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 information the sub-district code of Sholinganallur Block (CD) is 05705. Total area of sholinganallur taluka is 116 km² including 31.87 km² rural area and 84.33 km² urban area. Sholinganallur taluka has a population of 5,63,342 peoples, out of which urban population is 4,92,901 while rural population is 70,441. Sholinganallur has a sex ratio of approximately 975 females for every 1,000 males. Sholinganallur taluka has a population density of 4848 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,43,615 houses in the sub-district, including 1,27,135 urban houses and 16,480 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 78.29% population of sholinganallur taluka is literate, out of which 81.72% males and 74.77% females are literate.

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.

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'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 Sholinganallur 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.