Velur

Velur is a village located in Ponneri taluka of Thiruvallur district in Tamil Nadu, India. Thiruvallur and Ponneri are the district & sub-district headquarters of Velur village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Velur village is also a gram panchayat.

Velur has its own place in the vibrant Thiruvallur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Velur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Velur is 628696. The village spans a total geographical area of 251.01 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 601203. Ponneri is nearest town to Velur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 13km away.

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Population of Velur

Below is a concise population overview of Velur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,498 743 755
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 147 72 75
Scheduled Castes (SC) 910 446 464
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 29 19 10
Literate Population 939 524 415
Illiterate Population 559 219 340

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Velur village:

  • The total population of Velur village is around 1,498, including approximately 743 males and 755 females, with a sex ratio of 1016 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 147 children aged 0–6 years in Velur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Velur village has 910 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 29 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Velur village is about 62.68%, with male literacy at 70.52% and female literacy at 54.97%.
  • There are around 451 households in Velur village.

Connectivity of Velur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Velur. As per the 2011 stats, Velur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 13 km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 km distance

Nearby Villages of Velur

Knowing the nearby villages of Velur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Velur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Velur

Where is Velur located?
Velur village is situated in Ponneri Taluka, within the Thiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Velur?
Velur serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Velur?
The pincode of Velur is 601203, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Velur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Velur is 1,498, with 743 males and 755 females.
How many households are there in Velur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Velur village has a total of 451 households.
What is the literacy rate in Velur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Velur is 62.68%. The male literacy rate is 70.52%, while the female literacy rate is 54.97%.