All Information About Palakkodu Subdistrict
Detailed information about Palakkodu Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Palakkodu is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Dharmapuri District of Tamil nadu State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Palakkodu - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5885 |
| District | Dharmapuri |
| Census Code 2011 | 5885 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 39 |
| Number of Villages | 71 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Dharmapuri (Code: 511) |
| Assembly Constituency | Harur (Code: 3906) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Harur | Sampathkumar.V ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Palakkodu Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
346,489
M: 178,574
F: 167,915 |
| Rural |
299,568
M: 155,018
F: 144,550 |
| Urban |
46,921
M: 23,556
F: 23,365 |
Number of Households: 84,641
Population Distribution
Total: 346,489 (Male: 178,574, Female: 167,915)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 40,639 (Male: 21,450, Female: 19,189)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 33,977 (Male: 17,180, Female: 16,797)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 5,874 (Male: 2,977, Female: 2,897)
Literate Population
Total: 200,273 (Male: 116,603, Female: 83,670)
Illiterate Population
Total: 146,216 (Male: 61,971, Female: 84,245)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 177,189 (Male: 104,342, Female: 72,847)
Main Workers
Total: 151,604 (Male: 92,418, Female: 59,186)
Marginal Workers
Total: 25,585 (Male: 11,924, Female: 13,661)
Non-Workers
Total: 169,300 (Male: 74,232, Female: 95,068)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 46,169 (Male: 27,366, Female: 18,803)
- Agricultural Laborers: 53,421 (Male: 25,321, Female: 28,100)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,167 (Male: 962, Female: 1,205)
- Other Workers: 49,847 (Male: 38,769, Female: 11,078)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 2,945 (Male: 1,457, Female: 1,488)
- Agricultural Laborers: 13,588 (Male: 5,553, Female: 8,035)
- Household Industry Workers: 822 (Male: 237, Female: 585)
- Other Workers: 8,230 (Male: 4,677, Female: 3,553)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Palakkodu Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
346,489
M: 178,574
F: 167,915 |
| Rural |
299,568
M: 155,018
F: 144,550 |
| Urban |
46,921
M: 23,556
F: 23,365 |
Number of Households: 84,641
Population Distribution
Total: 346,489 (Male: 178,574, Female: 167,915)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 40,639 (Male: 21,450, Female: 19,189)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 33,977 (Male: 17,180, Female: 16,797)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 5,874 (Male: 2,977, Female: 2,897)
Literate Population
Total: 200,273 (Male: 116,603, Female: 83,670)
Illiterate Population
Total: 146,216 (Male: 61,971, Female: 84,245)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 177,189 (Male: 104,342, Female: 72,847)
Main Workers
Total: 151,604 (Male: 92,418, Female: 59,186)
Marginal Workers
Total: 25,585 (Male: 11,924, Female: 13,661)
Non-Workers
Total: 169,300 (Male: 74,232, Female: 95,068)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 46,169 (Male: 27,366, Female: 18,803)
- Agricultural Laborers: 53,421 (Male: 25,321, Female: 28,100)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,167 (Male: 962, Female: 1,205)
- Other Workers: 49,847 (Male: 38,769, Female: 11,078)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 2,945 (Male: 1,457, Female: 1,488)
- Agricultural Laborers: 13,588 (Male: 5,553, Female: 8,035)
- Household Industry Workers: 822 (Male: 237, Female: 585)
- Other Workers: 8,230 (Male: 4,677, Female: 3,553)
Grampanchayat List of Palakkodu Tehsil/Taluka
Palakkodu Tehsil comprises 39 Gram Panchayats and 71 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Palakkodu. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Palakkodu
Palakkodu is located in the Dharmapuri District of Tamil nadu State, India.
Palakkodu Tehsil has 71 villages.
Palakkodu has a total of 39 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Palakkodu is 346,489.
In Palakkodu, there are 178,574 males and 167,915 females.
There are 40,639 children in Palakkodu, comprising 21,450 males and 19,189 females.
In Palakkodu, the literate population is 200,273 (116,603 males and 83,670 females). The illiterate population is 146,216 (61,971 males and 84,245 females).