Madathukulam Taluka - Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu
Madathukulam is an administrative taluka in the Tiruppur district of Tamil Nadu, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Madathukulam is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Pollachi Jn, while the nearest airport is Coimbatore International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 37.6 km.
The total area of the taluka is 530 km², including 452.80 km² rural area and 77.69 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1007 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Madathukulam Taluka
Madathukulam Taluka has a total of 18 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Taluka, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agraharakannadiputhur | Urban | Not applicable |
| 2 | Jothampatti | Rural | Jothampatti |
| 3 | Kadathur | Rural | Kadathur |
| 4 | Kaniyur | Urban | Not applicable |
| 5 | Karatholuvu | Rural | Karatholuvu |
| 6 | Kolumam | Rural | Kolumam |
| 7 | Komaralingam East | Urban | Not applicable |
| 8 | Komaralingam West | Urban | Not applicable |
| 9 | Metrathi | Rural | Metrathi |
| 10 | Myvadi | Rural | Myvadi |
| 11 | Pappankulam | Rural | Pappankulam |
| 12 | Sankaramanallur North | Urban | Not applicable |
| 13 | Sankaramanallur South | Urban | Not applicable |
| 14 | Sarkarkannadiputhur | Urban | Not applicable |
| 15 | Sholamadevi | Rural | Solamadevi |
| 16 | Thanthoni | Rural | Thanthoni |
| 17 | Thungavi | Rural | Thungavi |
| 18 | Vedappatti | Rural | Vedapatti |
Population of Madathukulam Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Madathukulam Taluka has a total population of 1,81,386 people, consisting of 90,338 males and 91,048 females. There are 52,703 households in the taluka with an average population density of 342 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 52,703 | 38,291 | 14,412 |
| Population Density | 342 / km² | 289 / km² | 653 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 1,20,407 literate people and 14,650 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 42,641 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,155 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,650 | 10,197 | 4,453 |
| Literate Population | 1,20,407 | 85,211 | 35,196 |
| Illiterate Population | 60,979 | 45,450 | 15,529 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 42,641 | 30,670 | 11,971 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,155 | 52 | 1,103 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.