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 information the sub-district code of Poonamallee Block (CD) is 05699. Total area of poonamallee taluka is 151 km² including 49.01 km² rural area and 102.27 km² urban area. Poonamallee taluka has a population of 6,59,922 peoples, out of which urban population is 5,94,760 while rural population is 65,162. Poonamallee has a sex ratio of approximately 979 females for every 1,000 males. Poonamallee taluka has a population density of 4362 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,68,063 houses in the sub-district, including 1,51,428 urban houses and 16,635 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 79.29% population of poonamallee taluka is literate, out of which 83.21% males and 75.29% females are literate.

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.

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's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Poonamallee 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.