Rajapalayam
Rajapalayam 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, the sub-district code of Rajapalayam Block (CD) is 05847. The total area of Rajapalayam Taluka is 466 km², which includes 409.73 km² of rural area and 56.10 km² of urban area. Rajapalayam has a sex ratio of approximately 1003 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Rajapalayam Taluka
Rajapalayam Taluka has a total of 41 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 Rajapalayam Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Appaneri | N/A | Rajapalayam (6 km) |
2 | Arasiyarpatti | Kalangaperi | Rajapalayam |
3 | Ayan Kollankondan | Ayankollankondan | Rajapalayam |
4 | Chokkanathaputtur | Chokkanathanputhur | Sethur |
5 | Dhalavoipuram | Dhalavoipuram | Rajapalayam |
6 | Gopalapuram | Gopalapuram | Rajapalayam |
7 | Ilandiraikondan | Ilanthiraikondan | Chettiyarpatti |
8 | Kadambankulam | South Venganallur | Pudhupalayam |
9 | Keelrajakularaman | Keelarajakularaman | Rajapalayam |
10 | Kollankondan | Ganapathisundaranatchiyarpuram | Rajapalayam |
11 | Kollankondan R F | N/A | Rajapalayam |
12 | Korukkampatti | Korukkampatti | Thiruvenkadam |
13 | Kothankulam | Kothankulam | Srivilliputhur |
14 | Kothankulam Rf | N/A | Rajapalayam |
15 | Kovilur | South Devadhanam | Sethur |
16 | Kuruchiyarpatti | Kurichiyarpatti | Rajapalayam |
17 | Melapattamkarisalkulam | Melappattamkarisalkulam | Rajapalayam |
18 | Melarajakularaman | Chathrappatti | Rajapalayam |
19 | Muthusamipuram | Muhavoor | Chettiyarpatti |
20 | Nallamangalam | Zamin Kollankondan | Chettiyarpatti |
21 | Nathampatti | Sivalingapuram | Rajapalayam |
22 | Pudupalaiyam | Kilavikulam | Rajapalayam |
23 | Puthur | Arulputhur | Rajapalayam |
24 | Rajapalayam | Inam Chettikulam | Rajapalayam |
25 | Ramalingapuram | S Ramalingapuram | Rajapalayam |
26 | Reghunathapuram | P Ramachandrapuram | Sriviliputhur |
27 | Sammandapuram | Krishnapuram | Rajapalayam |
28 | Samusigapuram | Samusigapuram | Rajapalayam |
29 | Sappaniparambu | N/A | Rajapalayam |
30 | Settur Rf | N/A | Rajapalayam |
31 | Sholapuram | Cholapuram | Rajapalayam |
32 | Solaicheri | Solaiseri | Sethur |
33 | Sundararajapuram | Sundararajapuram | Sethur |
34 | Tenkarai | Thenkarai | Rajapalayam |
35 | Terku Devadanam | South Devadhanam | Sethur |
36 | Terkuvenganallur | South Venganallur | Rajapalayam |
37 | Tiruchalur | N/A | Rajapalayam (8 km) |
38 | Vadagarai | Vadakarai | Rajapalayam |
39 | Vadakku Venganallur | South Venganallur | Rajapalayam |
40 | Vadakkudevadanam | North Devadhanam | Sethur |
41 | Varagunaramapuram | Zamin Nathampatti | Rajapalayam |
Population of Rajapalayam Taluka
The population profile of Rajapalayam 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 Rajapalayam Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 3,47,668 | 1,54,898 | 1,92,770 |
Male Population | 1,73,529 | 77,601 | 95,928 |
Female Population | 1,74,139 | 77,297 | 96,842 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 33,499 | 15,640 | 17,859 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 17,281 | 8,129 | 9,152 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 16,218 | 7,511 | 8,707 |
Literate Population | 2,55,068 | 1,08,533 | 1,46,535 |
Literate Male Population | 1,38,189 | 59,882 | 78,307 |
Literate Female Population | 1,16,879 | 48,651 | 68,228 |
Illiterate Population | 92,600 | 46,365 | 46,235 |
Illiterate Male Population | 35,340 | 17,719 | 17,621 |
Illiterate Female Population | 57,260 | 28,646 | 28,614 |
Total Households | 1,00,543 | 44,674 | 55,869 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Rajapalayam Taluka is around 3,47,668 people. This includes 1,73,529 males and 1,74,139 females. Rural population is about 1,54,898 (77,601 males and 77,297 females), while urban population is nearly 1,92,770 (95,928 males and 96,842 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 33,499 of the population, with 17,281 boys and 16,218 girls. Rural areas have 15,640 children, and urban areas have about 17,859 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 2,55,068 literate people in Rajapalayam Taluka, including 1,38,189 literate males and 1,16,879 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 1,08,533 individuals and urban literacy covers around 1,46,535 people.
- About 92,600 people in Rajapalayam Taluka are not literate, including 35,340 males and 57,260 females. Rural areas include 46,365 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 46,235 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 1,00,543 households, with 44,674 in villages and 55,869 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Rajapalayam Taluka, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total SC Population | 76,569 | 48,756 | 27,813 |
SC Male Population | 38,009 | 24,328 | 13,681 |
SC Female Population | 38,560 | 24,428 | 14,132 |
Total ST Population | 545 | 411 | 134 |
ST Male Population | 277 | 207 | 70 |
ST Female Population | 268 | 204 | 64 |
Population Density | 746 / km² | 378 / km² | 3,436 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Rajapalayam Taluka is approximately 76,569 people, including 38,009 males and 38,560 females. Around 48,756 people live in rural parts. Nearly 27,813 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Rajapalayam Taluka is about 545 people, including 277 males and 268 females. Around 411 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 134 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 746 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 378 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 3,436 people per sq. km.