Chidambaram

Chidambaram is a Town and Taluka in Cuddalore District of Tamil Nadu. 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 information the sub-district code of Chidambaram Block (CD) is 05791. Total area of chidambaram taluka is 599 km² including 523.96 km² rural area and 74.54 km² urban area. Chidambaram taluka has a population of 4,67,909 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,69,000 while rural population is 2,98,909. Chidambaram has a sex ratio of approximately 989 females for every 1,000 males. Chidambaram taluka has a population density of 782 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,14,074 houses in the sub-district, including 39,228 urban houses and 74,846 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 73.86% population of chidambaram taluka is literate, out of which 79.20% males and 68.46% females are literate.

List of Villages in Chidambaram Taluka

Chidambaram Taluka has a total of 174 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Chidambaram Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Chidambaram Taluka

The population profile of Chidambaram 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 Chidambaram's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Chidambaram Taluka , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.