Poonamallee
Poonamallee 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 Poonamallee Block (CD) is 05699. The total area of Poonamallee Taluka is 151 km², which includes 49.01 km² of rural area and 102.27 km² of urban area. Poonamallee has a sex ratio of approximately 979 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Poonamallee Taluka
Poonamallee Taluka has a total of 36 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 Poonamallee Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adayalampattu | Adayalampattu | Poonamallee |
| 2 | Agaramel | Agaramel | Poonamalle (3 km) |
| 3 | Agraharamel | Annambedu | Poonamalle (12 km) |
| 4 | Amudurmedu | Karunakaracheri | Avadi (4 km) |
| 5 | Banaveduthottam | Banavedu Thottam | Poovirudhavalli (3 km) |
| 6 | Gudapakkam | Gudapakkam | Thirumazhisai (8 km) |
| 7 | Gudapakkam R F | N/A | Poonamallee |
| 8 | Kannapalayam | Kannapalayam | Poonamallee |
| 9 | Karunakaracheri | Karunakaracheri | Avadi (4 km) |
| 10 | Kattupakkam | Kattupakkam | Poonamallee |
| 11 | Kilmanambedu | Melmanambedu | Poonamalle (2 km) |
| 12 | Kolappancheri | Kolappancheri | Poonamalle (6 km) |
| 13 | Korattur | Korattur | Thirumazhisai (4 km) |
| 14 | Kuthambakkam | Kuthambakkam | Thirumazhisai (4 km) |
| 15 | Meppur | Meppur | Poonamalli (3 km) |
| 16 | Meyyur | Meyyur | Thirimazhisai (14 km) |
| 17 | Meyyur R F | N/A | Poonamallee |
| 18 | Nadukuthagai | Nadukuthagai | Poonamallee |
| 19 | Narasingapuram | Narasingapuram | Thirumazhisai (2 km) |
| 20 | Nazarathpettai | Nasarathpettai | Poonamallee |
| 21 | Nemam | Nemam | Thirumazhisai (8 km) |
| 22 | Nemilicheri | Nemilicheri | Poonamallee |
| 23 | Nochimedu | Nemam | Thirumazhisai (10 km) |
| 24 | Padur | Padur | Thirumazhisai (6 km) |
| 25 | Parivakkam | Parivakkam | Poonamalle (2 km) |
| 26 | Parvatharajapuram | Vellavedu | Thirumazhisai (6 km) |
| 27 | Pidarithangal | Banavedu Thottam | Poonamalle (5 km) |
| 28 | Sembarambakkam | Chembarambakkam | Thirumazhisai (2 km) |
| 29 | Senneerkuppam | Sennerkuppam | Poonamallee |
| 30 | Soranjeri | Sooranjeri | Avadi (4 km) |
| 31 | Thirumalarajapuram | N/A | Poonamallee |
| 32 | Thiruninravur | Kosavanpalayam | Thiruninravur (2 km) |
| 33 | Thukkanampattu | N/A | Poonamallee |
| 34 | Varadarajapuram | Varadharajapuram | Poonamallee |
| 35 | Vellavedu | Chittukadu | Thirumazhisai (4 km) |
| 36 | Voyalanallur | Kavalcheri | Thirumazhisai (3 km) |
Population of Poonamallee Taluka
The population profile of Poonamallee 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 Poonamallee 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 | 6,59,922 | 65,162 | 5,94,760 |
| Male Population | 3,33,307 | 32,684 | 3,00,623 |
| Female Population | 3,26,615 | 32,478 | 2,94,137 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 70,840 | 7,347 | 63,493 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 36,109 | 3,762 | 32,347 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 34,731 | 3,585 | 31,146 |
| Literate Population | 5,23,254 | 47,370 | 4,75,884 |
| Literate Male Population | 2,77,354 | 25,638 | 2,51,716 |
| Literate Female Population | 2,45,900 | 21,732 | 2,24,168 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,36,668 | 17,792 | 1,18,876 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 55,953 | 7,046 | 48,907 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 80,715 | 10,746 | 69,969 |
| Total Households | 1,68,063 | 16,635 | 1,51,428 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Poonamallee Taluka is around 6,59,922 people. This includes 3,33,307 males and 3,26,615 females. Rural population is about 65,162 (32,684 males and 32,478 females), while urban population is nearly 5,94,760 (3,00,623 males and 2,94,137 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 70,840 of the population, with 36,109 boys and 34,731 girls. Rural areas have 7,347 children, and urban areas have about 63,493 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 5,23,254 literate people in Poonamallee Taluka, including 2,77,354 literate males and 2,45,900 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 47,370 individuals and urban literacy covers around 4,75,884 people.
- About 1,36,668 people in Poonamallee Taluka are not literate, including 55,953 males and 80,715 females. Rural areas include 17,792 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 1,18,876 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 1,68,063 households, with 16,635 in villages and 1,51,428 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Poonamallee 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 | 1,34,523 | 28,832 | 1,05,691 |
| SC Male Population | 67,310 | 14,434 | 52,876 |
| SC Female Population | 67,213 | 14,398 | 52,815 |
| Total ST Population | 4,024 | 663 | 3,361 |
| ST Male Population | 2,058 | 335 | 1,723 |
| ST Female Population | 1,966 | 328 | 1,638 |
| Population Density | 4,362 / km² | 1,330 / km² | 5,816 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Poonamallee Taluka is approximately 1,34,523 people, including 67,310 males and 67,213 females. Around 28,832 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,05,691 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Poonamallee Taluka is about 4,024 people, including 2,058 males and 1,966 females. Around 663 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 3,361 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 4,362 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,330 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 5,816 people per sq. km.