Katpadi

Katpadi is a Town and Taluka in Vellore 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 Katpadi Block (CD) is 05713. Total area of katpadi taluka is 509 km² including 413.14 km² rural area and 95.95 km² urban area. Katpadi taluka has a population of 3,91,100 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,42,963 while rural population is 2,48,137. Katpadi has a sex ratio of approximately 999 females for every 1,000 males. Katpadi taluka has a population density of 768 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 92,407 houses in the sub-district, including 31,948 urban houses and 60,459 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 73.74% population of katpadi taluka is literate, out of which 80.04% males and 67.43% females are literate.

List of Villages in Katpadi Taluka

Katpadi Taluka has a total of 100 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 Katpadi Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Katpadi Taluka

The population profile of Katpadi 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 Katpadi'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 Katpadi 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.