Cheyyur

Cheyyur 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 Cheyyur Block (CD) is 05711. Total area of cheyyur taluka is 609 km² including 575.42 km² rural area and 34.00 km² urban area. Cheyyur taluka has a population of 2,06,019 peoples, out of which urban population is 28,172 while rural population is 1,77,847. Cheyyur has a sex ratio of approximately 996 females for every 1,000 males. Cheyyur taluka has a population density of 338 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 50,475 houses in the sub-district, including 6,734 urban houses and 43,741 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 65.72% population of cheyyur taluka is literate, out of which 72.47% males and 58.94% females are literate.

List of Villages in Cheyyur Taluka

Cheyyur Taluka has a total of 116 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 Cheyyur Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Cheyyur Taluka

The population profile of Cheyyur 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 Cheyyur'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 Cheyyur 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.