Kallakkurichi

Kallakkurichi is a Town and Taluka in Viluppuram 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 Kallakkurichi Block (CD) is 05734. Total area of kallakkurichi taluka is 973 km² including 931.87 km² rural area and 40.94 km² urban area. Kallakkurichi taluka has a population of 4,66,136 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,19,252 while rural population is 3,46,884. Kallakkurichi has a sex ratio of approximately 984 females for every 1,000 males. Kallakkurichi taluka has a population density of 479 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,13,192 houses in the sub-district, including 28,603 urban houses and 84,589 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 62.80% population of kallakkurichi taluka is literate, out of which 70.82% males and 54.65% females are literate.

List of Villages in Kallakkurichi Taluka

Kallakkurichi Taluka has a total of 154 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 Kallakkurichi Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Kallakkurichi Taluka

The population profile of Kallakkurichi 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 Kallakkurichi'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 Kallakkurichi 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.