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, the sub-district code of Arani Block (CD) is 05721. The total area of Arani Taluka is 419 km², which includes 379.09 km² of rural area and 39.88 km² of urban area. Arani has a sex ratio of approximately 1009 females per 1,000 males.
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.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adaiyapulam | Adayapulam | Arani (5 km) |
| 2 | Adanur | Adanur | Arani (6 km) |
| 3 | Agaram | Agaram | Arani (7 km) |
| 4 | Agrapalayam | Agrapalayam | Arani (5 km) |
| 5 | Arayalam | Ariyalam | Arani (7 km) |
| 6 | Ariyapadi | Ariyapadi | Arani (9 km) |
| 7 | Athimalaipattu | Athimalaipattu | Kannamangalam (6 km) |
| 8 | Devikapuram | Devikapuram | Arani |
| 9 | Irumbedu | Irumbedu | Arani (2 km) |
| 10 | Iyyampalayam | Ayyampalayam | Kannamangalam (6 km) |
| 11 | Kalpoondi | Kalpoondi | Arani (8 km) |
| 12 | Kannamangalam | N/A | Kannamangalam (4 km) |
| 13 | Kattukanallur | Alagusenai | Kannamangalam (2 km) |
| 14 | Kilnagar | Kamakkur | Kannamangalam (6 km) |
| 15 | Kolathur | Andipalayam | Kannamangalam (3 km) |
| 16 | Kunnathur | Kunnathur | Kannamangalam (10 km) |
| 17 | Kuppam | Nadukuppam | Kannamangalam (10 km) |
| 18 | Mamandur | Mamandur | Arani (10 km) |
| 19 | Marusoor | Marusoor | Arani (8 km) |
| 20 | Mattathari | Ladavaram | Arani (10 km) |
| 21 | Melnagar | Melnagar | Kannamangalam (8 km) |
| 22 | Meyyur | Meyyur | Arani (7 km) |
| 23 | Morappanthangal | Morappanthangal | Arani (10 km) |
| 24 | Mullandram | Mullandram | Arani (16 km) |
| 25 | Mullipattu | Mullipattu | Arani |
| 26 | Murugamangalam | Murugamangalam | Arani (21 km) |
| 27 | Murukkanandal | Maduraiperumattur | Arani (18 km) |
| 28 | Nachapuram | Karippur | Chetpet (6 km) |
| 29 | Nesal | Chitteri | Arani (5 km) |
| 30 | Ogaiyur | Panaiyur | Arani (13 km) |
| 31 | Paiyur | Paiyur | Arani |
| 32 | Palayam | Saduperipalayam | Arani (10 km) |
| 33 | Panaiyur | Panaiyur | Arani (13 km) |
| 34 | Poosimalaikuppam | Poosimalaikuppam | Arani (13 km) |
| 35 | Pulavanpadi | Pulavanpadi | Arani (10 km) |
| 36 | Pungampadi | Pungampadi | Arani (7 km) |
| 37 | Puthur | 12 Puthur | Arani (12 km) |
| 38 | Randam Korattur | Randamkorattur | Arani (19 km) |
| 39 | Rattinamanagalam | Rattinamangalam | Arani (3 km) |
| 40 | Sathiyavijayanagaram | Kangiluppai | Arani (6 km) |
| 41 | Sennananadal | N/A | Arani (13 km) |
| 42 | Sevur | Sevoor | Arani |
| 43 | Sirumur | Katteri | Arani (10 km) |
| 44 | Thatchur | Thatchur | Arani (10 km) |
| 45 | Thellur | Rantham | Arani (16 km) |
| 46 | Vadugasathu | Vadugasathu | Arani (4 km) |
| 47 | Vannankulam | Vannankulam | Kannamangalam (4 km) |
| 48 | Velapadi | Kalleripattu | Arani (5 km) |
| 49 | Velleri | Sangeethavadi | Arani (7 km) |
| 50 | Vettiyantholuvam | Vettiyantholuvam | Arani (10 km) |
| 51 | Vinnamangalam | Vinnamangalam | Arani (10 km) |
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 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 | 2,94,976 | 1,85,402 | 1,09,574 |
| Male Population | 1,46,822 | 92,579 | 54,243 |
| Female Population | 1,48,154 | 92,823 | 55,331 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 31,125 | 20,031 | 11,094 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,964 | 10,317 | 5,647 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,161 | 9,714 | 5,447 |
| Literate Population | 2,07,878 | 1,26,276 | 81,602 |
| Literate Male Population | 1,14,568 | 70,977 | 43,591 |
| Literate Female Population | 93,310 | 55,299 | 38,011 |
| Illiterate Population | 87,098 | 59,126 | 27,972 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 32,254 | 21,602 | 10,652 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 54,844 | 37,524 | 17,320 |
| Total Households | 70,667 | 44,933 | 25,734 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Arani Taluka is around 2,94,976 people. This includes 1,46,822 males and 1,48,154 females. Rural population is about 1,85,402 (92,579 males and 92,823 females), while urban population is nearly 1,09,574 (54,243 males and 55,331 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 31,125 of the population, with 15,964 boys and 15,161 girls. Rural areas have 20,031 children, and urban areas have about 11,094 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 2,07,878 literate people in Arani Taluka, including 1,14,568 literate males and 93,310 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 1,26,276 individuals and urban literacy covers around 81,602 people.
- About 87,098 people in Arani Taluka are not literate, including 32,254 males and 54,844 females. Rural areas include 59,126 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 27,972 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 70,667 households, with 44,933 in villages and 25,734 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Arani 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 | 52,912 | 39,141 | 13,771 |
| SC Male Population | 26,051 | 19,317 | 6,734 |
| SC Female Population | 26,861 | 19,824 | 7,037 |
| Total ST Population | 1,158 | 780 | 378 |
| ST Male Population | 583 | 374 | 209 |
| ST Female Population | 575 | 406 | 169 |
| Population Density | 704 / km² | 489 / km² | 2,748 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Arani Taluka is approximately 52,912 people, including 26,051 males and 26,861 females. Around 39,141 people live in rural parts. Nearly 13,771 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Arani Taluka is about 1,158 people, including 583 males and 575 females. Around 780 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 378 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 704 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 489 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,748 people per sq. km.