How many villages are in Ettayapuram Taluk?
Ettayapuram Taluk has 55 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 55 inhabited villages. They are part of Thoothukkudi district in Tamil Nadu.
Indian Village Directory
Ettayapuram Taluk Village List
Ettayapuram Taluk in Thoothukkudi district, Tamil Nadu has 55 Census 2011 village records, including 55 inhabited villages. The listed villages cover 62,219 people, 18,515 households and 47,558.02 hectares. Reported local context includes 43 Gram Panchayats, village facilities, land-use fields, nearest-town references and individual village profiles. Census datasets record this administrative level as a sub-district, while local usage may call it a tehsil, taluka, mandal, block or tahasil.
Villages55
Inhabited Villages55
Population62,219
Households18,515
Area (ha)47,558.02
CD Blocks4
Key Facts
- Location
- Ettayapuram Taluk is in Thoothukkudi district, Tamil Nadu.
- Village Records
- 55 Census 2011 village records
- Inhabited Villages
- 55
- Listed Population
- 62,219
- Households
- 18,515
- Recorded Village Area
- 47,558.02 hectares
- Gram Panchayats
- 43
- Largest by Population
- Kadalaiyur (3,857 people)
- Largest by Area
- Nambipuram (2,154.36 hectares)
Largest Villages by Population
Kadalaiyur is the highest-population village listed in Ettayapuram Taluk, with 3,857 people and 1,139 households. It represents 6.2% of the listed taluk village population. Open the village profile to compare its Census code, facilities, area and nearest-town details.
| Rank | Village | Population | Local Pop Share | Households | Avg Household Size | Area (ha) | Pop / sq km | Nearest Town | Town Distance km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kadalaiyur | 3,857 | 6.2% | 1,139 | 3.4 | 909.62 | 424 | Kovilpatti | B |
| 2 | Ilambuvanam | 3,695 | 5.9% | 883 | 4.2 | 929.39 | 397.6 | Ettayapuram | A |
| 3 | Irachi | 3,266 | 5.2% | 1,022 | 3.2 | 1,308.88 | 249.5 | Ettayapuram | B |
| 4 | Thappathi | 2,730 | 4.4% | 706 | 3.9 | 492.42 | 554.4 | Ettayapuram | C |
| 5 | Muthulapuram | 2,635 | 4.2% | 787 | 3.3 | 1,656.59 | 159.1 | Ettayapuram | C |
| 6 | Kila Eral | 2,491 | 4% | 709 | 3.5 | 920.28 | 270.7 | Ettayapuram | B |
| 7 | Vembur | 2,359 | 3.8% | 688 | 3.4 | 1,368.38 | 172.4 | Sathur | B |
| 8 | Ayan Karisalkulam | 2,286 | 3.7% | 720 | 3.2 | 1,649.28 | 138.6 | Pudur | C |
| 9 | Nambipuram | 1,545 | 2.5% | 462 | 3.3 | 2,154.36 | 71.7 | Kovilpatti | B |
| 10 | Urulaikudi | 1,536 | 2.5% | 443 | 3.5 | 794.65 | 193.3 | Kovilpatti | C |
Largest Villages by Area
Nambipuram has the largest recorded village area in Ettayapuram Taluk, at 2,154.36 hectares. This is 4.5% of the listed local village area. Use area values for broad comparison only; land and revenue work should use official records.
| Rank | Village | Area (ha) | Local Area Share | Population | Pop / sq km | Households | Households / ha | Nearest Town | Town Distance km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nambipuram | 2,154.36 | 4.5% | 1,545 | 71.7 | 462 | 0.21 | Kovilpatti | B |
| 2 | Muthulapuram | 1,656.59 | 3.5% | 2,635 | 159.1 | 787 | 0.48 | Ettayapuram | C |
| 3 | Ayan Karisalkulam | 1,649.28 | 3.5% | 2,286 | 138.6 | 720 | 0.44 | Pudur | C |
| 4 | Ayan Vadamalaipuram | 1,549.38 | 3.3% | 1,260 | 81.3 | 397 | 0.26 | Pudur | C |
| 5 | Vembur | 1,368.38 | 2.9% | 2,359 | 172.4 | 688 | 0.5 | Sathur | B |
| 6 | Irachi | 1,308.88 | 2.8% | 3,266 | 249.5 | 1,022 | 0.78 | Ettayapuram | B |
| 7 | Sinnamalaikkundru | 1,286.81 | 2.7% | 1,133 | 88 | 358 | 0.28 | Kovilpatti | B |
| 8 | Perilovanpatti | 1,270.24 | 2.7% | 1,292 | 101.7 | 354 | 0.28 | Ettayapuram | C |
| 9 | Karuppur | 1,195.89 | 2.5% | 801 | 67 | 256 | 0.21 | Ettayapuram | C |
| 10 | Pungavarnatham | 1,191.70 | 2.5% | 1,176 | 98.7 | 400 | 0.34 | Ettayapuram | C |
Villages in Ettayapuram Taluk
The A-Z table below helps you find the correct village inside Ettayapuram Taluk. Each row brings together the village name, Census code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility signals where those details are listed.
A Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athikinar | 642294 | 839 | 229 | 673.23 | Kovilpatti | T. Shanmugapuram | Ettayapuram | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Ayan Karisalkulam | 642245 | 2,286 | 720 | 1,649.28 | Pudur | Ayan Karisalkulam , Mavilpatti | Pudur | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Ayan Vadamalaipuram | 642252 | 1,260 | 397 | 1,549.38 | Pudur | Vadamalaipuram | Pudur | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Ayyakottaiyur | 642257 | 421 | 126 | 265.63 | Kovilpatti | Ayyakottaiyur | Ettayapuram | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
C Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chidambarapuram | 642272 | 954 | 287 | 918 | Kovilpatti | Chidambarapuram | Ettayapuram | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Cholapuram | 642298 | 1,047 | 329 | 587.36 | Kayatharu | Cholapuram | Ettayapuram | — | Not Available | Available | Available | Available |
E Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ettilappanaickenpatti | 642297 | 1,146 | 306 | 1,152.48 | Kovilpatti | Manjanaickenpatti | Ettayapuram | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
I Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilambuvanam | 642274 | 3,695 | 883 | 929.39 | Kovilpatti | Ilambuvanam | Ettayapuram | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Inam Arunachalapuram | 642256 | 275 | 86 | 339.25 | Pudur | Arunachalapuram | Ettayapuram | — | Available | Available | Not Available | Available |
| Irachi | 642285 | 3,266 | 1,022 | 1,308.88 | Kovilpatti | Erachi | Ettayapuram | — | Not Available | Available | Available | Available |
K Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kadalaiyur | 642260 | 3,857 | 1,139 | 909.62 | Kovilpatti | Kadalaiyur | Kovilpatti | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Kalugachalapuram | 642280 | 633 | 215 | 802.13 | Vilathikulam | Kalugachalapuram | Ettayapuram | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Kannakkattai | 642299 | 1,069 | 328 | 1,036.68 | Kayatharu | Kannakkattai | Aruppukottai | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Karuppur | 642262 | 801 | 256 | 1,195.89 | Pudur | Karuppur | Ettayapuram | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Kattaramanpatti | 642259 | 888 | 269 | 519.89 | Kovilpatti | Varadampatti | Kovilpatti | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Keelakarandai | 642251 | 1,049 | 317 | 1,004.92 | Pudur | Keelakarandai | Pudur | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Keelnattukurichi | 642255 | 391 | 110 | 603.34 | Pudur | Keelnattukurichi | Kovilpatti | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Kila Eral | 642290 | 2,491 | 709 | 920.28 | Kovilpatti | Kila Eral | Ettayapuram | — | Not Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Kodangipatti (Vembur) | 642246 | 295 | 80 | 186.60 | Pudur | Vembur | Pudur | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Kumaragiri | 642273 | 1,227 | 387 | 829.45 | Kovilpatti | Ilambuvanam, Suraikkaipatti | Ettayapuram | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
M Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manjanaickenpatti | 642293 | 903 | 241 | 998.78 | Kovilpatti | Manjanaickenpatti | Ettayapuram | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Masarpatti | 642250 | 713 | 250 | 686.14 | Pudur | Masarpatti | Ettayapuram | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Meenakshipuram | 642261 | 1,135 | 362 | 896.92 | Kovilpatti | Meenakshipuram | Ettayapuram | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Mela Eral | 642289 | 1,389 | 407 | 819.08 | Kovilpatti | Mela Eral | Ettayapuram | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Melakarandai | 642248 | 1,491 | 452 | 1,124.37 | Pudur | Melakarandai | Sattur | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Muthulapuram | 642265 | 2,635 | 787 | 1,656.59 | Pudur | Muthulapuram | Ettayapuram | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
N Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. Pudupatti | 642292 | 916 | 249 | 1,065.86 | Vilathikulam | Pudupatti | Ettayapuram | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Nakkala Kattai | 642282 | 353 | 86 | 774.63 | Kovilpatti | Kila Eral | Ettayapuram | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Nambipuram | 642266 | 1,545 | 462 | 2,154.36 | Pudur | Nambipuram | Kovilpatti | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Navalakkapatti | 642270 | 136 | 48 | 841.48 | Kovilpatti | Chinnamalai Kundru | Ettayapuram | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
P Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padanthapuli | 642281 | 1,378 | 427 | 1,027.04 | Vilathikulam | Padanthapuli | Ettayapuram | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Panasuraettunaickenpatti | 642284 | 254 | 73 | 320.02 | Kovilpatti | Suraikkaipatti | Ettayapuram | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Perilovanpatti | 642268 | 1,292 | 354 | 1,270.24 | Vilathikulam | Perilovanpatti | Ettayapuram | — | Not Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Podupatti | 642295 | 181 | 73 | 502.33 | Kayatharu | Podupatti | Ettayapuram | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Pungavarnatham | 642296 | 1,176 | 400 | 1,191.70 | Kayatharu | Pungavarnatham | Ettayapuram | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
R Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajapatti | 642249 | 772 | 212 | 1,129.98 | Pudur | Rajapatti | Pudur | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Ramanoothu | 642275 | 628 | 205 | 968.47 | Vilathikulam | Ramanoothu | Ettayapuram | — | Not Available | Available | Available | Available |
S Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sakkilipatti | 642254 | 337 | 97 | 233.79 | Pudur | Keelnattukurichi | Ettayapuram | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Semmaputhur | 642286 | 1,278 | 348 | 1,124.55 | Kovilpatti | Semmaputhur | Ettayapuram | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Sindalakkarai | 642269 | 1,194 | 400 | 1,044.82 | Kovilpatti | R. Venkateswarapuram, Sindalakkara | Ettayapuram | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Singilipatti | 642277 | 492 | 148 | 501.26 | Pudur | N. Vedapatti | Vilathikulam | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Sinnamalaikkundru | 642271 | 1,133 | 358 | 1,286.81 | Kovilpatti | Chinnamalai Kundru | Kovilpatti | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Suraikkaipatti | 642283 | 683 | 206 | 874.72 | Kovilpatti | Suraikkaipatti | Ettayapuram | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
T Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Arunachalapuram | 642291 | 138 | 47 | 67.83 | Kovilpatti | Kila Eral | Ettayapuram | — | Not Available | Available | Available | Available |
| T. Shanmugapuram | 642287 | 624 | 206 | 612.29 | Kovilpatti | T. Shanmugapuram | Ettayapuram | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Thalaikattupuram | 642279 | 383 | 142 | 1,110.10 | Vilathikulam | Thalaikattupuram | Vilathikulam | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Thangammalpuram(t) | 642276 | 435 | 149 | 1,047.73 | Vilathikulam | Thalaikattupuram | Vilathikulam | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Thappathi | 642253 | 2,730 | 706 | 492.42 | Pudur | Thappathi | Ettayapuram | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Tholmalaipatti | 642264 | 492 | 162 | 345.71 | Pudur | Arunachalapuram | Ettayapuram | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
U Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urulaikudi | 642258 | 1,536 | 443 | 794.65 | Kovilpatti | Urulaikudi | Kovilpatti | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
V Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valampatti | 642288 | 758 | 230 | 556.31 | Kovilpatti | Mela Eral | Ettayapuram | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Vedapatti | 642267 | 989 | 312 | 413.60 | Pudur | N. Vedapatti | Vilathikulam | — | Not Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Veerapatti | 642263 | 877 | 308 | 270.54 | Pudur | Veerapatti | Ettayapuram | — | Not Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Velidupatti | 642278 | 994 | 282 | 602.84 | Vilathikulam | Velidupatti | Ettayapuram | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Vembur | 642247 | 2,359 | 688 | 1,368.38 | Pudur | Vembur | Sathur | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
Population Summary
Ettayapuram Taluk has 62,219 people in 18,515 households across 55 Census 2011 village records.
Average Population / Village1,131
Average Household Size3.4
Inhabited Village %100%
Population Density / sq km130.8
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population62,219
Administrative Coverage
Administrative coverage links Ettayapuram villages with local names reported in Census 2011 records. The page includes 4 CD blocks and 43 Gram Panchayats. Reported Gram Panchayats include Arunachalapuram, Ayan Karisalkulam , Mavilpatti and Ayyakottaiyur.
CD Blocks Reported4
Gram Panchayats Reported43
Nearest Town Names Reported7
CD blocks reported: Kayatharu, Kovilpatti, Pudur, Vilathikulam.
Gram Panchayats reported: Arunachalapuram, Ayan Karisalkulam , Mavilpatti, Ayyakottaiyur, Chidambarapuram, Chinnamalai Kundru, Cholapuram, Erachi, Ilambuvanam, Ilambuvanam, Suraikkaipatti, Kadalaiyur, Kalugachalapuram, Kannakkattai and more.
Village Facility Coverage
Village facility coverage for Ettayapuram Taluk is based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields. Reported signals include primary school in 55 villages (100%), mobile coverage in 55 villages (100%), all-weather road in 54 villages (98%), domestic power supply in 55 villages (100%). These are historical village amenities, not live service guarantees.
Facility Coverage Summary
| Facility | Villages with Facility | Reported Villages | Gap Count | % of All Villages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary School | 55 | 55 | 0 | 100 |
| Mobile Coverage | 55 | 55 | 0 | 100 |
| All-Weather Road | 54 | 55 | 1 | 98.18 |
| PDS Shop | 49 | 55 | 6 | 89.09 |
| Domestic Power Supply | 55 | 55 | 0 | 100 |
Median Nearest Town Distance0 km
Villages within 5 km55
Villages over 25 km0
Nearest Town Distance Bands
| Distance Band | Villages | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Within 5 Km | 55 | 100% |
| 5-10 Km | 0 | 0% |
| 10-25 Km | 0 | 0% |
| Over 25 Km | 0 | 0% |
About the Available Data
This data coverage section explains the fields available for Ettayapuram Taluk. The page summarises 26 data fields and 1,430 reported values from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some values may be blank, old or not listed, so important decisions should be checked with official records.
| Data Section | Fields | Reported Values | Available / Positive Values |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Codes and Administrative Details | 6 | 330 | 220 |
| Location and Distance | 3 | 165 | 66 |
| Population and Social Groups | 3 | 165 | 165 |
| Education Facilities | 8 | 440 | 214 |
| Connectivity, Roads and Transport | 2 | 110 | 109 |
| Financial, Market and Public Services | 1 | 55 | 49 |
| Power Supply | 3 | 165 | 165 |
Official Reference Links
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Data Method and Verification
This page is built as a reference guide, not as an official government record. The village figures come mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public data. DCHB is published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India.
- Last Reviewed
- 30 May 2026
- Main Source
- Census 2011 village records and District Census Handbook data
- Postal Context
- Use India Post for current address confirmation
- Banking Context
- Use the bank or RBI source record for current service status
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most populated village in Ettayapuram Taluk?
Kadalaiyur is the most populated village listed for Ettayapuram Taluk, with 3,857 people and 1,139 households.
Which village has the largest recorded area in Ettayapuram Taluk?
Nambipuram has the largest recorded village area in Ettayapuram Taluk, at 2,154.36 hectares.
How many Gram Panchayats are reported for Ettayapuram Taluk?
The administrative summary reports 43 Gram Panchayats for Ettayapuram Taluk. Reported names include Arunachalapuram, Ayan Karisalkulam , Mavilpatti and Ayyakottaiyur.
What village facilities are reported in Ettayapuram Taluk?
The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-count signals include primary school in 55 villages, mobile coverage in 55 villages, domestic power supply in 55 villages. These are historical records, not live service guarantees.
What can I find in the Ettayapuram Taluk village table?
The table lists villages with Census village code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility details where available.
Is Ettayapuram also a sub-district in Census data?
Yes. In Census data this administrative level is recorded as a sub-district, while local wording may use terms such as tehsil, taluka, taluk, mandal, block or tahasil depending on the state.