Yanam Taluka - Puducherry, Puducherry
Yanam is an administrative taluka in the Puducherry district of Puducherry, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Yanam is the main town for most villages within the taluka.
The total area of the taluka is 30 km², including 0.00 km² rural area and 30.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1037 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Yanam Taluka
Yanam Taluka has a total of 6 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Taluka, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adivipolam | Urban | Not applicable |
| 2 | France-Tippah | Urban | Not applicable |
| 3 | Iski-Tippah Islands | Urban | Not applicable |
| 4 | Kanakalapeta | Urban | Not applicable |
| 5 | Mettakur | Urban | Not applicable |
| 6 | Yanam | Urban | Not applicable |
Population of Yanam Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Yanam Taluka has a total population of 55,626 people, consisting of 27,301 males and 28,325 females. There are 13,812 households in the taluka with an average population density of 1,854 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 55,626 | 0 | 55,626 |
| Male Population | 27,301 | 0 | 27,301 |
| Female Population | 28,325 | 0 | 28,325 |
| Total Households | 13,812 | 0 | 13,812 |
| Population Density | 1,854 / km² | 0 / km² | 1,854 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 39,274 literate people and 6,204 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 8,427 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 0 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,204 | 0 | 6,204 |
| Literate Population | 39,274 | 0 | 39,274 |
| Illiterate Population | 16,352 | 0 | 16,352 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 8,427 | 0 | 8,427 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.