Alandur Taluka - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Alandur is an administrative taluka in the Chennai district of Tamil Nadu, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Alandur is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Chromepet, while the nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 4.1 km.
The total area of the taluka is 89 km², including 0.00 km² rural area and 88.62 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 993 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Alandur Taluka
Alandur Taluka has a total of 10 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 | Adambakkam | Urban | Not applicable |
| 2 | Alandur | Urban | Not applicable |
| 3 | Madanandapuram | Urban | Not applicable |
| 4 | Manappakkam | Urban | Not applicable |
| 5 | Meenambakkam | Urban | Not applicable |
| 6 | Mugalivakkam | Urban | Not applicable |
| 7 | Nandambakkam | Urban | Not applicable |
| 8 | Nanganallur | Urban | Not applicable |
| 9 | Pazhavanthangal | Urban | Not applicable |
| 10 | Thalakanacheri | Urban | Not applicable |
Population of Alandur Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Alandur Taluka has a total population of 6,42,237 people, consisting of 3,22,086 males and 3,20,151 females. There are 1,64,765 households in the taluka with an average population density of 7,247 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,42,237 | 0 | 6,42,237 |
| Male Population | 3,22,086 | 0 | 3,22,086 |
| Female Population | 3,20,151 | 0 | 3,20,151 |
| Total Households | 1,64,765 | 0 | 1,64,765 |
| Population Density | 7,247 / km² | 0 / km² | 7,247 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 5,29,260 literate people and 67,032 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 1,06,748 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 2,266 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) | 67,032 | 0 | 67,032 |
| Literate Population | 5,29,260 | 0 | 5,29,260 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,12,977 | 0 | 1,12,977 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 1,06,748 | 0 | 1,06,748 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 2,266 | 0 | 2,266 |
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.