Yanam

Yanam is a district in the Puducherry Union Territory of India. Total area of Yanam is 30 km². As per 2011 stats, Yanam has a population of 55,626 peoples. The district has a population density of 1854 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 13,812 houses in the district.

The Yanam district is further divided in to Talukas / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.

For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.

There are 1 talukas in Yanam district. Here is the list of all Yanam Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Yanam District

#Taluka (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Yanam Taluk3055,626

Population of Yanam District

The population of Yanam offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.

Basic Population Details

This section covers important demographic figures of Yanam, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 55,626 N/A 55,626
Total Male Population 27,301 N/A 27,301
Total Female Population 28,325 N/A 28,325
Child Population (Age 0–6) 6,204 N/A 6,204
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 3,230 N/A 3,230
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,974 N/A 2,974
Literate Population 39,274 N/A 39,274
Literate Male Population 19,919 N/A 19,919
Literate Female Population 19,355 N/A 19,355
Illiterate Population 16,352 N/A 16,352
Illiterate Male Population 7,382 N/A 7,382
Illiterate Female Population 8,970 N/A 8,970
Households 13,812 N/A 13,812

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Yanam. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 8,427 N/A 8,427
SC Male Population 4,100 N/A 4,100
SC Female Population 4,327 N/A 4,327
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 1,854 / km² N/A 1,854 / km²