Mathavaram Taluka - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Mathavaram 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. Mathavaram is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Villivakkam, while the nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 15.0 km.
The total area of the taluka is 127 km², including 26.92 km² rural area and 99.87 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 978 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Mathavaram Taluka
Mathavaram Taluka has a total of 12 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 | Chettimedu | Urban | Not applicable |
| 2 | Kathirvedu | Urban | Not applicable |
| 3 | Kosapur | Urban | Not applicable |
| 4 | Madhavaram | Urban | Not applicable |
| 5 | Manchambakkam | Urban | Not applicable |
| 6 | Mathavaram | Urban | Not applicable |
| 7 | Mathur | Urban | Not applicable |
| 8 | Puthagaram | Urban | Not applicable |
| 9 | Puzhal | Urban | Not applicable |
| 10 | Surapet | Urban | Not applicable |
| 11 | Vadaperumbakkam | Urban | Not applicable |
| 12 | Villakupattu | Urban | Not applicable |
Population of Mathavaram Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Mathavaram Taluka has a total population of 5,96,156 people, consisting of 3,01,303 males and 2,94,853 females. There are 1,50,990 households in the taluka with an average population density of 4,702 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,96,156 | 29,360 | 5,66,796 |
| Male Population | 3,01,303 | 14,752 | 2,86,551 |
| Female Population | 2,94,853 | 14,608 | 2,80,245 |
| Total Households | 1,50,990 | 7,597 | 1,43,393 |
| Population Density | 4,702 / km² | 1,091 / km² | 5,675 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 4,68,761 literate people and 65,581 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 1,07,253 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,700 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) | 65,581 | 3,232 | 62,349 |
| Literate Population | 4,68,761 | 21,938 | 4,46,823 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,27,395 | 7,422 | 1,19,973 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 1,07,253 | 13,026 | 94,227 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,700 | 374 | 1,326 |
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.