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Rajapalayam Taluk Village List

Rajapalayam Taluk in Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu has 38 Census 2011 village records, including 33 inhabited villages. The listed villages cover 154,898 people, 44,674 households and 39,119.9 hectares. Reported local context includes 29 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.

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Quick answer: Rajapalayam Taluk has 38 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 33 inhabited villages. They are part of Virudhunagar district in Tamil Nadu.
Villages38
Inhabited Villages33
Population154,898
Households44,674
Area (ha)39,119.9
CD Blocks3

Key Facts

Location
Rajapalayam Taluk is in Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu.
Village Records
38 Census 2011 village records
Inhabited Villages
33
Listed Population
154,898
Households
44,674
Recorded Village Area
39,119.9 hectares
Gram Panchayats
30
Largest by Population
Melarajakularaman (Part) (16,652 people)
Largest by Area
Settur Rf (6,425 hectares)

Largest Villages by Population

Melarajakularaman (Part) is the highest-population village listed in Rajapalayam Taluk, with 16,652 people and 5,238 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.

Largest Villages by Population
RankVillagePopulationLocal Pop ShareHouseholdsAvg Household SizeArea (ha)Pop / sq kmNearest TownTown Distance km
1 Melarajakularaman (Part) 16,652 11% 5,238 3.2 2,016.59 825.8 Rajapalayam B
2 Sholapuram 11,607 7.5% 3,248 3.6 2,227.19 521.1 Rajapalayam B
3 Muthusamipuram 10,288 6.6% 3,016 3.4 1,043.43 986 Chettiyarpatti A
4 Chokkanathaputtur 9,293 6% 2,620 3.5 278.63 3,335.2 Sethur B
5 Ayan Kollankondan 9,014 5.8% 2,719 3.3 1,127.06 799.8 Rajapalayam B
6 Keelrajakularaman 8,986 5.8% 2,575 3.5 2,394.68 375.2 Rajapalayam C
7 Puthur 8,230 5.3% 2,306 3.6 1,805.21 455.9 — C
8 Pudupalaiyam 7,922 5.1% 2,241 3.5 1,067.53 742.1 Rajapalayam A
9 Kollankondan 6,811 4.4% 1,996 3.4 583.84 1,166.6 Rajapalayam B
10 Terkuvenganallur 5,745 3.7% 1,678 3.4 1,067.53 538.2 — C

Largest Villages by Area

Settur Rf has the largest recorded village area in Rajapalayam Taluk, at 6,425 hectares. This is 16% of the listed local village area. Use area values for broad comparison only; land and revenue work should use official records.

Largest Villages by Area
RankVillageArea (ha)Local Area SharePopulationPop / sq kmHouseholdsHouseholds / haNearest TownTown Distance km
1 Settur Rf 6,425 16% 39 0.6 14 0 — —
2 Keelrajakularaman 2,394.68 6.1% 8,986 375.2 2,575 1.08 Rajapalayam C
3 Sundararajapuram 2,286.35 5.8% 4,370 191.1 1,254 0.55 Sethur A
4 Sholapuram 2,227.19 5.7% 11,607 521.1 3,248 1.46 Rajapalayam B
5 Melarajakularaman (Part) 2,016.59 5.2% 16,652 825.8 5,238 2.6 Rajapalayam B
6 Puthur 1,805.21 4.6% 8,230 455.9 2,306 1.28 — C
7 Sammandapuram 1,599.92 4.1% 5,462 341.4 1,470 0.92 Rajapalayam A
8 Tenkarai 1,365.16 3.5% 918 67.2 272 0.2 Rajapalayam C
9 Vadakku Venganallur 1,239.15 3.2% 4,557 367.8 1,253 1.01 Rajapalayam A
10 Ayan Kollankondan 1,127.06 2.9% 9,014 799.8 2,719 2.41 Rajapalayam B

Villages in Rajapalayam Taluk

The A-Z table below helps you find the correct village inside Rajapalayam Taluk. Each row brings together the village name, Census code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility signals where those details are listed.

Alphabetical index: A C G I K M N P R S T V

A Villages

A villages in Rajapalayam Taluk
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Appaneri 641187 0 — 90.15 Rajapalayam Therkuvenganallur Rajapalayam — — — — —
Arasiyarpatti 641174 3,784 1,050 775.58 Srivilliputhur Kalangaperi Rajapalayam — Available Available Available Available
Ayan Kollankondan 641176 9,014 2,719 1,127.06 Rajapalayam Ayankollankondan, Nakkaneri, Krishnapuram Rajapalayam — Not Available Available Available Available

C Villages

C villages in Rajapalayam Taluk
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Chokkanathaputtur 641202 9,293 2,620 278.63 Rajapalayam Chockanathanputhur, Melur Duraisamypuram Sethur — Available Available Available Available

G Villages

G villages in Rajapalayam Taluk
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Gopalapuram 641189 1,461 423 1,088.78 Rajapalayam Gopalapuram Rajapalayam — Available Available Available Available

I Villages

I villages in Rajapalayam Taluk
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Ilandiraikondan 641192 3,422 959 906.64 Rajapalayam Elandiraikondan Chettiyarpatti — Available Available Available Available

K Villages

K villages in Rajapalayam Taluk
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Kadambankulam 641178 983 303 86.22 Rajapalayam Therkuvenganallur Pudhupalayam — Available Available Not Available Available
Keelrajakularaman 641180 8,986 2,575 2,394.68 Srivilliputhur Reddiyapatti, Keelarajakularaman, Thombakulam, Saminathapuram Rajapalayam — Available Available Available Available
Kollankondan 641183 6,811 1,996 583.84 Rajapalayam Zamin Kollankondan, Ganapathisundaranachiyarpuram, Sundaranachiyarpuram Rajapalayam — Available Available Available Available
Kollankondan R.F. 641206 0 — 134.90 Not Under Any CD Block Not Under Any Panchayat — — — — — —
Korukkampatti 641203 1,935 521 1,081.33 Rajapalayam Korukkampatti Thiruvenkadam — Available Available Available Available
Kothankulam 641173 4,898 1,407 638.83 Srivilliputhur Kothankulam Srivilliputhur — Available Available Available Available
Kothankulam Rf 641205 0 — 222.90 Not Under Any CD Block Not Under Any Panchayat — — — — — —
Kovilur 641196 1,677 476 698.28 Rajapalayam Terkku Devadanam Sethur — Not Available Available Available Available
Kuruchiyarpatti 641190 741 205 190.38 Rajapalayam Kuruchiyarpatti Rajapalayam — Not Available Available Available Available

M Villages

M villages in Rajapalayam Taluk
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Melapattamkarisalkulam 641172 2,667 747 738.17 Rajapalayam Melapattamkarisalkulam Rajapalayam — Available Available Available Available
Melarajakularaman (Part) 641181 16,652 5,238 2,016.59 Rajapalayam Chatrapatti , Melarajakularaman Rajapalayam — Available Available Available Available
Muthusamipuram 641193 10,288 3,016 1,043.43 Rajapalayam Muthusamipuram, Muhavoor Chettiyarpatti — Available Available Available Available

N Villages

N villages in Rajapalayam Taluk
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Nallamangalam 641197 3,962 1,094 184.13 Rajapalayam Zamin Nallamangalam Chettiyarpatti — Available Available Available Available
Nathampatti 641199 2,143 590 326.97 Rajapalayam Kilavikulam Rajapalayam — Available Available Available Available

P Villages

P villages in Rajapalayam Taluk
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Pudupalaiyam 641182 7,922 2,241 1,067.53 Rajapalayam Therkuvenganallur Rajapalayam — Not Available Available Available Available
Puthur 641198 8,230 2,306 1,805.21 Rajapalayam Arulputhur, Meenakshipuram, Puthur — — Available Available Available Available

R Villages

R villages in Rajapalayam Taluk
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Rajapalayam 641175 2,617 756 1,009.26 Srivilliputhur Inam Chettikulam Rajapalayam — Not Available Available Available Available
Reghunathapuram 641179 2,694 735 437.91 Srivilliputhur P. Ramachandrapuram Sriviliputhur — Available Available Available Available

S Villages

S villages in Rajapalayam Taluk
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Sammandapuram 641171 5,462 1,470 1,599.92 Rajapalayam Melapattamkarisalkulam Rajapalayam — Available Available Available Available
Sappaniparambu (R. F) 641204 0 — 154.50 Not Under Any CD Block Not Under Any Panchayat — — — — — —
Settur Rf 641207 39 14 6,425 Not Under Any CD Block Not Under Any Panchayat — — Not Available Available Not Available Available
Sholapuram 641191 11,607 3,248 2,227.19 Rajapalayam Sholapuram, Nallamanaickenpatti, Kilavikulam Rajapalayam — Available Available Available Available
Solaicheri 641185 2,105 629 952.08 Rajapalayam Solaicheri Sethur — Available Available Available Available
Sundararajapuram 641184 4,370 1,254 2,286.35 Rajapalayam Sundararajapuram Sethur — Available Available Available Available

T Villages

T villages in Rajapalayam Taluk
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Tenkarai 641201 918 272 1,365.16 Rajapalayam Thenkarai Rajapalayam — Available Available Available Available
Terku Devadanam 641195 2,373 693 563.85 Rajapalayam Terkku Devadanam Sethur — Not Available Available Available Available
Terkuvenganallur 641186 5,745 1,678 1,067.53 Rajapalayam Therkuvenganallur — — Available Available Available Available
Tiruchalur 641177 0 — 236.54 Rajapalayam Krishnapuram Rajapalayam — — — — —

V Villages

V villages in Rajapalayam Taluk
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Vadagarai 641200 3,454 992 929.81 Rajapalayam Sivalingapuram, Vadakarai Rajapalayam — Available Available Available Available
Vadakku Venganallur 641170 4,557 1,253 1,239.15 Rajapalayam Krishnapuram Rajapalayam — Available Available Available Available
Vadakkudevadanam 641194 2,731 809 867.08 Rajapalayam North Devadanam Sethur — Available Available Available Available
Varagunaramapuram 641188 1,357 385 278.34 Rajapalayam Zamin Nathampatti Rajapalayam — Available Available Available Available

Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services in Rajapalayam

Rajapalayam Taluk has 82 bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The records cover 22 banks and 10 PIN codes. Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Ltd has the highest number of listed records, with 11 entries (13%). PIN code 626117 has the highest listed count, with 61 records (74%). Verify current service details with the bank before visiting.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Records / 100 Villages215.8
ATM Share66%
CDM Share4.9%
CRM Share29%
Records / Bank3.7
ATM/CDM/CRM Records
82
ATMs
54
CRMs
24
CDMs
4
Banks
22
PINs
10

Device Type Summary

ATM, CDM and CRM device type summary
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 54 66%
CRM 24 29%
CDM 4 4.9%

Top Banks in This Area

Top banks by ATM/CDM/CRM record count
BankRecordsShare
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Ltd 11 13%
State Bank of India 11 13%
City Union Bank Limited 9 11%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 6 7.3%
Karur Vysya Bank Ltd 6 7.3%

Top PIN Codes by Banking Access Records

Top PIN codes by bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
PIN CodeRecordsShare
626117 61 74%
626188 8 9.8%
626122 2 2.4%
626111 2 2.4%
626142 2 2.4%
626108 2 2.4%
626136 2 2.4%
626138 1 1.2%
626125 1 1.2%
626121 1 1.2%

PIN-wise ATM/CDM/CRM Summary

PIN-wise ATM/CDM/CRM Summary
PINRecordsATMsCRMsCDMsBanksPINs
626117 61 40 18 3 21 —
626188 8 5 3 0 5 —
626108 2 1 1 0 1 —
626111 2 1 0 1 1 —
626122 2 1 1 0 2 —
626136 2 2 0 0 1 —
626142 2 1 1 0 1 —
626121 1 1 0 0 1 —
626125 1 1 0 0 1 —
626138 1 1 0 0 1 —

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

The selected rows show real bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records for Rajapalayam Taluk, including banks such as Axis Bank Limited, Canara Bank and Bank of Baroda. The source dataset is Reserve Bank of India (RBI)-sourced bank service data, but the services belong to the listed banks.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Axis Bank Limited CRM 626117 Virudhunagar Rajapalayam Rajapalayam (M) Tenkasi Road Door No. 662, Ward No. 33, Ts No. 74 Rajapalayam, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, 626117
Canara Bank ATM 626188 Virudhunagar Rajapalayam Dhalavoipuram (Ct) Dhalavoipuram #2/67b, Main Road, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, 626188
Bank of Baroda ATM 626117 Virudhunagar Rajapalayam Rajapalayam (M) Tenkasi Road, Rajapalayam 855/861, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, 626117
Bank of India ATM 626117 Virudhunagar Rajapalayam Rajapalayam (M) 105-A, Muthusamy Pillai St, T. P. Mills Rd, Rajapalayam, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, 626117
Bank of Maharashtra CRM 626117 Virudhunagar Rajapalayam Rajapalayam (M) Virudhunagar No 1a, T.P. Mills Road, Rajapalayam, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, 626117
Canara Bank ATM 626142 Virudhunagar Rajapalayam Ayan Kollankondan Krishnapuram #1/92 Tenkasi Main Road, Sundaranachiyarpuram, Near Op Krishnapuram Bus Stop, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, 62…
Bank of Baroda CRM 626117 Virudhunagar Rajapalayam Rajapalayam (M) Tenkasi Road, Rajapalayam 855/861, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, 626117
Bank of India CRM 626117 Virudhunagar Rajapalayam Rajapalayam (M) 105-A, Muthusamy Pillai St, T. P. Mills Rd, Rajapalayam, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, 626117

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) details are based on Reserve Bank of India (RBI) banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code, district or sub-district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Population Summary

Rajapalayam Taluk has 154,898 people in 44,674 households across 38 Census 2011 village records.

Average Population / Village4,076
Average Household Size3.5
Inhabited Village %87%
Population Density / sq km396
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population154,898

Administrative Coverage

Administrative coverage links Rajapalayam villages with local names reported in Census 2011 records. The page includes 3 CD blocks and 29 Gram Panchayats. Reported Gram Panchayats include Arulputhur, Meenakshipuram, Puthur, Ayankollankondan, Nakkaneri, Krishnapuram and Chatrapatti , Melarajakularaman.

CD Blocks Reported3
Gram Panchayats Reported29
Nearest Town Names Reported7

CD blocks reported: Not Under Any CD Block, Rajapalayam, Srivilliputhur.

Gram Panchayats reported: Arulputhur, Meenakshipuram, Puthur, Ayankollankondan, Nakkaneri, Krishnapuram, Chatrapatti , Melarajakularaman, Chockanathanputhur, Melur Duraisamypuram, Elandiraikondan, Gopalapuram, Inam Chettikulam, Kalangaperi, Kilavikulam, Korukkampatti, Kothankulam, Krishnapuram and more.

Village Facility Coverage

Village facility coverage for Rajapalayam Taluk is based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields. Reported signals include primary school in 33 villages (87%), mobile coverage in 33 villages (87%), all-weather road in 31 villages (82%), domestic power supply in 33 villages (87%). These are historical village amenities, not live service guarantees.

Facility Coverage Summary

Facility Coverage Summary
FacilityVillages with FacilityReported VillagesGap Count% of All Villages
Primary School 33 33 5 86.84
Mobile Coverage 33 33 5 86.84
All-Weather Road 31 33 7 81.58
PDS Shop 29 33 9 76.32
Domestic Power Supply 33 33 5 86.84
Median Nearest Town Distance0 km
Villages within 5 km32
Villages over 25 km0

Nearest Town Distance Bands

Nearest Town Distance Bands
Distance BandVillagesShare
Within 5 Km 32 94%
5-10 Km 2 5.9%
10-25 Km 0 0%
Over 25 Km 0 0%

Location and Distance Highlights

Location and distance fields show how Rajapalayam villages relate to nearby towns and headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 2 villages, with an average of 7.0 km. The farthest listed nearest-town distance is 8.0 km for Tiruchalur. Use these figures for orientation only.

Distance Summary
Distance TypeReported VillagesAverage kmMaximum kmVillagePlace / HQ
Nearest Town Distance 2 7 8 Tiruchalur Rajapalayam

About the Available Data

This data coverage section explains the fields available for Rajapalayam Taluk. The page summarises 26 data fields and 903 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 Available by Section
Data SectionFieldsReported ValuesAvailable / Positive Values
Census Codes and Administrative Details 6 228 152
Location and Distance 3 104 53
Population and Social Groups 3 109 99
Education Facilities 8 264 148
Connectivity, Roads and Transport 2 66 64
Financial, Market and Public Services 1 33 29
Power Supply 3 99 99

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
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Banking Context
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many villages are in Rajapalayam Taluk?

Rajapalayam Taluk has 38 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 33 inhabited villages. They are part of Virudhunagar district in Tamil Nadu.

Which is the most populated village in Rajapalayam Taluk?

Melarajakularaman (Part) is the most populated village listed for Rajapalayam Taluk, with 16,652 people and 5,238 households.

Which village has the largest recorded area in Rajapalayam Taluk?

Settur Rf has the largest recorded village area in Rajapalayam Taluk, at 6,425 hectares.

How many Gram Panchayats are reported for Rajapalayam Taluk?

The administrative summary reports 29 Gram Panchayats for Rajapalayam Taluk. Reported names include Arulputhur, Meenakshipuram, Puthur, Ayankollankondan, Nakkaneri, Krishnapuram and Chatrapatti , Melarajakularaman.

What village facilities are reported in Rajapalayam Taluk?

The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-count signals include primary school in 33 villages, mobile coverage in 33 villages, domestic power supply in 33 villages. These are historical records, not live service guarantees.

What bank ATM, CDM and CRM records are available for Rajapalayam Taluk?

Rajapalayam Taluk has 82 bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records from RBI-sourced data. Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Ltd has the highest number of listed records, with 11 entries. Verify current service details with the bank.

What can I find in the Rajapalayam Taluk village table?

The table lists villages with Census village code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility details where available.

Is Rajapalayam 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.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.