Sholinganallur
Sholinganallur 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 Sholinganallur Block (CD) is 05705. The total area of Sholinganallur Taluka is 116 km², which includes 31.87 km² of rural area and 84.33 km² of urban area. Sholinganallur has a sex ratio of approximately 975 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Sholinganallur Taluka
Sholinganallur Taluka has a total of 17 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 Sholinganallur Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arasankalani | Ottiambakkam | Sholinganallur (8 km) |
| 2 | Injambakkam | N/A | Sholinganallur |
| 3 | Jalladiampet | N/A | Sholinganallur |
| 4 | Karapakkam | N/A | Sholinganallur |
| 5 | Koilambakkam | Kovilambakkam | Sholinganallur |
| 6 | Kottivakkam | N/A | Sholinganallur |
| 7 | Madippakkam | N/A | Sholinganallur |
| 8 | Medavakkam | Medavakkam | Sholinganallur |
| 9 | Neelankarai | N/A | Sholinganallur |
| 10 | Oggiyamduraipakkam | N/A | Sholinganallur |
| 11 | Ottiambakkam | Ottiambakkam | Sholinganallur (8 km) |
| 12 | Palavakkam | N/A | Sholinganallur |
| 13 | Perumbakkam | Perumbakkam | Sholinganallur (3 km) |
| 14 | Semmanjeri | N/A | Sholinganallur (3 km) |
| 15 | Sittalapakkam | Siththaalapaakkam | Sholinganallur (4 km) |
| 16 | Uthandi | N/A | Sholinganallur (8 km) |
| 17 | Vengavasal | Vengaivasal | Sholinganallur |
Population of Sholinganallur Taluka
The population profile of Sholinganallur 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 Sholinganallur 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 | 5,63,342 | 70,441 | 4,92,901 |
| Male Population | 2,85,167 | 35,719 | 2,49,448 |
| Female Population | 2,78,175 | 34,722 | 2,43,453 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 64,665 | 7,833 | 56,832 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 33,119 | 4,026 | 29,093 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 31,546 | 3,807 | 27,739 |
| Literate Population | 4,41,020 | 53,280 | 3,87,740 |
| Literate Male Population | 2,33,036 | 28,507 | 2,04,529 |
| Literate Female Population | 2,07,984 | 24,773 | 1,83,211 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,22,322 | 17,161 | 1,05,161 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 52,131 | 7,212 | 44,919 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 70,191 | 9,949 | 60,242 |
| Total Households | 1,43,615 | 16,480 | 1,27,135 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Sholinganallur Taluka is around 5,63,342 people. This includes 2,85,167 males and 2,78,175 females. Rural population is about 70,441 (35,719 males and 34,722 females), while urban population is nearly 4,92,901 (2,49,448 males and 2,43,453 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 64,665 of the population, with 33,119 boys and 31,546 girls. Rural areas have 7,833 children, and urban areas have about 56,832 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 4,41,020 literate people in Sholinganallur Taluka, including 2,33,036 literate males and 2,07,984 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 53,280 individuals and urban literacy covers around 3,87,740 people.
- About 1,22,322 people in Sholinganallur Taluka are not literate, including 52,131 males and 70,191 females. Rural areas include 17,161 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 1,05,161 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 1,43,615 households, with 16,480 in villages and 1,27,135 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Sholinganallur 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 | 74,531 | 13,196 | 61,335 |
| SC Male Population | 37,549 | 6,674 | 30,875 |
| SC Female Population | 36,982 | 6,522 | 30,460 |
| Total ST Population | 2,258 | 913 | 1,345 |
| ST Male Population | 1,118 | 444 | 674 |
| ST Female Population | 1,140 | 469 | 671 |
| Population Density | 4,848 / km² | 2,210 / km² | 5,845 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Sholinganallur Taluka is approximately 74,531 people, including 37,549 males and 36,982 females. Around 13,196 people live in rural parts. Nearly 61,335 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Sholinganallur Taluka is about 2,258 people, including 1,118 males and 1,140 females. Around 913 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,345 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 4,848 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 2,210 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 5,845 people per sq. km.