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 Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Agaramthen | Thiruvencheri | Tambaram (9 km) |
2 | Kasbapuram | Agaramthen | Madampakkam (2 km) |
3 | Kovilancheri | Madurapakkam | Madampakkam (4 km) |
4 | Madurapakkam | Madurapakkam | Madambakkam (6 km) |
5 | Moolacheri | Madurapakkam | Madambakkam (6 km) |
6 | Mudichur | Mudichur | Tambaram (2 km) |
7 | Tiruvancheri | Thiruvencheri | Tambaram |
8 | Vengapakkam | 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 |
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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 |
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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 |