Arani

Arani is a Town and Taluka in Tiruvannamalai 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 information the sub-district code of Arani Block (CD) is 05721. Total area of arani taluka is 419 km² including 379.09 km² rural area and 39.88 km² urban area. Arani taluka has a population of 2,94,976 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,09,574 while rural population is 1,85,402. Arani has a sex ratio of approximately 1009 females for every 1,000 males. Arani taluka has a population density of 704 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 70,667 houses in the sub-district, including 25,734 urban houses and 44,933 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 70.47% population of arani taluka is literate, out of which 78.03% males and 62.98% females are literate.

List of Villages in Arani Taluka

Arani Taluka has a total of 51 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 Arani Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Arani Taluka

The population profile of Arani 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 Arani's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Arani Taluka , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.