Kancheepuram

Kancheepuram is a district in the Tamil Nadu State of India. The total area of Kancheepuram district is 4,483 km², which includes 3,818.41 km² of rural area and 664.59 km² of urban area. There are about 962 villages in Kancheepuram district.

For administrative convenience, Kancheepuram district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.

A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.

Chengalpattu is the largest taluka in kancheepuram district covering area of 778.01 km² while Tambaram is the smallest taluka in kancheepuram district covering area of 62.46 km². Alandur is the most populous whereas Uthiramerur is the least populous taluka in kancheepuram district. There are 10 talukas in Kancheepuram district. Here is the list of all Kancheepuram Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Kancheepuram District

#Taluka (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Alandur896,42,237
2Chengalpattu7785,73,406
3Cheyyur6092,06,019
4Kancheepuram6364,97,711
5Maduranthakam7642,75,953
6Sholinganallur1165,63,342
7Sriperumbudur6425,10,836
8Tambaram623,83,718
9Tirukalukundram3591,96,897
10Uthiramerur4271,48,133

Population of Kancheepuram District

The population of Kancheepuram offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.

Basic Population Details

This section covers important demographic figures of Kancheepuram, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 39,98,252 14,59,916 25,38,336
Total Male Population 20,12,958 7,34,979 12,77,979
Total Female Population 19,85,294 7,24,937 12,60,357
Child Population (Age 0–6) 4,31,574 1,58,626 2,72,948
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,20,341 80,899 1,39,442
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,11,233 77,727 1,33,506
Literate Population 30,13,382 9,88,378 20,25,004
Literate Male Population 16,11,461 5,46,994 10,64,467
Literate Female Population 14,01,921 4,41,384 9,60,537
Illiterate Population 9,84,870 4,71,538 5,13,332
Illiterate Male Population 4,01,497 1,87,985 2,13,512
Illiterate Female Population 5,83,373 2,83,553 2,99,820
Households 10,06,245 3,61,365 6,44,880

Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Kancheepuram district based on Census 2011:

  • Total population of Kancheepuram district is 39,98,252, including 20,12,958 males and 19,85,294 females. In rural areas, it is 14,59,916, including 7,34,979 males and 7,24,937 females. In urban areas, it is 25,38,336, including 12,77,979 males and 12,60,357 females.
  • Child population (0–6 years) in Kancheepuram district is 4,31,574, including 2,20,341 boys and 2,11,233 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,58,626, including 80,899 boys and 77,727 girls. In urban areas, it is 2,72,948, including 1,39,442 boys and 1,33,506 girls.
  • Literate population in Kancheepuram district is around 30,13,382, including 16,11,461 males and 14,01,921 females. In rural areas, it is 9,88,378, including 5,46,994 males and 4,41,384 females. In urban areas, it is 20,25,004, including 10,64,467 males and 9,60,537 females.
  • Illiterate population in Kancheepuram district is about 9,84,870, including 4,01,497 males and 5,83,373 females. In rural areas, it is 4,71,538, including 1,87,985 males and 2,83,553 females. In urban areas, it is 5,13,332, including 2,13,512 males and 2,99,820 females.
  • There are about 10,06,245 households in Kancheepuram district, including 3,61,365 in rural areas and 6,44,880 in urban areas.

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Kancheepuram. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 9,48,081 5,50,997 3,97,084
SC Male Population 4,74,264 2,75,720 1,98,544
SC Female Population 4,73,817 2,75,277 1,98,540
Total ST Population 41,210 27,057 14,153
ST Male Population 20,605 13,486 7,119
ST Female Population 20,605 13,571 7,034
Population Density 892 / km² 382 / km² 3,819 / km²

Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Kancheepuram district based on Census 2011:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kancheepuram district is approximately 9,48,081, including 4,74,264 males and 4,73,817 females. In rural areas, it is 5,50,997, including 2,75,720 males and 2,75,277 females. In urban areas, it is 3,97,084, including 1,98,544 males and 1,98,540 females.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kancheepuram district is about 41,210, including 20,605 males and 20,605 females. In rural areas, it is 27,057, including 13,486 males and 13,571 females. In urban areas, it is 14,153, including 7,119 males and 7,034 females.
  • Overall population density of Kancheepuram district is around 892 people per km². Rural areas have about 382 people per km². Urban areas have about 3,819 people per km².