How many villages are in Shenkottai Taluk?
Shenkottai Taluk has 14 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 9 inhabited villages. They are part of Tirunelveli district in Tamil Nadu.
Indian Village Directory
Shenkottai Taluk Village List
Shenkottai Taluk in Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu has 14 Census 2011 village records, including 9 inhabited villages. The listed villages cover 51,557 people, 14,283 households and 11,174.01 hectares. Reported local context includes 10 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.
Villages14
Inhabited Villages9
Population51,557
Households14,283
Area (ha)11,174.01
CD Blocks4
Key Facts
- Location
- Shenkottai Taluk is in Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu.
- Village Records
- 14 Census 2011 village records
- Inhabited Villages
- 9
- Listed Population
- 51,557
- Households
- 14,283
- Recorded Village Area
- 11,174.01 hectares
- Gram Panchayats
- 10
- Largest by Population
- Puliyarai (9,186 people)
- Largest by Area
- Puliyarai R. F.(part) (2,432.2 hectares)
Largest Villages by Population
Puliyarai is the highest-population village listed in Shenkottai Taluk, with 9,186 people and 2,526 households. It represents 18% 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 | Puliyarai | 9,186 | 18% | 2,526 | 3.6 | 1,250.01 | 734.9 | Shenkottai | B |
| 2 | Elathur | 8,636 | 17% | 2,475 | 3.5 | 1,385.64 | 623.2 | Panpoli | B |
| 3 | Piranoor | 7,292 | 14% | 2,005 | 3.6 | 240.31 | 3,034.4 | Shenkottai | A |
| 4 | Periapillaivalasai | 6,673 | 13% | 1,875 | 3.6 | 474.57 | 1,406.1 | Shenkottai | A |
| 5 | Tenpottai | 5,250 | 10% | 1,393 | 3.8 | 847.92 | 619.2 | Shenkottai | A |
| 6 | Karkudi | 4,134 | 8% | 1,173 | 3.5 | 622.90 | 663.7 | Shenkottai | A |
| 7 | Vallam (Part) | 3,701 | 7.2% | 1,001 | 3.7 | 427.28 | 866.2 | Shenkottai | A |
| 8 | Neduvayal | 3,618 | 7% | 946 | 3.8 | 364.89 | 991.5 | Tenkasi | B |
| 9 | Kanakkupillaivalasai | 3,067 | 5.9% | 889 | 3.4 | 621.93 | 493.1 | Panpoli | A |
| 10 | Kunnakudi | 0 | 0% | — | — | 166.12 | 0 | Shenkottai | — |
Largest Villages by Area
Puliyarai R. F.(part) has the largest recorded village area in Shenkottai Taluk, at 2,432.2 hectares. This is 22% 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 | Puliyarai R. F.(part) | 2,432.20 | 22% | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | Surandai | — |
| 2 | Puliyarai R. F (Part) | 1,671.70 | 15% | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | Panpoli | — |
| 3 | Elathur | 1,385.64 | 12% | 8,636 | 623.2 | 2,475 | 1.79 | Panpoli | B |
| 4 | Puliyarai | 1,250.01 | 11% | 9,186 | 734.9 | 2,526 | 2.02 | Shenkottai | B |
| 5 | Tenpottai | 847.92 | 7.6% | 5,250 | 619.2 | 1,393 | 1.64 | Shenkottai | A |
| 6 | Karkudi | 622.90 | 5.6% | 4,134 | 663.7 | 1,173 | 1.88 | Shenkottai | A |
| 7 | Kanakkupillaivalasai | 621.93 | 5.6% | 3,067 | 493.1 | 889 | 1.43 | Panpoli | A |
| 8 | Periapillaivalasai | 474.57 | 4.2% | 6,673 | 1,406.1 | 1,875 | 3.95 | Shenkottai | A |
| 9 | Vallam (Part) | 427.28 | 3.8% | 3,701 | 866.2 | 1,001 | 2.34 | Shenkottai | A |
| 10 | V. M. Pidagai R.F. | 386.60 | 3.5% | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | — | 2 |
Villages in Shenkottai Taluk
The A-Z table below helps you find the correct village inside Shenkottai Taluk. Each row brings together the village name, Census code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility signals where those details are listed.
E Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elathur | 642777 | 8,636 | 2,475 | 1,385.64 | Shenkottai | Elathur, Seevanallur | Panpoli | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanakkupillaivalasai | 642778 | 3,067 | 889 | 621.93 | Tenkasi | Kanakkapillaivalasai | Panpoli | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Karkudi | 642781 | 4,134 | 1,173 | 622.90 | Shenkottai | Karkudi | Shenkottai | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Kunnakudi | 642784 | 0 | — | 166.12 | Tenkasi | Vallam | Shenkottai | — | — | — | — | — |
N Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nagalkadu | 642786 | 0 | — | 281.94 | Tenkasi | Vallam | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Neduvayal | 642776 | 3,618 | 946 | 364.89 | Kadayanallur | Neduvayal | Tenkasi | — | Not 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Periapillaivalasai | 642782 | 6,673 | 1,875 | 474.57 | Tenkasi | Periyapillaivalasai | Shenkottai | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Piranoor | 642783 | 7,292 | 2,005 | 240.31 | Tenkasi | Piranoor | Shenkottai | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Puliyarai | 642780 | 9,186 | 2,526 | 1,250.01 | Shenkottai | Puliyarai, Thekkumedu | Shenkottai | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Puliyarai R. F (Part) | 642787 | 0 | — | 1,671.70 | Not Under Any CD Block | Not Under Any Panchayat | Panpoli | — | — | — | — | — |
| Puliyarai R. F.(part) | 642789 | 0 | — | 2,432.20 | Not Under Any CD Block | Not Under Any Panchayat | Surandai | — | — | — | — | — |
T Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenpottai | 642779 | 5,250 | 1,393 | 847.92 | Tenkasi | Thenpothai | Shenkottai | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V. M. Pidagai R.F. | 642788 | 0 | — | 386.60 | Not Under Any CD Block | Not Under Any Panchayat | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Vallam (Part) | 642785 | 3,701 | 1,001 | 427.28 | Tenkasi | Vallam | Shenkottai | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
Population Summary
Shenkottai Taluk has 51,557 people in 14,283 households across 14 Census 2011 village records.
Average Population / Village3,683
Average Household Size3.6
Inhabited Village %64%
Population Density / sq km461.4
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population51,557
Administrative Coverage
Administrative coverage links Shenkottai villages with local names reported in Census 2011 records. The page includes 4 CD blocks and 10 Gram Panchayats. Reported Gram Panchayats include Elathur, Seevanallur, Kanakkapillaivalasai and Karkudi.
CD Blocks Reported4
Gram Panchayats Reported10
Nearest Town Names Reported4
CD blocks reported: Kadayanallur, Not Under Any CD Block, Shenkottai, Tenkasi.
Gram Panchayats reported: Elathur, Seevanallur, Kanakkapillaivalasai, Karkudi, Neduvayal, Not Under Any Panchayat, Periyapillaivalasai, Piranoor, Puliyarai, Thekkumedu, Thenpothai, Vallam.
Village Facility Coverage
Village facility coverage for Shenkottai Taluk is based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields. Reported signals include primary school in 9 villages (64%), mobile coverage in 9 villages (64%), all-weather road in 9 villages (64%), domestic power supply in 9 villages (64%). 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 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 64.29 |
| Mobile Coverage | 9 | 9 | 5 | 64.29 |
| All-Weather Road | 9 | 9 | 5 | 64.29 |
| PDS Shop | 9 | 9 | 5 | 64.29 |
| Domestic Power Supply | 9 | 9 | 5 | 64.29 |
Median Nearest Town Distance0 km
Villages within 5 km11
Villages over 25 km0
Nearest Town Distance Bands
| Distance Band | Villages | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Within 5 Km | 11 | 100% |
| 5-10 Km | 0 | 0% |
| 10-25 Km | 0 | 0% |
| Over 25 Km | 0 | 0% |
Location and Distance Highlights
Location and distance fields show how Shenkottai villages relate to nearby towns and headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 2 villages, with an average of 3.0 km. The farthest listed nearest-town distance is 4.0 km for Nagalkadu. Use these figures for orientation only.
| Distance Type | Reported Villages | Average km | Maximum km | Village | Place / HQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest Town Distance | 2 | 3 | 4 | Nagalkadu | — |
About the Available Data
This data coverage section explains the fields available for Shenkottai Taluk. The page summarises 26 data fields and 284 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 | 84 | 56 |
| Location and Distance | 3 | 37 | 21 |
| Population and Social Groups | 3 | 37 | 27 |
| Education Facilities | 8 | 72 | 42 |
| Connectivity, Roads and Transport | 2 | 18 | 18 |
| Financial, Market and Public Services | 1 | 9 | 9 |
| Power Supply | 3 | 27 | 27 |
Official Reference Links
Use official portals to verify current government information, land records, revenue details or administrative updates.
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
Use Vill for village search, Census code lookup, population context and local comparison. For land ownership, revenue records, postal delivery, banking service, emergency travel or legal work, confirm the latest details through the official portal or local office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most populated village in Shenkottai Taluk?
Puliyarai is the most populated village listed for Shenkottai Taluk, with 9,186 people and 2,526 households.
Which village has the largest recorded area in Shenkottai Taluk?
Puliyarai R. F.(part) has the largest recorded village area in Shenkottai Taluk, at 2,432.2 hectares.
How many Gram Panchayats are reported for Shenkottai Taluk?
The administrative summary reports 10 Gram Panchayats for Shenkottai Taluk. Reported names include Elathur, Seevanallur, Kanakkapillaivalasai and Karkudi.
What village facilities are reported in Shenkottai Taluk?
The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-count signals include primary school in 9 villages, mobile coverage in 9 villages, all-weather road in 9 villages. These are historical records, not live service guarantees.
What can I find in the Shenkottai Taluk village table?
The table lists villages with Census village code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility details where available.
Is Shenkottai 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.