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, the sub-district code of Mathavaram Block (CD) is 05701. The total area of Mathavaram Taluka is 127 km², which includes 26.92 km² of rural area and 99.87 km² of urban area. Mathavaram has a sex ratio of approximately 978 females per 1,000 males.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Mathavaram Taluka is around 5,96,156 people. This includes 3,01,303 males and 2,94,853 females. Rural population is about 29,360 (14,752 males and 14,608 females), while urban population is nearly 5,66,796 (2,86,551 males and 2,80,245 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 65,581 of the population, with 33,906 boys and 31,675 girls. Rural areas have 3,232 children, and urban areas have about 62,349 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 4,68,761 literate people in Mathavaram Taluka, including 2,47,563 literate males and 2,21,198 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 21,938 individuals and urban literacy covers around 4,46,823 people.
- About 1,27,395 people in Mathavaram Taluka are not literate, including 53,740 males and 73,655 females. Rural areas include 7,422 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 1,19,973 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 1,50,990 households, with 7,597 in villages and 1,43,393 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Mathavaram 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 | 1,07,253 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Mathavaram Taluka is approximately 1,07,253 people, including 53,837 males and 53,416 females. Around 13,026 people live in rural parts. Nearly 94,227 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Mathavaram Taluka is about 1,700 people, including 815 males and 885 females. Around 374 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,326 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 4,702 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,091 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 5,675 people per sq. km.