Tirunelveli
Tirunelveli is a district and city located in Tamil Nadu State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Tirunelveli district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Taluka or sub-districts.
Tirunelveli District overview
Tirunelveli is Town in Tamil Nadu serves as administrative headquarter of Tirunelveli district. Total area of Tirunelveli District is 6,693 km² including 5,636 km² rural area and 1,057 km² urban area. There are 11 Talukas part of Tirunelveli District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli has 465 villages.
Ambasamudram is the largest tehsil in Tirunelveli district by area covering 1181.28 km2 and Shenkottai is the smallest tehsil in Tirunelveli district by area covering 203.717 km2. Tirunelveli is the largest tehsil by population while Palayamkottai is the smallest tehsil by population in Tirunelveli district.
Population of Tirunelveli District
As of the 2011 census, Tirunelveli district has a population of approximately 3,077,233 peoples which is divided into urban population of 1,520,229 and rular population of 1,557,004. The population density in Tirunelveli region is about 460.0 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,520,912 | 1,556,321 | 3,077,233 |
| Rural | 768,728 | 788,276 | 1,557,004 |
| Urban | 752,184 | 768,045 | 1,520,229 |
Households of Tirunelveli District
There are about 815,528 houses in the district, including 396,471 urban houses and 419,057 rural houses. The average household size is about 3.77 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 815,528 |
| Rural | 419,057 |
| Urban | 396,471 |
List Of Taluka in Tirunelveli District
Tirunelveli district is divided into several Talukas or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 11 tehsils in Tirunelveli district. Each tehsil is headed by a Tehsildar, who is responsible for revenue administration and law and order. The following is a list of Taluka in Tirunelveli :
| Taluka | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Alangulam | 307.2 | 176,138 |
| Ambasamudram | 1,181.3 | 428,031 |
| Nanguneri | 965.1 | 225,602 |
| Palayamkottai | 299.6 | 91,176 |
| Radhapuram | 876.3 | 304,652 |
| Sankarankoil | 966.5 | 350,144 |
| Shenkottai | 203.7 | 141,416 |
| Sivagiri | 533.7 | 194,156 |
| Tenkasi | 511.6 | 399,946 |
| Tirunelveli | 569.5 | 642,835 |
| Veerakeralamputhur | 278.6 | 123,137 |
Frequently Asked Question About Tirunelveli District
How many villages are there in Tirunelveli district ?
There are 465 villages in the Tirunelveli district.
What is the population of Tirunelveli district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Tirunelveli district is 3,077,233
How many town or city are there in Tirunelveli district ?
There are 53 town or city in the Tirunelveli district.
How many Taluka in Tirunelveli district ?
There are 11 Taluka in Tirunelveli district.
Which is the largest Taluka in Tirunelveli district
Ambasamudram is the largest Taluka in Tirunelveli district.
Which is the smallest Taluka in Tirunelveli district ?
Shenkottai is the smallest Taluka in Tirunelveli district.
Which is the most populated Taluka in Tirunelveli district ?
Tirunelveli is the most populated Taluka in Tirunelveli district.
Which is the least populated Taluka in Tirunelveli district ?
Palayamkottai is the most least populated Taluka in Tirunelveli district.