Kariapatti

Kariapatti 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 Kariapatti Block (CD) is 05851. Total area of kariapatti taluka is 398 km² including 370.88 km² rural area and 26.70 km² urban area. Kariapatti taluka has a population of 1,05,428 peoples, out of which urban population is 31,177 while rural population is 74,251. Kariapatti has a sex ratio of approximately 989 females for every 1,000 males. Kariapatti taluka has a population density of 265 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 28,032 houses in the sub-district, including 8,189 urban houses and 19,843 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 67.63% population of kariapatti taluka is literate, out of which 75.82% males and 59.35% females are literate.

List of Villages in Kariapatti Taluka

Kariapatti Taluka has a total of 99 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 Kariapatti Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Kariapatti Taluka

The population profile of Kariapatti 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 Kariapatti'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 Kariapatti 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.