How many villages are in Tenkasi Taluk?
Tenkasi Taluk has 30 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 26 inhabited villages. They are part of Tirunelveli district in Tamil Nadu.
Indian Village Directory
Tenkasi Taluk Village List
Tenkasi Taluk in Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu has 30 Census 2011 village records, including 26 inhabited villages. The listed villages cover 171,306 people, 45,977 households and 35,138.04 hectares. Reported local context includes 26 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.
Tenkasi Taluk has 30 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 26 inhabited villages. They are part of Tirunelveli district in Tamil Nadu.
Villages30
Inhabited Villages26
Population171,306
Households45,977
Area (ha)35,138.04
CD Blocks6
Key Facts
- Location
- Tenkasi Taluk is in Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu.
- Village Records
- 30 Census 2011 village records
- Inhabited Villages
- 26
- Listed Population
- 171,306
- Households
- 45,977
- Recorded Village Area
- 35,138.04 hectares
- Gram Panchayats
- 27
- Largest by Population
- Chockampatti (18,220 people)
- Largest by Area
- Courtallam Slopes R.F. (4,486.5 hectares)
Largest Villages by Population
Chockampatti is the highest-population village listed in Tenkasi Taluk, with 18,220 people and 4,797 households. It represents 11% 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 | Chockampatti | 18,220 | 11% | 4,797 | 3.8 | 2,449.60 | 743.8 | Kadayanallur | B |
| 2 | Kallurani | 16,699 | 9.7% | 4,355 | 3.8 | 941.66 | 1,773.4 | Tenkasi | C |
| 3 | Avudaiyanoor | 15,948 | 9.3% | 4,016 | 4 | 1,029.90 | 1,548.5 | B | |
| 4 | Kulasekarapatti | 13,075 | 7.6% | 3,497 | 3.7 | 1,325.98 | 986.1 | Tenkasi | A |
| 5 | Gunaramanallur | 12,982 | 7.6% | 3,516 | 3.7 | 1,120.93 | 1,158.1 | Tenkasi | B |
| 6 | Thippampatti | 12,933 | 7.5% | 3,287 | 3.9 | 1,881.41 | 687.4 | Keelapavoor | C |
| 7 | Kuthukalvalasai | 9,917 | 5.8% | 2,729 | 3.6 | 1,065.58 | 930.7 | Sundarapandiapuram | A |
| 8 | Nainaragaram | 9,661 | 5.6% | 2,611 | 3.7 | 1,105.03 | 874.3 | Kadayanallur | B |
| 9 | Kambaneri Pudukudi | 8,242 | 4.8% | 2,272 | 3.6 | 2,811.68 | 293.1 | Kadayanallur | A |
| 10 | Urmelazhagian | 5,719 | 3.3% | 1,612 | 3.5 | 969.40 | 590 | Aygudi | B |
Largest Villages by Area
Courtallam Slopes R.F. has the largest recorded village area in Tenkasi Taluk, at 4,486.5 hectares. This is 13% 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 | Courtallam Slopes R.F. | 4,486.50 | 13% | 4 | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | Tenkasi | A |
| 2 | Kambaneri Pudukudi | 2,811.68 | 8% | 8,242 | 293.1 | 2,272 | 0.81 | Kadayanallur | A |
| 3 | Chockampatti | 2,449.60 | 7% | 18,220 | 743.8 | 4,797 | 1.96 | Kadayanallur | B |
| 4 | Kadayanallur Upper Slopes | 2,286.40 | 6.5% | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | Courtalam | |
| 5 | Krishnapuram R.F. | 2,273.90 | 6.5% | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | ||
| 6 | Thippampatti | 1,881.41 | 5.4% | 12,933 | 687.4 | 3,287 | 1.75 | Keelapavoor | C |
| 7 | Vairavankulam R.F. | 1,598.40 | 4.5% | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | ||
| 8 | Kulasekarapatti | 1,325.98 | 3.8% | 13,075 | 986.1 | 3,497 | 2.64 | Tenkasi | A |
| 9 | Boganallur | 1,298.46 | 3.7% | 5,555 | 427.8 | 1,554 | 1.2 | Kadayanallur | B |
| 10 | Poygai | 1,292.55 | 3.7% | 5,645 | 436.7 | 1,478 | 1.14 | Kadayanallur | B |
Population Summary
Tenkasi Taluk has 171,306 people in 45,977 households across 30 Census 2011 village records.
Average Population / Village5,71
Average Household Size3.7
Inhabited Village %87%
Population Density / sq km487.5
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population171,306
Administrative Coverage
Administrative coverage links Tenkasi villages with local names reported in Census 2011 records. The page includes 5 CD blocks and 26 Gram Panchayats. Reported Gram Panchayats include Avudaiyanoor, Ariyappapura, Ayiraperi and Boganallur.
CD Blocks Reported5
Gram Panchayats Reported26
Nearest Town Names Reported7
CD blocks reported: Kadayanallur, Keezhapavur, Not Under Any CD Block, Shenkottai, Tenkasi.
Gram Panchayats reported: Avudaiyanoor, Ariyappapura, Ayiraperi, Boganallur, Chokkampatti, Thirukudapuram, Punnaiahpuram, Gunaramanallur, Idaikal, Kallurani, Sivanadanoor, Kambaneri, Kambaneri , Pudukudi, Kasidarrnam, Kasimajorpuram, Kilankadu and more.
Village Facility Coverage
Village facility coverage for Tenkasi Taluk is based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields. Reported signals include primary school in 26 villages (87%), mobile coverage in 25 villages (83%), all-weather road in 25 villages (83%), domestic power supply in 25 villages (83%). These are historical village amenities, not live service guarantees.
| Facility | Villages with Facility | Reported Villages | Gap Count | % of All Villages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary School | 26 | 26 | 4 | 86.67 |
| Mobile Coverage | 25 | 26 | 5 | 83.33 |
| All-Weather Road | 25 | 26 | 5 | 83.33 |
| PDS Shop | 24 | 26 | 6 | 80 |
| Domestic Power Supply | 25 | 26 | 5 | 83.33 |
Median Nearest Town Distance0 km
Villages within 5 km27
Villages over 25 km0
| Distance Band | Villages | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Within 5 Km | 27 | 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 Tenkasi villages relate to nearby towns and headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 1 villages, with an average of 5.0 km. The farthest listed nearest-town distance is 5.0 km for Minadiseri. Use these figures for orientation only.
| Distance Type | Reported Villages | Average km | Maximum km | Village | Place / HQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest Town Distance | 1 | 5 | 5 | Minadiseri | Tenkasi |
About the Available Data
This data coverage section explains the fields available for Tenkasi Taluk. The page summarises 26 data fields and 714 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.
View available data by section
| Data Section | Fields | Reported Values | Available / Positive Values |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Codes and Administrative Details | 6 | 180 | 120 |
| Location and Distance | 3 | 84 | 42 |
| Population and Social Groups | 3 | 86 | 78 |
| Education Facilities | 8 | 208 | 153 |
| Connectivity, Roads and Transport | 2 | 52 | 50 |
| Financial, Market and Public Services | 1 | 26 | 24 |
| Power Supply | 3 | 78 | 75 |
Official Reference Links
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Villages in Tenkasi Taluk
The A-Z table below helps you find the correct village inside Tenkasi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avudaiyanoor | 642771 | 15,948 | 4,016 | 1,029.90 | Keezhapavur | Avudaiyanoor, Ariyappapura | Available | Available | Available | Available | ||
| Ayiraperi | 642766 | 1,205 | 310 | 792.55 | Tenkasi | Ayiraperi | Tenkasi | Available | Available | Available | Available |
B Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boganallur | 642747 | 5,555 | 1,554 | 1,298.46 | Kadayanallur | Boganallur | Kadayanallur | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chockampatti | 642746 | 18,220 | 4,797 | 2,449.60 | Kadayanallur | Chokkampatti, Thirukudapuram, Punnaiahpuram | Kadayanallur | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Courtallam | 642765 | 3,026 | 886 | 758.95 | Tenkasi | Kasimajorpuram | Tenkasi | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Courtallam Slopes R.F. | 642775 | 4 | 1 | 4,486.50 | Not Under Any CD Block | Not Under Any Panchayat | Tenkasi | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
G Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunaramanallur | 642762 | 12,982 | 3,516 | 1,120.93 | Keezhapavur | Gunaramanallur | Tenkasi | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaikal | 642754 | 3,054 | 812 | 790.60 | Kadayanallur | Idaikal | Kadayanallur | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kadayanallur Upper Slopes | 642774 | 0 | — | 2,286.40 | Not Under Any CD Block | Not Under Any Panchayat | Courtalam | — | — | — | — | |
| Kallurani | 642769 | 16,699 | 4,355 | 941.66 | Keezhapavur | Kallurani, Sivanadanoor | Tenkasi | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Kambaneri Pudukudi | 642748 | 8,242 | 2,272 | 2,811.68 | Kadayanallur | Kambaneri , Pudukudi | Kadayanallur | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Kanagasabapathiperi | 642749 | 721 | 216 | 141.77 | Kadayanallur | Kambaneri | Sambavar Vadagarai | Not Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Kasidharmam | 642755 | 4,071 | 1,097 | 383.92 | Kadayanallur | Kasidarrnam | Tenkasi | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Kilankadu | 642752 | 4,754 | 1,341 | 556.35 | Shenkottai | Kilankadu | Kadayanallur | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Kodikurichi | 642756 | 3,984 | 1,104 | 316.89 | Kadayanallur | Kodilkuruchi | Tenkasi | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Krishnapuram R.F. | 642772 | 0 | — | 2,273.90 | Not Under Any CD Block | Not Under Any Panchayat | — | — | — | — | ||
| Kulasekarapatti | 642761 | 13,075 | 3,497 | 1,325.98 | Keezhapavur | Kulasekarapatti | Tenkasi | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Kuthukalvalasai | 642757 | 9,917 | 2,729 | 1,065.58 | Tenkasi | Kuthukkalvalasai | Sundarapandiapuram | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathalamparai | 642767 | 2,145 | 581 | 1,046.02 | Tenkasi | Mathalamparai | Tenkasi | Not Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Melapavoor | 642760 | 4,820 | 1,404 | 879.50 | Keezhapavur | Melappavur | Keelapavoor | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Minadiseri | 642763 | 0 | — | 123.06 | Tenkasi | Pattapathu | Tenkasi | — | — | — | — |
N Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nainaragaram | 642753 | 9,661 | 2,611 | 1,105.03 | Kadayanallur | Nainaragaram | Kadayanallur | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pattakurichi | 642758 | 1,760 | 503 | 713.91 | Tenkasi | Pattakurichi | Sundarapandiapuram | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Pattappathu | 642764 | 3,267 | 906 | 214.52 | Tenkasi | Pattapathu | Courtalam | Not Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Poygai | 642750 | 5,645 | 1,478 | 1,292.55 | Kadayanallur | Poigai | Kadayanallur | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sillaraipuravu | 642768 | 2,168 | 608 | 271.04 | Tenkasi | Sillaraipuravu | Tenkasi | Not 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thippampatti | 642770 | 12,933 | 3,287 | 1,881.41 | Keezhapavur | Tippampatti, Ariyappapura | Keelapavoor | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Tiruchitrambalam | 642759 | 1,731 | 484 | 211.58 | Tenkasi | Thiruchitrambalam | Keelapavoor | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urmelazhagian | 642751 | 5,719 | 1,612 | 969.40 | Kadayanallur | Urmelalagiyan, Velayudapuram | Aygudi | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vairavankulam R.F. | 642773 | 0 | — | 1,598.40 | Not Under Any CD Block | Not Under Any Panchayat | — | — | — | — |
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 Tenkasi Taluk?
Chockampatti is the most populated village listed for Tenkasi Taluk, with 18,220 people and 4,797 households.
Which village has the largest recorded area in Tenkasi Taluk?
Courtallam Slopes R.F. has the largest recorded village area in Tenkasi Taluk, at 4,486.5 hectares.
How many Gram Panchayats are reported for Tenkasi Taluk?
The administrative summary reports 26 Gram Panchayats for Tenkasi Taluk. Reported names include Avudaiyanoor, Ariyappapura, Ayiraperi and Boganallur.
What village facilities are reported in Tenkasi Taluk?
The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-count signals include primary school in 26 villages, mobile coverage in 25 villages, all-weather road in 25 villages. These are historical records, not live service guarantees.
What can I find in the Tenkasi Taluk village table?
The table lists villages with Census village code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility details where available.
Is Tenkasi 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.