Udumalaipettai
Udumalaipettai 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 Udumalaipettai Block (CD) is 05906. The total area of Udumalaipettai Taluka is 901 km², which includes 841.75 km² of rural area and 59.11 km² of urban area. Udumalaipettai has a sex ratio of approximately 1013 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Udumalaipettai Taluka
Udumalaipettai Taluka has a total of 53 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 Udumalaipettai Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alampalayam | Alampalayam | Udumalaipettai |
| 2 | Amaravathi R F | N/A | Udumalaipettai |
| 3 | Anamalai R F | N/A | Udumalaipettai |
| 4 | Andigoundanur | Andiagoundanur | Udumalaipettai |
| 5 | Anthiyur | Andiyur | Dhali |
| 6 | Arasur | Vannianallur | Dhali |
| 7 | Bodipatti | Bodipatti | Udumalaipettai |
| 8 | Bogigoundendasarapatti | Kuralkuttai | Komaralingam |
| 9 | Chinnakumarapalayam | C Kumarapalayam | Dhali |
| 10 | Chinnavalavadi | Periakottai | Dhali |
| 11 | Chinnaveerampatti | C Veerampatti | Udumalaipettai |
| 12 | Deepalapatti | Deepalapatti | Dhali |
| 13 | Devanurpudur | Devanurpudur | Dhali |
| 14 | Elayamuthur | Elayamuthur | Dhali |
| 15 | Erisinampatti | Erisinampatti | Dhali |
| 16 | Ganapathipalayam | Ganapathiplm | Udumalaipettai |
| 17 | Guruvappanaickanur | Guruvappanaicknr | Udumalaipettai |
| 18 | Jallipatti | Jallipatti | Dhali |
| 19 | Jilobanaickampalayam | Jilloppanaickenplm | Dhali |
| 20 | Kallapuram | Kallapuram | Udumalaipettai |
| 21 | Kanakkampalayam | Kanakkampalayam | Udumalaipettai |
| 22 | Kannamanaickanur | Kannamanaicknur | Udumalaipettai |
| 23 | Kodingiam | Kodingiyam | Dhali |
| 24 | Krishnapuram | N/A | Dhali |
| 25 | Kudiraiar Kukkal R F | N/A | Udumalaipettai |
| 26 | Kuralkuttai | Kuralkuttai | Udumalaipettai |
| 27 | Kurichikottai | Kurichikottai | Dhali |
| 28 | Kurunjeri | Kurinjeri | Udumalaipettai |
| 29 | Lingamavoor | N/A | Dhali |
| 30 | Manjampatti R F | N/A | Peria Negamam |
| 31 | Manupatti | Manupatti | Kumaralingam |
| 32 | Modakkupatti | Modakkupatti | Dhali |
| 33 | North Boothinatham | Vadaboothinatham | Udumalaipettai |
| 34 | Pallapalayam | Pallapalayam | Dhali |
| 35 | Periakottai | Periakottai | Udumalaipettai |
| 36 | Periapappanuthu | Deepalapatti | Udumalaipettai |
| 37 | Periavalavadi | Periyavalavadi | Udumalaipettai |
| 38 | Poolankinar | Poolankinar | Udumalaipettai |
| 39 | Pungamuthur | Pungamuthur | Dhali |
| 40 | R Velur | R Velur | Dhali |
| 41 | Ragalbavi | Ragalbavi | Udmalaipettai |
| 42 | Ravanapuram | Ravanapuram | Dhali |
| 43 | Reddipalayam | Reddipalayam | Dhali |
| 44 | Sarkarpudur | Reddipalayam | Udumalaipettai |
| 45 | Sellappampalayam | Sellappampalayam | Dhali |
| 46 | Sinnapappanuthu | Periapappanuthu | Udumalaipettai |
| 47 | Southboothinatham | Jallipatti | Udumalaipettai |
| 48 | Thinnapatti | Thinnapatti | Dhali |
| 49 | Thumbalapatti | Thumbalapatti | Udumalaipettai |
| 50 | Udukkampalayam | Udukkampalayam | Dhali |
| 51 | Valayapalayam | Kodingiyam | Dhali |
| 52 | Venasapatti | Ganapathiplm | Udumalaipettai |
| 53 | Venkitapuram | Jallipatti | Dhali |
Population of Udumalaipettai Taluka
The population profile of Udumalaipettai 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 Udumalaipettai 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 | 2,37,861 | 1,32,190 | 1,05,671 |
| Male Population | 1,18,141 | 66,124 | 52,017 |
| Female Population | 1,19,720 | 66,066 | 53,654 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 18,873 | 10,362 | 8,511 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,664 | 5,390 | 4,274 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,209 | 4,972 | 4,237 |
| Literate Population | 1,72,876 | 85,856 | 87,020 |
| Literate Male Population | 92,665 | 47,854 | 44,811 |
| Literate Female Population | 80,211 | 38,002 | 42,209 |
| Illiterate Population | 64,985 | 46,334 | 18,651 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 25,476 | 18,270 | 7,206 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 39,509 | 28,064 | 11,445 |
| Total Households | 68,008 | 38,396 | 29,612 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Udumalaipettai Taluka is around 2,37,861 people. This includes 1,18,141 males and 1,19,720 females. Rural population is about 1,32,190 (66,124 males and 66,066 females), while urban population is nearly 1,05,671 (52,017 males and 53,654 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 18,873 of the population, with 9,664 boys and 9,209 girls. Rural areas have 10,362 children, and urban areas have about 8,511 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,72,876 literate people in Udumalaipettai Taluka, including 92,665 literate males and 80,211 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 85,856 individuals and urban literacy covers around 87,020 people.
- About 64,985 people in Udumalaipettai Taluka are not literate, including 25,476 males and 39,509 females. Rural areas include 46,334 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 18,651 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 68,008 households, with 38,396 in villages and 29,612 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Udumalaipettai 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 | 48,097 | 36,819 | 11,278 |
| SC Male Population | 23,724 | 18,165 | 5,559 |
| SC Female Population | 24,373 | 18,654 | 5,719 |
| Total ST Population | 2,227 | 2,129 | 98 |
| ST Male Population | 1,115 | 1,056 | 59 |
| ST Female Population | 1,112 | 1,073 | 39 |
| Population Density | 264 / km² | 157 / km² | 1,788 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Udumalaipettai Taluka is approximately 48,097 people, including 23,724 males and 24,373 females. Around 36,819 people live in rural parts. Nearly 11,278 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Udumalaipettai Taluka is about 2,227 people, including 1,115 males and 1,112 females. Around 2,129 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 98 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 264 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 157 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,788 people per sq. km.