Mathavaram
Mathavaram 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 Mathavaram Block (CD) is 05701. Total area of mathavaram taluka is 127 km² including 26.92 km² rural area and 99.87 km² urban area. Mathavaram taluka has a population of 5,96,156 peoples, out of which urban population is 5,66,796 while rural population is 29,360. Mathavaram has a sex ratio of approximately 978 females for every 1,000 males. Mathavaram taluka has a population density of 4702 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,50,990 houses in the sub-district, including 1,43,393 urban houses and 7,597 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 78.63% population of mathavaram taluka is literate, out of which 82.16% males and 75.02% females are literate.
List of Villages in Mathavaram Taluka
Mathavaram Taluka has a total of 22 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 Mathavaram Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Alinjivakkam | Alinjivakkam | Sengunram (3 km) |
2 | Ariyalur | Sendrambakkam | Naravarikuppam (7 km) |
3 | Chettimedu | N/A | Mathavaram |
4 | Elandancheri | N/A | Manali (6 km) |
5 | Grant Lyon | Grantlyon | Pazhal (2 km) |
6 | Kadapakkam | Kadapakkam | Manali (6 km) |
7 | Kadhirvedu | N/A | Mathavaram |
8 | Kosapur | N/A | Mathavaram |
9 | Mathur | Maddur | Mathavaram |
10 | Payasambakkam | Lyon | Naravarikuppam (5 km) |
11 | Pullilyon | Lyon | Naravarikuppam (1 km) |
12 | Puthagaram | N/A | Mathavaram |
13 | Sadayankuppam | N/A | Tiruvottiyur (6 km) |
14 | Sengundram | N/A | Mathavaram |
15 | Sirugavur | Vilangadupakkam | Mathavaram |
16 | Soorapattu | N/A | Mathavaram |
17 | Thandalkalani | N/A | Naravarikuppam (1 km) |
18 | Theerthagiriyampattu | Theerthakarayampattu | Mathavaram |
19 | Vadagarai | Vadakarai | Naravarikuppam (3 km) |
20 | Vadaperumbakkam | N/A | Puzhal (3 km) |
21 | Vilangadupakkam | Vilangadupakkam | Madhavaram (5 km) |
22 | Villakkupattu | N/A | Mathavaram |
Population of Mathavaram Taluka
The population profile of Mathavaram 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 Mathavaram'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 | 5,96,156 | 29,360 | 5,66,796 |
Male Population | 3,01,303 | 14,752 | 2,86,551 |
Female Population | 2,94,853 | 14,608 | 2,80,245 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 65,581 | 3,232 | 62,349 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 33,906 | 1,651 | 32,255 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 31,675 | 1,581 | 30,094 |
Literate Population | 4,68,761 | 21,938 | 4,46,823 |
Literate Male Population | 2,47,563 | 11,825 | 2,35,738 |
Literate Female Population | 2,21,198 | 10,113 | 2,11,085 |
Illiterate Population | 1,27,395 | 7,422 | 1,19,973 |
Illiterate Male Population | 53,740 | 2,927 | 50,813 |
Illiterate Female Population | 73,655 | 4,495 | 69,160 |
Total Households | 1,50,990 | 7,597 | 1,43,393 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Mathavaram 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 | 1,07,253 | 13,026 | 94,227 |
SC Male Population | 53,837 | 6,477 | 47,360 |
SC Female Population | 53,416 | 6,549 | 46,867 |
Total ST Population | 1,700 | 374 | 1,326 |
ST Male Population | 815 | 186 | 629 |
ST Female Population | 885 | 188 | 697 |
Population Density | 4,702 / km² | 1,091 / km² | 5,675 / km² |