Yanam Taluk
Yanam Taluk is a Town and Taluka in Yanam 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 Yanam Taluk Block (CD) is 05908. The total area of Yanam Taluk Taluka is 30 km². Yanam Taluk has a sex ratio of approximately 1037 females per 1,000 males.
Population of Yanam Taluk Taluka
The population profile of Yanam 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 Yanam 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 | 55,626 | N/A | 55,626 |
| Male Population | 27,301 | N/A | 27,301 |
| 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 |
| Total Households | 13,812 | N/A | 13,812 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 55,626 people. Includes nearly 27,301 males and 28,325 females. Urban population is nearly 55,626 people.
- There are around 6,204 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 3,230 boys and 2,974 girls.
- Literate population is about 39,274 people. Non-literate population is around 16,352 people.
- There are nearly 13,812 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Yanam 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Yanam Taluk Taluka is approximately 8,427 people, including 4,100 males and 4,327 females. Nearly 8,427 people reside in urban areas.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,854 people per square kilometre, urban areas record nearly 1,854 people per sq. km.