Sankarapuram

Sankarapuram 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 Sankarapuram Block (CD) is 05733. Total area of sankarapuram taluka is 1,281 km² including 1,269.82 km² rural area and 11.60 km² urban area. Sankarapuram taluka has a population of 4,07,970 peoples, out of which urban population is 15,664 while rural population is 3,92,306. Sankarapuram has a sex ratio of approximately 979 females for every 1,000 males. Sankarapuram taluka has a population density of 318 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 91,183 houses in the sub-district, including 3,539 urban houses and 87,644 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 56.02% population of sankarapuram taluka is literate, out of which 63.40% males and 48.49% females are literate.

List of Villages in Sankarapuram Taluka

Sankarapuram Taluka has a total of 186 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 Sankarapuram Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Sankarapuram Taluka

The population profile of Sankarapuram 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 Sankarapuram'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 Sankarapuram 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.