Vedaranyam

Vedaranyam is a Town and Taluka in Nagapattinam 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 Vedaranyam Block (CD) is 05802. Total area of vedaranyam taluka is 667 km² including 582.15 km² rural area and 85.31 km² urban area. Vedaranyam taluka has a population of 2,16,065 peoples, out of which urban population is 47,064 while rural population is 1,69,001. Vedaranyam has a sex ratio of approximately 1015 females for every 1,000 males. Vedaranyam taluka has a population density of 324 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 59,588 houses in the sub-district, including 12,108 urban houses and 47,480 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 75.42% population of vedaranyam taluka is literate, out of which 81.80% males and 69.15% females are literate.

List of Villages in Vedaranyam Taluka

Vedaranyam Taluka has a total of 50 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 Vedaranyam Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Vedaranyam Taluka

The population profile of Vedaranyam 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 Vedaranyam'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 Vedaranyam 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.