Vellore
Vellore is a district in the Tamil Nadu State of India. The total area of Vellore district is 6,075 km², which includes 5,531.10 km² of rural area and 543.90 km² of urban area. There are about 763 villages in Vellore district.
For administrative convenience, Vellore district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ambur | 558 | 3,26,211 |
| 2 | Arakonam | 843 | 5,04,026 |
| 3 | Arcot | 524 | 2,50,517 |
| 4 | Gudiyatham | 723 | 4,25,353 |
| 5 | Katpadi | 509 | 3,91,100 |
| 6 | Tirupathur | 1,003 | 5,61,708 |
| 7 | Vaniyambadi | 532 | 3,36,548 |
| 8 | Vellore | 877 | 6,96,110 |
| 9 | Wallajah | 506 | 4,44,758 |
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 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Vellore district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Vellore district is 39,36,331, including 19,61,688 males and 19,74,643 females. In rural areas, it is 22,34,344, including 11,17,101 males and 11,17,243 females. In urban areas, it is 17,01,987, including 8,44,587 males and 8,57,400 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Vellore district is 4,32,550, including 2,22,460 boys and 2,10,090 girls. In rural areas, it is 2,49,146, including 1,28,558 boys and 1,20,588 girls. In urban areas, it is 1,83,404, including 93,902 boys and 89,502 girls.
- Literate population in Vellore district is around 27,73,928, including 15,04,355 males and 12,69,573 females. In rural areas, it is 14,82,931, including 8,24,307 males and 6,58,624 females. In urban areas, it is 12,90,997, including 6,80,048 males and 6,10,949 females.
- Illiterate population in Vellore district is about 11,62,403, including 4,57,333 males and 7,05,070 females. In rural areas, it is 7,51,413, including 2,92,794 males and 4,58,619 females. In urban areas, it is 4,10,990, including 1,64,539 males and 2,46,451 females.
- There are about 9,29,281 households in Vellore district, including 5,36,706 in rural areas and 3,92,575 in urban areas.
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 |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Vellore district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Vellore district is approximately 8,60,212, including 4,24,668 males and 4,35,544 females. In rural areas, it is 5,47,724, including 2,71,717 males and 2,76,007 females. In urban areas, it is 3,12,488, including 1,52,951 males and 1,59,537 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Vellore district is about 72,955, including 36,663 males and 36,292 females. In rural areas, it is 65,015, including 32,675 males and 32,340 females. In urban areas, it is 7,940, including 3,988 males and 3,952 females.
- Overall population density of Vellore district is around 648 people per km². Rural areas have about 404 people per km². Urban areas have about 3,129 people per km².