Virudhunagar

Virudhunagar 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 Virudhunagar Block (CD) is 05850. Total area of virudhunagar taluka is 437 km² including 366.49 km² rural area and 70.76 km² urban area. Virudhunagar taluka has a population of 2,51,097 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,49,915 while rural population is 1,01,182. Virudhunagar has a sex ratio of approximately 999 females for every 1,000 males. Virudhunagar taluka has a population density of 574 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 68,688 houses in the sub-district, including 40,667 urban houses and 28,021 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 74.88% population of virudhunagar taluka is literate, out of which 80.61% males and 69.15% females are literate.

List of Villages in Virudhunagar Taluka

Virudhunagar Taluka has a total of 53 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 Virudhunagar Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Virudhunagar Taluka

The population profile of Virudhunagar 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 Virudhunagar'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 Virudhunagar 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.