Sivakasi

Sivakasi 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 Sivakasi Block (CD) is 05849. Total area of sivakasi taluka is 579 km² including 430.36 km² rural area and 148.89 km² urban area. Sivakasi taluka has a population of 4,26,753 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,65,110 while rural population is 1,61,643. Sivakasi has a sex ratio of approximately 1014 females for every 1,000 males. Sivakasi taluka has a population density of 737 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,17,312 houses in the sub-district, including 72,913 urban houses and 44,399 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 71.59% population of sivakasi taluka is literate, out of which 77.90% males and 65.36% females are literate.

List of Villages in Sivakasi Taluka

Sivakasi Taluka has a total of 47 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 Sivakasi Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Sivakasi Taluka

The population profile of Sivakasi 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 Sivakasi'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 Sivakasi 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.