Cuddalore

Cuddalore 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 Cuddalore Block (CD) is 05789. Total area of cuddalore taluka is 308 km² including 271.50 km² rural area and 36.79 km² urban area. Cuddalore taluka has a population of 4,26,466 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,12,168 while rural population is 2,14,298. Cuddalore has a sex ratio of approximately 1003 females for every 1,000 males. Cuddalore taluka has a population density of 1383 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,03,687 houses in the sub-district, including 51,753 urban houses and 51,934 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 72.51% population of cuddalore taluka is literate, out of which 77.75% males and 67.29% females are literate.

List of Villages in Cuddalore Taluka

Cuddalore Taluka has a total of 71 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 Cuddalore Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Cuddalore Taluka

The population profile of Cuddalore 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 Cuddalore'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 Cuddalore 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.