Alandur

Alandur is a Town and Taluka in Kancheepuram 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 Alandur Block (CD) is 05704. Total area of alandur taluka is 89 km². Alandur taluka has a population of 6,42,237 peoples. Alandur taluka has a population density of 7247 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,64,765 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 82.41% population of alandur taluka is literate, out of which 85.07% males and 79.73% females are literate.

List of Villages in Alandur Taluka

Alandur Taluka has a total of 7 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 Alandur Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Cowl Bazaar Cowlbazar Alandur
2Kolapakkam Kolapakkam Alandur
3Moovarasampettai Moovarasampattu Alandur
4Mowlivakkam Mowlivakkam Alandur
5Nanmangalam Nanmangalam Alandur
6Polichalur Cowlbazar Alandur
7Tirusulam Thirusulam Alandur

Population of Alandur Taluka

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

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 6,42,237 N/A 6,42,237
Male Population 3,22,086 N/A 3,22,086
Female Population 3,20,151 N/A 3,20,151
Child Population (Age 0–6) 67,032 N/A 67,032
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 34,107 N/A 34,107
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 32,925 N/A 32,925
Literate Population 5,29,260 N/A 5,29,260
Literate Male Population 2,74,012 N/A 2,74,012
Literate Female Population 2,55,248 N/A 2,55,248
Illiterate Population 1,12,977 N/A 1,12,977
Illiterate Male Population 48,074 N/A 48,074
Illiterate Female Population 64,903 N/A 64,903
Total Households 1,64,765 N/A 1,64,765

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Alandur 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.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 1,06,748 N/A 1,06,748
SC Male Population 53,207 N/A 53,207
SC Female Population 53,541 N/A 53,541
Total ST Population 2,266 N/A 2,266
ST Male Population 1,161 N/A 1,161
ST Female Population 1,105 N/A 1,105
Population Density 7,247 / km² N/A 7,247 / km²