Arcot

Arcot is a Town and Taluka in Vellore 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 Arcot Block (CD) is 05716. Total area of arcot taluka is 524 km² including 491.79 km² rural area and 32.26 km² urban area. Arcot taluka has a population of 2,50,517 peoples, out of which urban population is 98,223 while rural population is 1,52,294. Arcot has a sex ratio of approximately 1008 females for every 1,000 males. Arcot taluka has a population density of 478 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 61,730 houses in the sub-district, including 23,722 urban houses and 38,008 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 70.64% population of arcot taluka is literate, out of which 77.80% males and 63.55% females are literate.

List of Villages in Arcot Taluka

Arcot Taluka has a total of 97 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 Arcot Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Arcot Taluka

The population profile of Arcot 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 Arcot'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 Arcot 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.