,86,369 literate people in Dharapuram Taluka, including 1,04,194 literate males and 82,175 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 1,05,253 individuals and urban literacy covers around 81,116 people.
- About 96,383 people in Dharapuram Taluka are not literate, including 36,382 males and 60,001 females. Rural areas include 65,712 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 30,671 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 86,520 households, with 53,660 in villages and 32,860 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Dharapuram 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 |
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Total SC Population | 73,742 | 47,638 | 26,104 |
SC Male Population | 36,728 | 23,814 | 12,914 |
SC Female Population | 37,014 | 23,824 | 13,190 |
Total ST Population | 78 | 13 | 65 |
ST Male Population | 40 | 5 | 35 |
ST Female Population | 38 | 8 | 30 |
Population Density | 209 / km² | 146 / km² | 622 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Dharapuram Taluka is approximately 73,742 people, including 36,728 males and 37,014 females. Around 47,638 people live in rural parts. Nearly 26,104 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Dharapuram Taluka is about 78 people, including 40 males and 38 females. Around 13 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 65 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 209 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 146 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 622 people per sq. km.