Cholamur

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

Here you can discover what makes Cholamur unique in its vibrant Katpadi-Vellore region. You’ll see Cholamur’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 Cholamur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Cholamur is 630446. The village spans a total geographical area of 558.32 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 632202. Katpadi is nearest town to Cholamur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.

When it comes to local governance, Cholamur 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 Kilvaithinankuppam Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Vellore Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Cholamur

Population of Cholamur

According to the 2011 Census, Cholamur has a total population of about 4,397, with approximately 2,243 males and 2,154 females. The sex ratio is around 960 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 430 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 923 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 5. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.95%, with male literacy at about 71.65% and female literacy near 57.99%. There are around 1,061 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Cholamur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Cholamur

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

Nearby Villages of Cholamur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cholamur