Madathukulam

Madathukulam 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 Madathukulam Block (CD) is 05907. The total area of Madathukulam Taluka is 530 km², which includes 452.80 km² of rural area and 77.69 km² of urban area. Madathukulam has a sex ratio of approximately 1007 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Madathukulam Taluka

Madathukulam Taluka has a total of 35 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 Madathukulam Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Amandakadavu Amandakkadavu Udumalaipettai
2Anikkadavu Anikkadavu Periya Negamam
3Athukinathupatti Athukinathupati Udumalaipettai
4Dhoddampatti Doddampatti Udumalaipettai
5Gudimangalam Gudimangalam Udumalaipattai
6Iluppanagaram Illupanagaram Periya Negamam
7Jothampatti Jothampatti Mdathukulam
8Kadathur N/A Kanniyur
9Karatholuvu N/A Kanniyur
10Kolumam Kolumam Madathukulam
11Kondampatti Kondampatti Udumalaipettai
12Kongalnagaram Kongalnagaram Pollachi
13Kosavampalayam Kosavampalayam Periya Negamam
14Kottamangalam Kottamangalam Kaniyur
15Kuppampalayam Kuppampalayam Udumalaipettai
16Metrathi Metrathi Kaniyur
17Moongiltholuvu Moongiltholuvu Udumalaipettai
18Mukkudu Jallipatti N/A Madathukulam
19Myvadi Myvadi Kanniyur
20Pannaikinar Pannaikinar Udumalaipettai
21Pappankulam Pappankulam Madathukulam
22Periapatti Periapatti Udumalaipettai
23Ponneri Ponneri Udumalaipettai
24Poolavadi Poolavadi Udumalaipatti
25Pudupalayam Pudupalayam Udumalaipettai
26Pukkulam Pukkulam Udumalaipeettai
27Sholamadevi Solamadevi Madathukulam
28Somavarapatti Somavarapatti Udumalaipettai
29Thanthoni Thanthoni Udumalaipettai
30Thungavi Thungavi Udumalaipettai
31Vadugapalayam Vadugapalayam Udumalaipettai
32Vagatholuvu Vagatholuvu Negamam
33Vedappatti Vedapatti Madathukulam
34Veedampatti Veedampatti Periya Negamam
35Virugalpatti Virugalpatti Udumalaipettai

Population of Madathukulam Taluka

The population profile of Madathukulam 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 Madathukulam 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 1,81,386 1,30,661 50,725
Male Population 90,338 65,196 25,142
Female Population 91,048 65,465 25,583
Child Population (Age 0–6) 14,650 10,197 4,453
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 7,529 5,205 2,324
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 7,121 4,992 2,129
Literate Population 1,20,407 85,211 35,196
Literate Male Population 66,687 47,488 19,199
Literate Female Population 53,720 37,723 15,997
Illiterate Population 60,979 45,450 15,529
Illiterate Male Population 23,651 17,708 5,943
Illiterate Female Population 37,328 27,742 9,586
Total Households 52,703 38,291 14,412

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population of Madathukulam Taluka is around 1,81,386 people. This includes 90,338 males and 91,048 females. Rural population is about 1,30,661 (65,196 males and 65,465 females), while urban population is nearly 50,725 (25,142 males and 25,583 females).
  • Children aged 0–6 years make up about 14,650 of the population, with 7,529 boys and 7,121 girls. Rural areas have 10,197 children, and urban areas have about 4,453 children in this age group.
  • There are approximately 1,20,407 literate people in Madathukulam Taluka, including 66,687 literate males and 53,720 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 85,211 individuals and urban literacy covers around 35,196 people.
  • About 60,979 people in Madathukulam Taluka are not literate, including 23,651 males and 37,328 females. Rural areas include 45,450 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 15,529 individuals.
  • The tehsil has around 52,703 households, with 38,291 in villages and 14,412 in towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Madathukulam 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 42,641 30,670 11,971
SC Male Population 21,155 15,313 5,842
SC Female Population 21,486 15,357 6,129
Total ST Population 1,155 52 1,103
ST Male Population 594 26 568
ST Female Population 561 26 535
Population Density 342 / km² 289 / km² 653 / km²

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Madathukulam Taluka is approximately 42,641 people, including 21,155 males and 21,486 females. Around 30,670 people live in rural parts. Nearly 11,971 people reside in urban areas.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Madathukulam Taluka is about 1,155 people, including 594 males and 561 females. Around 52 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,103 live in towns or urban regions.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 342 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 289 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 653 people per sq. km.