Tambaram

Tambaram 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 Tambaram Block (CD) is 05703. Total area of tambaram taluka is 62 km² including 11.15 km² rural area and 51.31 km² urban area. Tambaram taluka has a population of 3,83,718 peoples, out of which urban population is 3,56,322 while rural population is 27,396. Tambaram has a sex ratio of approximately 977 females for every 1,000 males. Tambaram taluka has a population density of 6143 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 98,067 houses in the sub-district, including 91,201 urban houses and 6,866 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 82.50% population of tambaram taluka is literate, out of which 85.26% males and 79.69% females are literate.

List of Villages in Tambaram Taluka

Tambaram Taluka has a total of 8 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 Tambaram Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Agaramthen Thiruvencheri Tambaram (9 km)
2Kasbapuram Agaramthen Madampakkam (2 km)
3Kovilancheri Madurapakkam Madampakkam (4 km)
4Madurapakkam Madurapakkam Madambakkam (6 km)
5Moolacheri Madurapakkam Madambakkam (6 km)
6Mudichur Mudichur Tambaram (2 km)
7Tiruvancheri Thiruvencheri Tambaram
8Vengapakkam Agaramthen Madampakkam (5 km)

Population of Tambaram Taluka

The population profile of Tambaram 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 Tambaram's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 3,83,718 27,396 3,56,322
Male Population 1,94,083 13,762 1,80,321
Female Population 1,89,635 13,634 1,76,001
Child Population (Age 0–6) 39,732 3,255 36,477
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 20,228 1,645 18,583
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 19,504 1,610 17,894
Literate Population 3,16,582 21,061 2,95,521
Literate Male Population 1,65,468 11,085 1,54,383
Literate Female Population 1,51,114 9,976 1,41,138
Illiterate Population 67,136 6,335 60,801
Illiterate Male Population 28,615 2,677 25,938
Illiterate Female Population 38,521 3,658 34,863
Total Households 98,067 6,866 91,201

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Tambaram 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.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 54,289 5,408 48,881
SC Male Population 27,117 2,699 24,418
SC Female Population 27,172 2,709 24,463
Total ST Population 3,523 699 2,824
ST Male Population 1,784 347 1,437
ST Female Population 1,739 352 1,387
Population Density 6,143 / km² 2,457 / km² 6,944 / km²