Chengalpattu

Chengalpattu 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 Chengalpattu Block (CD) is 05706. Total area of chengalpattu taluka is 778 km² including 624.15 km² rural area and 153.86 km² urban area. Chengalpattu taluka has a population of 5,73,406 peoples, out of which urban population is 3,09,028 while rural population is 2,64,378. Chengalpattu has a sex ratio of approximately 982 females for every 1,000 males. Chengalpattu taluka has a population density of 737 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,42,062 houses in the sub-district, including 77,037 urban houses and 65,025 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 75.73% population of chengalpattu taluka is literate, out of which 80.63% males and 70.74% females are literate.

List of Villages in Chengalpattu Taluka

Chengalpattu Taluka has a total of 178 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 Chengalpattu Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Chengalpattu Taluka

The population profile of Chengalpattu 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 Chengalpattu'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 Chengalpattu 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.