Pallipattu
Pallipattu 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 Pallipattu Block (CD) is 05697. The total area of Pallipattu Taluka is 351 km², which includes 303.50 km² of rural area and 47.55 km² of urban area. Pallipattu has a sex ratio of approximately 987 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Pallipattu Taluka
Pallipattu Taluka has a total of 42 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 Pallipattu Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ammavarikuppam | Ammaiyarkuppam | Pallipattu |
| 2 | Aswaravanthapuram | Aswarevanthapuram | Sholingar (1 km) |
| 3 | Athimanjeri | Athimanjeri | Pothtturpettai (10 km) |
| 4 | Devalambapuram | Devalambapuram | Sholingar (17 km) |
| 5 | Gollalakuppam | Gollalakuppam | Pothatturpettai (4 km) |
| 6 | Gowni Puram Chinnasubbaraju Kandigai | G C S Kandigai | Sholingar (13 km) |
| 7 | Kadananagaram | Janakarajakuppam | Sholingur (10 km) |
| 8 | Karimbedu | Karimbedu | Pallipattu (10 km) |
| 9 | Karlambakkam | Karalambakkam | Pallipattu (10 km) |
| 10 | Keechalam | Keechalam | Pothatturpettai (6 km) |
| 11 | Kodivalasa | Kodivalasa | Pallipattu |
| 12 | Kolathur | Kolathur | Pallipattu (5 km) |
| 13 | Konasamudram | Kakkalur | Pothatturpettai (3 km) |
| 14 | Krishnamarajakuppam | Krishnamarajakuppam | Pothatturpettai (8 km) |
| 15 | Mahankalikapuram | Mahankalikapuram | Tiruttani (28 km) |
| 16 | Meesarakandapuram | Channurmallavaram | Sholingar (3 km) |
| 17 | Mylarwada | Makkambapuram | Sholingar (7 km) |
| 18 | Nedigallu | Nedugal | Pothatturpettai (4 km) |
| 19 | Nedigallu Forest | N/A | Pallipattu |
| 20 | Nediyam | Keelapudi | Pallipattu (9 km) |
| 21 | Nochili | Nochili | Pallipattu (15 km) |
| 22 | Padmapuram | Neelothbalapuram | Sholingar (4 km) |
| 23 | Paivalasa | Paivalasa | Sholingar (10 km) |
| 24 | Pallipattu | Ramachandrapuram | Pallipattu (3 km) |
| 25 | Pandravedu | Pandravedu | Pothatturpettai (3 km) |
| 26 | Peddanagapudi | Chinnanagapudi | Sholingar (6 km) |
| 27 | Peddaramapuram | Peeriyaramapuram | Sholingar (3 km) |
| 28 | Perumanallur | Kumararajupet | Pallipattu (5 km) |
| 29 | Pettaikandigai | Jangalapalli | Pothatturpettai (4 km) |
| 30 | Rajanagaram | Kandapuram | Sholingur (8 km) |
| 31 | Ramasamudram | Ramasamudram | Pothatturpettai (10 km) |
| 32 | Santhanavenugopalapuram | Santhavenugopalapuram | Sholingar (10 km) |
| 33 | Srikalikapuram | Chandravilasapuram | Sholingur (7 km) |
| 34 | Valakanampudi | R K Pet | Tiruttani (20 km) |
| 35 | Vanganur | Vanganoor | Pallipattu |
| 36 | Vediyangadu | Gopalapuram | Sholingar (12 km) |
| 37 | Veeramangalam | Balapuram | Sholingar (7 km) |
| 38 | Veeranathur | Ayyaneri | Sholingar (3 km) |
| 39 | Veliagaram | Ramachandrapuram | Pallipattu (3 km) |
| 40 | Vellathur | Adhivaragapuram | Sholingar (5 km) |
| 41 | Venkatarajakuppam | Venkatarajakuppam | Pallipattu (4 km) |
| 42 | Venugopalapuram | Venugopalapuram | Sholingar (15 km) |
Population of Pallipattu Taluka
The population profile of Pallipattu 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 Pallipattu 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 | 2,14,073 | 1,51,910 | 62,163 |
| Male Population | 1,07,698 | 76,251 | 31,447 |
| Female Population | 1,06,375 | 75,659 | 30,716 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 24,133 | 17,074 | 7,059 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,644 | 8,957 | 3,687 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,489 | 8,117 | 3,372 |
| Literate Population | 1,41,661 | 98,779 | 42,882 |
| Literate Male Population | 80,212 | 55,805 | 24,407 |
| Literate Female Population | 61,449 | 42,974 | 18,475 |
| Illiterate Population | 72,412 | 53,131 | 19,281 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 27,486 | 20,446 | 7,040 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 44,926 | 32,685 | 12,241 |
| Total Households | 49,317 | 35,533 | 13,784 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Pallipattu Taluka is around 2,14,073 people. This includes 1,07,698 males and 1,06,375 females. Rural population is about 1,51,910 (76,251 males and 75,659 females), while urban population is nearly 62,163 (31,447 males and 30,716 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 24,133 of the population, with 12,644 boys and 11,489 girls. Rural areas have 17,074 children, and urban areas have about 7,059 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,41,661 literate people in Pallipattu Taluka, including 80,212 literate males and 61,449 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 98,779 individuals and urban literacy covers around 42,882 people.
- About 72,412 people in Pallipattu Taluka are not literate, including 27,486 males and 44,926 females. Rural areas include 53,131 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 19,281 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 49,317 households, with 35,533 in villages and 13,784 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Pallipattu 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 | 48,058 | 40,532 | 7,526 |
| SC Male Population | 23,955 | 20,252 | 3,703 |
| SC Female Population | 24,103 | 20,280 | 3,823 |
| Total ST Population | 4,743 | 4,420 | 323 |
| ST Male Population | 2,423 | 2,251 | 172 |
| ST Female Population | 2,320 | 2,169 | 151 |
| Population Density | 610 / km² | 501 / km² | 1,307 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Pallipattu Taluka is approximately 48,058 people, including 23,955 males and 24,103 females. Around 40,532 people live in rural parts. Nearly 7,526 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Pallipattu Taluka is about 4,743 people, including 2,423 males and 2,320 females. Around 4,420 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 323 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 610 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 501 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,307 people per sq. km.