Ambattur

Ambattur is a Town and Taluka in Thiruvallur 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 Ambattur Block (CD) is 05700. Total area of ambattur taluka is 180 km² including 51.54 km² rural area and 128.89 km² urban area. Ambattur taluka has a population of 9,06,580 peoples, out of which urban population is 8,52,495 while rural population is 54,085. Ambattur has a sex ratio of approximately 980 females for every 1,000 males. Ambattur taluka has a population density of 5025 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 2,31,525 houses in the sub-district, including 2,18,007 urban houses and 13,518 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 81.09% population of ambattur taluka is literate, out of which 84.10% males and 78.02% females are literate.

List of Villages in Ambattur Taluka

Ambattur Taluka has a total of 18 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 Ambattur Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Alathur Alathur Thirunindravur (6 km)
2Arakkambakkam Arakkambakkam Avadi (11 km)
3Ayappakkam Ayappakkam Ambattur
4Kadavur Vellacheri Avadi (10 km)
5Karambakkam N/A Ambattur
6Kilakondaiyur Karalappakkam Thirunindravur (13 km)
7Melpakkam N/A Avadi (10 km)
8Morai Morai Avadi (10 km)
9Nerkunram Nerkundram Ambattur
10Nolambur N/A Ambattur
11Palavedu Palavedu Avadi (12 km)
12Pammadukulam Pammadhukulam Madhavaram (6 km)
13Pandeswaram Pandeshwaram Avadi (13 km)
14Pothur Potthur Sayathur (8 km)
15Ramapuram Ramapuram Ambattur
16Vanagaram Adayalampattu Ambattur
17Vellacheri Vellacheri Avadi (10 km)
18Vellanur Vellanoor Avadi (7 km)

Population of Ambattur Taluka

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

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 9,06,580 54,085 8,52,495
Male Population 4,57,820 27,585 4,30,235
Female Population 4,48,760 26,500 4,22,260
Child Population (Age 0–6) 98,839 5,670 93,169
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 50,683 2,908 47,775
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 48,156 2,762 45,394
Literate Population 7,35,126 39,615 6,95,511
Literate Male Population 3,85,011 21,786 3,63,225
Literate Female Population 3,50,115 17,829 3,32,286
Illiterate Population 1,71,454 14,470 1,56,984
Illiterate Male Population 72,809 5,799 67,010
Illiterate Female Population 98,645 8,671 89,974
Total Households 2,31,525 13,518 2,18,007

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Ambattur 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 1,09,785 15,071 94,714
SC Male Population 55,099 7,461 47,638
SC Female Population 54,686 7,610 47,076
Total ST Population 3,780 1,135 2,645
ST Male Population 1,904 548 1,356
ST Female Population 1,876 587 1,289
Population Density 5,025 / km² 1,049 / km² 6,614 / km²