Velur

Velur is a village located in Arcot taluka of Vellore district in Tamil Nadu, India. Vellore and Arcot are the district & sub-district headquarters of Velur village respectively. As per 2009 stats, K Velur is the gram panchayat of Velur village.

Here you can discover what makes Velur unique in its vibrant Arcot-Vellore region. You’ll see Velur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Velur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Velur is 630725. The village spans a total geographical area of 561.38 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 632506. Kalavai is nearest town to Velur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

When it comes to local governance, Velur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Arcot Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Arakkonam Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Velur

Population of Velur

According to the 2011 Census, Velur has a total population of about 1,855, with approximately 916 males and 939 females. The sex ratio is around 1025 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 198 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,036 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 71.05%, with male literacy at about 78.93% and female literacy near 63.37%. There are around 459 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Velur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Velur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Velur. As per the 2011 stats, Velur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Velur

Knowing the nearby villages of Velur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Velur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Velur