Bahour Taluk
Bahour Taluk is a Town and Taluka in Puducherry District of Puducherry. In India, a taluka is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Bahour Taluk Block (CD) is 05912. The total area of Bahour Taluk Taluka is 85 km². Bahour Taluk has a sex ratio of approximately 1030 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bahour Taluk Taluka
Bahour Taluk Taluka has a total of 22 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Bahour Taluk Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aranganur | Seliamedu | Cuddalore (9 km) |
| 2 | Bahour | Bahour East | Cuddalore (8 km) |
| 3 | Embalam | Embalam | Villupuram (17 km) |
| 4 | Eripakkam | Eripakkam | Puducherry (20 km) |
| 5 | Irulansandy | Kuruvinatham | Cuddalore (8 km) |
| 6 | Kaduvanur | Manamedu | Nellikuppam (13 km) |
| 7 | Karaiyambuthur | Karayamputhur | Nellikupam (10 km) |
| 8 | Kariamanickam | Kariamanickam | Villupuram (19 km) |
| 9 | Karikalampakkam | Karikalampakkam | Puducherry (15 km) |
| 10 | Kirumampakkam | Kirumampakkam | Cuddalore (8 km) |
| 11 | Korkadu | Korkadu | Puducherry (14 km) |
| 12 | Kuruvinatham | Kuruvinatham | Cuddalore (9 km) |
| 13 | Madukkarai | Maducarai East | Villupuram (17 km) |
| 14 | Manamedu | Manamedu | Nellikuppam (15 km) |
| 15 | Manapattu | Manapet | Cuddalore (6 km) |
| 16 | Nettapakkam | Nettapakkam | Villupuram (20 km) |
| 17 | Outchimedu | Krishnavaram | Cuddalore (5 km) |
| 18 | Panayadikuppam | Karayamputhur | Nellikuppam (15 km) |
| 19 | Pandasozhanur | Kalmandapam | Villupuram (23 km) |
| 20 | Parikalpet | Parikalpattu | Cuddalore (5 km) |
| 21 | Pillaiarkuppam | Pillayarkuppam | Cuddalore (9 km) |
| 22 | Seliamedu | Seliamedu | Cuddalore (10 km) |
Population of Bahour Taluk Taluka
The population profile of Bahour Taluk Taluka offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Bahour Taluk Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,20,475 | 1,20,475 | N/A |
| Male Population | 59,337 | 59,337 | N/A |
| Female Population | 61,138 | 61,138 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,481 | 13,481 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,900 | 6,900 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,581 | 6,581 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 83,611 | 83,611 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 45,006 | 45,006 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 38,605 | 38,605 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 36,864 | 36,864 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 14,331 | 14,331 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 22,533 | 22,533 | N/A |
| Total Households | 28,712 | 28,712 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 1,20,475 people. Includes nearly 59,337 males and 61,138 females. Rural population is about 1,20,475 people.
- There are around 13,481 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 6,900 boys and 6,581 girls.
- Literate population is about 83,611 people. Non-literate population is around 36,864 people.
- There are nearly 28,712 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Bahour Taluk Taluka, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 38,861 | 38,861 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 18,882 | 18,882 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 19,979 | 19,979 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| ST Male Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| ST Female Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Population Density | 1,415 / km² | 1,415 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Bahour Taluk Taluka is approximately 38,861 people, including 18,882 males and 19,979 females. Around 38,861 people live in rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,415 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,415 people per sq. km.