Cheyyar

Cheyyar 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 Cheyyar Block (CD) is 05722. Total area of cheyyar taluka is 849 km² including 828.78 km² rural area and 20.49 km² urban area. Cheyyar taluka has a population of 3,38,612 peoples, out of which urban population is 50,291 while rural population is 2,88,321. Cheyyar has a sex ratio of approximately 994 females for every 1,000 males. Cheyyar taluka has a population density of 399 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 82,922 houses in the sub-district, including 12,244 urban houses and 70,678 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 67.97% population of cheyyar taluka is literate, out of which 76.05% males and 59.84% females are literate.

List of Villages in Cheyyar Taluka

Cheyyar Taluka has a total of 219 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 Cheyyar Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Cheyyar Taluka

The population profile of Cheyyar 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 Cheyyar'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 Cheyyar 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.