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, the sub-district code of Ambattur Block (CD) is 05700. The total area of Ambattur Taluka is 180 km², which includes 51.54 km² of rural area and 128.89 km² of urban area. Ambattur has a sex ratio of approximately 980 females per 1,000 males.
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 Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alathur | Alathur | Thirunindravur (6 km) |
| 2 | Arakkambakkam | Arakkambakkam | Avadi (11 km) |
| 3 | Ayappakkam | Ayappakkam | Ambattur |
| 4 | Kadavur | Vellacheri | Avadi (10 km) |
| 5 | Karambakkam | N/A | Ambattur |
| 6 | Kilakondaiyur | Karalappakkam | Thirunindravur (13 km) |
| 7 | Melpakkam | N/A | Avadi (10 km) |
| 8 | Morai | Morai | Avadi (10 km) |
| 9 | Nerkunram | Nerkundram | Ambattur |
| 10 | Nolambur | N/A | Ambattur |
| 11 | Palavedu | Palavedu | Avadi (12 km) |
| 12 | Pammadukulam | Pammadhukulam | Madhavaram (6 km) |
| 13 | Pandeswaram | Pandeshwaram | Avadi (13 km) |
| 14 | Pothur | Potthur | Sayathur (8 km) |
| 15 | Ramapuram | Ramapuram | Ambattur |
| 16 | Vanagaram | Adayalampattu | Ambattur |
| 17 | Vellacheri | Vellacheri | Avadi (10 km) |
| 18 | Vellanur | 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 Taluka'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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Ambattur Taluka is around 9,06,580 people. This includes 4,57,820 males and 4,48,760 females. Rural population is about 54,085 (27,585 males and 26,500 females), while urban population is nearly 8,52,495 (4,30,235 males and 4,22,260 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 98,839 of the population, with 50,683 boys and 48,156 girls. Rural areas have 5,670 children, and urban areas have about 93,169 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 7,35,126 literate people in Ambattur Taluka, including 3,85,011 literate males and 3,50,115 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 39,615 individuals and urban literacy covers around 6,95,511 people.
- About 1,71,454 people in Ambattur Taluka are not literate, including 72,809 males and 98,645 females. Rural areas include 14,470 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 1,56,984 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 2,31,525 households, with 13,518 in villages and 2,18,007 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Ambattur Taluka, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Ambattur Taluka is approximately 1,09,785 people, including 55,099 males and 54,686 females. Around 15,071 people live in rural parts. Nearly 94,714 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Ambattur Taluka is about 3,780 people, including 1,904 males and 1,876 females. Around 1,135 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 2,645 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 5,025 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,049 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 6,614 people per sq. km.