Chengam

Chengam is a Town and Taluka in Tiruvannamalai 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 Chengam Block (CD) is 05725. Total area of chengam taluka is 1,026 km² including 1,010.34 km² rural area and 15.50 km² urban area. Chengam taluka has a population of 2,83,917 peoples, out of which urban population is 38,362 while rural population is 2,45,555. Chengam has a sex ratio of approximately 973 females for every 1,000 males. Chengam taluka has a population density of 277 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 66,734 houses in the sub-district, including 8,751 urban houses and 57,983 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 59.97% population of chengam taluka is literate, out of which 67.13% males and 52.62% females are literate.

List of Villages in Chengam Taluka

Chengam Taluka has a total of 132 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 Chengam Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Chengam Taluka

The population profile of Chengam 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 Chengam'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 Chengam 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.