Ambattur Taluka - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Ambattur 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. Ambattur is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Annanur, while the nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 10.8 km.
The total area of the taluka is 180 km², including 51.54 km² rural area and 128.89 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 980 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Ambattur Taluka
Ambattur 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 | Ambattur | Urban | Not applicable |
| 2 | Athipattu | Urban | Not applicable |
| 3 | Kakkapallam | Urban | Not applicable |
| 4 | Korattur | Urban | Not applicable |
| 5 | Mannurpet | Urban | Not applicable |
| 6 | Menambedu | Urban | Not applicable |
| 7 | Mogapair | Urban | Not applicable |
| 8 | Oragadam | Urban | Not applicable |
| 9 | Padi | Urban | Not applicable |
| 10 | Patravakkam | Urban | Not applicable |
Population of Ambattur Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Ambattur Taluka has a total population of 9,06,580 people, consisting of 4,57,820 males and 4,48,760 females. There are 2,31,525 households in the taluka with an average population density of 5,025 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,06,580 | 54,085 | 8,52,495 |
| Male Population | 4,57,820 | 27,585 | 4,30,235 |
| Female Population | 4,48,760 | 26,500 | 4,22,260 |
| Total Households | 2,31,525 | 13,518 | 2,18,007 |
| Population Density | 5,025 / km² | 1,049 / km² | 6,614 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 7,35,126 literate people and 98,839 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 1,09,785 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 3,780 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) | 98,839 | 5,670 | 93,169 |
| Literate Population | 7,35,126 | 39,615 | 6,95,511 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,71,454 | 14,470 | 1,56,984 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 1,09,785 | 15,071 | 94,714 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 3,780 | 1,135 | 2,645 |
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.