Vellore

Vellore is a district in the Tamil Nadu State of India. Total area of Vellore is 6,075 km² including 5,531.10 km² rural area and 543.90 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Vellore has a population of 39,36,331 peoples, out of which urban population is 17,01,987 while rural population is 22,34,344. Vellore has a sex ratio of approximately 1006 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 648 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 9,29,281 houses in the district, including 3,92,575 urban houses and 5,36,706 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 763 villages in vellore district.

The Vellore district is further divided in to Talukas / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.

For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.

Tirupathur is the largest taluka in vellore district covering area of 1002.62 km² while Wallajah is the smallest taluka in vellore district covering area of 506.00 km². Vellore is the most populous whereas Arcot is the least populous taluka in vellore district. There are 9 talukas in Vellore district. Here is the list of all Vellore Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Vellore District

#Taluka (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Ambur5583,26,211
2Arakonam8435,04,026
3Arcot5242,50,517
4Gudiyatham7234,25,353
5Katpadi5093,91,100
6Tirupathur1,0035,61,708
7Vaniyambadi5323,36,548
8Vellore8776,96,110
9Wallajah5064,44,758

Population of Vellore District

The population of Vellore offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.

Basic Population Details

This section covers important demographic figures of Vellore, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 39,36,331 22,34,344 17,01,987
Total Male Population 19,61,688 11,17,101 8,44,587
Total Female Population 19,74,643 11,17,243 8,57,400
Child Population (Age 0–6) 4,32,550 2,49,146 1,83,404
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,22,460 1,28,558 93,902
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,10,090 1,20,588 89,502
Literate Population 27,73,928 14,82,931 12,90,997
Literate Male Population 15,04,355 8,24,307 6,80,048
Literate Female Population 12,69,573 6,58,624 6,10,949
Illiterate Population 11,62,403 7,51,413 4,10,990
Illiterate Male Population 4,57,333 2,92,794 1,64,539
Illiterate Female Population 7,05,070 4,58,619 2,46,451
Households 9,29,281 5,36,706 3,92,575

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Vellore. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 8,60,212 5,47,724 3,12,488
SC Male Population 4,24,668 2,71,717 1,52,951
SC Female Population 4,35,544 2,76,007 1,59,537
Total ST Population 72,955 65,015 7,940
ST Male Population 36,663 32,675 3,988
ST Female Population 36,292 32,340 3,952
Population Density 648 / km² 404 / km² 3,129 / km²