Sattur

Sattur 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 Sattur Block (CD) is 05854. Total area of sattur taluka is 492 km² including 458.43 km² rural area and 34.02 km² urban area. Sattur taluka has a population of 1,68,607 peoples, out of which urban population is 66,304 while rural population is 1,02,303. Sattur has a sex ratio of approximately 1027 females for every 1,000 males. Sattur taluka has a population density of 342 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 47,891 houses in the sub-district, including 18,547 urban houses and 29,344 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 70.28% population of sattur taluka is literate, out of which 77.56% males and 63.19% females are literate.

List of Villages in Sattur Taluka

Sattur Taluka has a total of 65 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 Sattur Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Sattur Taluka

The population profile of Sattur 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 Sattur'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 Sattur 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.