Nagapattinam
Nagapattinam is a district and city located in Tamil Nadu State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Nagapattinam district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Taluka or sub-districts.
Nagapattinam District overview
Nagapattinam is Town in Tamil Nadu serves as administrative headquarter of Nagapattinam district. Total area of Nagapattinam District is 2,569 km² including 2,381 km² rural area and 188 km² urban area. There are 8 Talukas part of Nagapattinam District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Nagapattinam District, Nagapattinam has 491 villages.
Vedaranyam is the largest tehsil in Nagapattinam district by area covering 667.458 km2 and Thirukkuvalai is the smallest tehsil in Nagapattinam district by area covering 144.796 km2. Sirkali is the largest tehsil by population while Thirukkuvalai is the smallest tehsil by population in Nagapattinam district.
Population of Nagapattinam District
As of the 2011 census, Nagapattinam district has a population of approximately 1,616,450 peoples which is divided into urban population of 364,624 and rular population of 1,251,826. The population density in Nagapattinam region is about 629.0 persons per square kilometer.
# | Male | Female | Total |
---|---|---|---|
Total | 798,127 | 818,323 | 1,616,450 |
Rural | 619,369 | 632,457 | 1,251,826 |
Urban | 178,758 | 185,866 | 364,624 |
Households of Nagapattinam District
There are about 413,837 houses in the district, including 90,487 urban houses and 323,350 rural houses. The average household size is about 3.91 people
Type | Households |
---|---|
Total | 413,837 |
Rural | 323,350 |
Urban | 90,487 |
List Of Taluka in Nagapattinam District
Nagapattinam district is divided into several Talukas or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 8 tehsils in Nagapattinam 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 Nagapattinam:
Taluka | Area(km²) | Population |
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Kilvelur | 279.4 | 138,474 |
Kuthalam | 170.9 | 131,948 |
Mayiladuthurai | 257.6 | 259,634 |
Nagapattinam | 308.0 | 282,784 |
Sirkali | 459.3 | 319,715 |
Tharangambadi | 281.6 | 207,059 |
Thirukkuvalai | 144.8 | 60,771 |
Vedaranyam | 667.5 | 216,065 |
Frequently Asked Question About Nagapattinam District
How many villages are there in Nagapattinam district ?
There are 491 villages in the Nagapattinam district.
What is the population of Nagapattinam district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Nagapattinam district is 1,616,450
How many town or city are there in Nagapattinam district ?
There are 14 town or city in the Nagapattinam district.
How many Taluka in Nagapattinam district ?
There are 8 Taluka in Nagapattinam district.
Which is the largest Taluka in Nagapattinam district
Vedaranyam is the largest Taluka in Nagapattinam district.
Which is the smallest Taluka in Nagapattinam district ?
Thirukkuvalai is the smallest Taluka in Nagapattinam district.
Which is the most populated Taluka in Nagapattinam district ?
Sirkali is the most populated Taluka in Nagapattinam district.
Which is the least populated Taluka in Nagapattinam district ?
Thirukkuvalai is the most least populated Taluka in Nagapattinam district.