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, the sub-district code of Alandur Block (CD) is 05704. The total area of Alandur Taluka is 89 km². Alandur has a sex ratio of approximately 993 females per 1,000 males.

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 Taluka'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

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population is approximately 6,42,237 people. Includes nearly 3,22,086 males and 3,20,151 females. Urban population is nearly 6,42,237 people.
  • There are around 67,032 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 34,107 boys and 32,925 girls.
  • Literate population is about 5,29,260 people. Non-literate population is around 1,12,977 people.
  • There are nearly 1,64,765 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Alandur Taluka, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

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

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Alandur Taluka is approximately 1,06,748 people, including 53,207 males and 53,541 females. Nearly 1,06,748 people reside in urban areas.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Alandur Taluka is about 2,266 people, including 1,161 males and 1,105 females. Nearly 2,266 live in towns or urban regions.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 7,247 people per square kilometre, urban areas record nearly 7,247 people per sq. km.