Kancheepuram

Kancheepuram 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 Kancheepuram Block (CD) is 05707. Total area of kancheepuram taluka is 636 km² including 581.32 km² rural area and 54.90 km² urban area. Kancheepuram taluka has a population of 4,97,711 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,75,085 while rural population is 2,22,626. Kancheepuram has a sex ratio of approximately 1001 females for every 1,000 males. Kancheepuram taluka has a population density of 782 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,24,877 houses in the sub-district, including 69,314 urban houses and 55,563 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 71.85% population of kancheepuram taluka is literate, out of which 77.83% males and 65.86% females are literate.

List of Villages in Kancheepuram Taluka

Kancheepuram Taluka has a total of 169 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 Kancheepuram Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Kancheepuram Taluka

The population profile of Kancheepuram 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 Kancheepuram'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 Kancheepuram 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.