Polur

Polur 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 Polur Block (CD) is 05724. Total area of polur taluka is 1,365 km² including 1,339.36 km² rural area and 25.56 km² urban area. Polur taluka has a population of 4,49,860 peoples, out of which urban population is 62,254 while rural population is 3,87,606. Polur has a sex ratio of approximately 997 females for every 1,000 males. Polur taluka has a population density of 330 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,09,642 houses in the sub-district, including 14,927 urban houses and 94,715 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 63.73% population of polur taluka is literate, out of which 72.10% males and 55.34% females are literate.

List of Villages in Polur Taluka

Polur Taluka has a total of 196 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 Polur Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Polur Taluka

The population profile of Polur 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 Polur'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 Polur 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.