Palladam
Palladam 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 Palladam Block (CD) is 05905. The total area of Palladam Taluka is 503 km², which includes 422.72 km² of rural area and 80.10 km² of urban area. Palladam has a sex ratio of approximately 986 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Palladam Taluka
Palladam Taluka has a total of 28 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 Palladam Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anuppatti | Anuppattii | Palladam |
| 2 | Chittambalam | Chithambalam | Palladam |
| 3 | Elavanthi | Elavanthi | Palladam |
| 4 | Ganapathipalayam | Ganapathypalayam | Palladam |
| 5 | Ichipatti | Ichipatti | Sulur |
| 6 | K Krishnapuram | K Krishnapuram | Udumalaipettai |
| 7 | Karadibavi | Karadivavi | Sulur |
| 8 | Karaipudur | Karaipudur | Palladam |
| 9 | Kasba Ayyampalayam | K Ayyampalayam | Palladam |
| 10 | Kattur | Kattur | Palladam |
| 11 | Kethanur | Kethanur | Palladam |
| 12 | Kodangipalayam | Kodangipalayam | Palladam |
| 13 | Madappur | Madappur | Palladam |
| 14 | Mallegoundenpalayam | Mallegoundenpalayam | Palladam |
| 15 | Manickapuram | Manickapuram | Palladam |
| 16 | Naranapuram | Aarumuthampalayam | Palladam |
| 17 | Panickkampatti | Pannikkampatti | Palladam |
| 18 | Paruvai | Paruvai | Palladam |
| 19 | Pongalur | Pongalur | Palladam |
| 20 | Poomalur | Poomalur | Samalpuram |
| 21 | Puliampatti | Puliampatti | Palladam |
| 22 | Semmipalayam | Semmipalayam | Palladam |
| 23 | Sukkampalayam | Sukkampalayam | Kamalapuram |
| 24 | Vadugapalayam | Vadugapalayampudur | Palladam |
| 25 | Vavipalayam | Vavipalayam | Palladam |
| 26 | Velampalayam | Velampalayam | Palladam |
| 27 | Velarasikallipalayam | V Kallipalayam | Palladam |
| 28 | Velarasivadamalaipalayam | V Vadamalaipalayam | Samalapuram |
Population of Palladam Taluka
The population profile of Palladam 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 Palladam 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 | 2,45,522 | 1,39,360 | 1,06,162 |
| Male Population | 1,23,576 | 69,911 | 53,665 |
| Female Population | 1,21,946 | 69,449 | 52,497 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 25,170 | 13,384 | 11,786 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,838 | 6,813 | 6,025 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,332 | 6,571 | 5,761 |
| Literate Population | 1,69,092 | 92,031 | 77,061 |
| Literate Male Population | 92,375 | 50,651 | 41,724 |
| Literate Female Population | 76,717 | 41,380 | 35,337 |
| Illiterate Population | 76,430 | 47,329 | 29,101 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 31,201 | 19,260 | 11,941 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 45,229 | 28,069 | 17,160 |
| Total Households | 70,223 | 39,955 | 30,268 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Palladam Taluka is around 2,45,522 people. This includes 1,23,576 males and 1,21,946 females. Rural population is about 1,39,360 (69,911 males and 69,449 females), while urban population is nearly 1,06,162 (53,665 males and 52,497 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 25,170 of the population, with 12,838 boys and 12,332 girls. Rural areas have 13,384 children, and urban areas have about 11,786 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,69,092 literate people in Palladam Taluka, including 92,375 literate males and 76,717 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 92,031 individuals and urban literacy covers around 77,061 people.
- About 76,430 people in Palladam Taluka are not literate, including 31,201 males and 45,229 females. Rural areas include 47,329 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 29,101 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 70,223 households, with 39,955 in villages and 30,268 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Palladam 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 | 45,108 | 30,318 | 14,790 |
| SC Male Population | 22,558 | 15,097 | 7,461 |
| SC Female Population | 22,550 | 15,221 | 7,329 |
| Total ST Population | 114 | 47 | 67 |
| ST Male Population | 57 | 22 | 35 |
| ST Female Population | 57 | 25 | 32 |
| Population Density | 488 / km² | 330 / km² | 1,325 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Palladam Taluka is approximately 45,108 people, including 22,558 males and 22,550 females. Around 30,318 people live in rural parts. Nearly 14,790 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Palladam Taluka is about 114 people, including 57 males and 57 females. Around 47 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 67 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 488 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 330 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,325 people per sq. km.