Aruppukkottai

Aruppukkottai is a Town and Taluka in Virudhunagar 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 Aruppukkottai Block (CD) is 05853. Total area of aruppukkottai taluka is 634 km² including 585.85 km² rural area and 48.08 km² urban area. Aruppukkottai taluka has a population of 2,46,236 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,25,055 while rural population is 1,21,181. Aruppukkottai has a sex ratio of approximately 1009 females for every 1,000 males. Aruppukkottai taluka has a population density of 388 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 66,798 houses in the sub-district, including 33,860 urban houses and 32,938 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 76.12% population of aruppukkottai taluka is literate, out of which 81.85% males and 70.46% females are literate.

List of Villages in Aruppukkottai Taluka

Aruppukkottai Taluka has a total of 79 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 Aruppukkottai Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Aruppukkottai Taluka

The population profile of Aruppukkottai 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 Aruppukkottai'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 Aruppukkottai 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.