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 NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Alinjivakkam Alinjivakkam Sengunram (3 km)
2Ariyalur Sendrambakkam Naravarikuppam (7 km)
3Chettimedu N/A Mathavaram
4Elandancheri N/A Manali (6 km)
5Grant Lyon Grantlyon Pazhal (2 km)
6Kadapakkam Kadapakkam Manali (6 km)
7Kadhirvedu N/A Mathavaram
8Kosapur N/A Mathavaram
9Mathur Maddur Mathavaram
10Payasambakkam Lyon Naravarikuppam (5 km)
11Pullilyon Lyon Naravarikuppam (1 km)
12Puthagaram N/A Mathavaram
13Sadayankuppam N/A Tiruvottiyur (6 km)
14Sengundram N/A Mathavaram
15Sirugavur Vilangadupakkam Mathavaram
16Soorapattu N/A Mathavaram
17Thandalkalani N/A Naravarikuppam (1 km)
18Theerthagiriyampattu Theerthakarayampattu Mathavaram
19Vadagarai Vadakarai Naravarikuppam (3 km)
20Vadaperumbakkam N/A Puzhal (3 km)
21Vilangadupakkam Vilangadupakkam Madhavaram (5 km)
22Villakkupattu 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
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
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