Vaniyambadi
Vaniyambadi 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, the sub-district code of Vaniyambadi Block (CD) is 05718. The total area of Vaniyambadi Taluka is 532 km², which includes 501.50 km² of rural area and 30.78 km² of urban area. Vaniyambadi has a sex ratio of approximately 991 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Vaniyambadi Taluka
Vaniyambadi Taluka has a total of 55 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 Vaniyambadi Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alangayam R F | N/A | Vaniyambadi |
| 2 | Alasandapuram | Alasandapuram | Vaniyambadi (15 km) |
| 3 | Ambalur | Ambalur | Vaniyambadi (8 km) |
| 4 | Andiyappanur | Andiyappanur | Tirupathur (19 km) |
| 5 | Bheemakulam | Beemakulam | Alangayam (10 km) |
| 6 | Chiknankuppam | Chickkanankuppam | Vaniyambadi (6 km) |
| 7 | Chinnaveppambattu | Chinnakallupalli | Vaniyambadi (7 km) |
| 8 | Chinthagambenta | Velathigamanibenda | Vaniyambadi (20 km) |
| 9 | Devasthanam | Devasthanam | Vaniyambadi |
| 10 | Elayanagaram | Elayanagaram | Uthayendram (3 km) |
| 11 | Girisamudram | Girisamudiram | Vaniyambadi (3 km) |
| 12 | Godugamanipattadai | N/A | Vaniambadi (10 km) |
| 13 | Govindapuram | Govindapuram | Vaniyambadi (1 km) |
| 14 | Irunapattu | Irunapet | Tirupathur (15 km) |
| 15 | Jaffrabad | Jaffrabad | Vaniyambadi |
| 16 | Javadhiramasamudram | Narayanapuram | Vaniyambadi (17 km) |
| 17 | Kalendira | Chettiyappanur | Vaniyambadi (6 km) |
| 18 | Kalrapatti R F | N/A | Vaniyambadi |
| 19 | Kavukkapattu | Chickkanankuppam | Vaniyambadi (10 km) |
| 20 | Kethandapatty | Kethandapatti | Vaniyambadi (10 km) |
| 21 | Kollapalli | Alasandapuram | Vaniyambadi (19 km) |
| 22 | Kothakottai | Kothakottai | Vaniyambadi (9 km) |
| 23 | Kurisilapattu | Kurisilapattu | Tirupathur (13 km) |
| 24 | Kurumbavanigunta | Mallagunda | Natrampalli (8 km) |
| 25 | Madakadappa R F | N/A | Vaniyambadi |
| 26 | Madanancheri | Madanancheri | Uthayendram (3 km) |
| 27 | Mallangunda | Mallagunda | Natrampalli (8 km) |
| 28 | Mallankuppam | Mallankuppam | Vaniyambadi (8 km) |
| 29 | Marimanikuppam | Marimanikuppam | Alangayam (7 km) |
| 30 | Nacharkuppam | Mittoor | Thiruppathur (22 km) |
| 31 | Naickanoor | Naickanur | Alangayam (10 km) |
| 32 | Narasingapuram | Narasingapuram | Alangayam (4 km) |
| 33 | Narasingapuram R F | N/A | Vaniyambadi |
| 34 | Narayanapuram | Narayanapuram | Vaniyambadi (20 km) |
| 35 | Nekkanamalai | Nekkanamalai | Vaniyambadi (9 km) |
| 36 | Nimmiyambattu | Nimmiyambattu | Alangayam (10 km) |
| 37 | Peddakallupalli | Nekkunthi | Vaniyambadi (10 km) |
| 38 | Peddur R F | N/A | Vaniyambadi |
| 39 | Perumapattu | Perumapattu | Tirupathur (16 km) |
| 40 | Poongulam | Poongulam | Alangayam (8 km) |
| 41 | Poongulam R F | N/A | Vaniyambadi |
| 42 | Pullur | Pullur | Vaniyambadi (15 km) |
| 43 | Ramanaickenpettai | Avarankuppam | Vaniyambadi (9 km) |
| 44 | Reddiyur | Reddiyur | Alangayam (15 km) |
| 45 | Simugampattu | Alasandapuram | Vaniyambadi (21 km) |
| 46 | Thekkupattu | Thekkupettu | Vaniyambadi (3 km) |
| 47 | Thimmampettai | Thimmampet | Vaniyambadi (13 km) |
| 48 | Thumberi | Alinjikulam | Vaniyambadi (4 km) |
| 49 | Vadakkupattu | Eklaspuram | Vaniyambadi (8 km) |
| 50 | Valayambattu | Valayambattu | Vaniyambadi |
| 51 | Vallipattu | Vallipattu | Vaniyambadi (10 km) |
| 52 | Vaniyambadi | Echangal | Uthayendram (1 km) |
| 53 | Velathigamanibenta | Velathigamanibenda | Vaniyambadi (19 km) |
| 54 | Vellakuttai | Vallakuttai | Alangayam (9 km) |
| 55 | Venkatarajapuram | Alasandapuram | Vaniyambadi (15 km) |
Population of Vaniyambadi Taluka
The population profile of Vaniyambadi 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 Vaniyambadi Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,36,548 | 2,00,000 | 1,36,548 |
| Male Population | 1,68,996 | 1,01,375 | 67,621 |
| Female Population | 1,67,552 | 98,625 | 68,927 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 40,821 | 23,751 | 17,070 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 21,271 | 12,548 | 8,723 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 19,550 | 11,203 | 8,347 |
| Literate Population | 2,23,537 | 1,25,259 | 98,278 |
| Literate Male Population | 1,21,804 | 70,502 | 51,302 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,01,733 | 54,757 | 46,976 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,13,011 | 74,741 | 38,270 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 47,192 | 30,873 | 16,319 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 65,819 | 43,868 | 21,951 |
| Total Households | 77,178 | 47,482 | 29,696 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Vaniyambadi Taluka is around 3,36,548 people. This includes 1,68,996 males and 1,67,552 females. Rural population is about 2,00,000 (1,01,375 males and 98,625 females), while urban population is nearly 1,36,548 (67,621 males and 68,927 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 40,821 of the population, with 21,271 boys and 19,550 girls. Rural areas have 23,751 children, and urban areas have about 17,070 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 2,23,537 literate people in Vaniyambadi Taluka, including 1,21,804 literate males and 1,01,733 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 1,25,259 individuals and urban literacy covers around 98,278 people.
- About 1,13,011 people in Vaniyambadi Taluka are not literate, including 47,192 males and 65,819 females. Rural areas include 74,741 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 38,270 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 77,178 households, with 47,482 in villages and 29,696 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Vaniyambadi Taluka, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 60,711 | 34,278 | 26,433 |
| SC Male Population | 30,342 | 17,223 | 13,119 |
| SC Female Population | 30,369 | 17,055 | 13,314 |
| Total ST Population | 3,659 | 3,097 | 562 |
| ST Male Population | 1,879 | 1,598 | 281 |
| ST Female Population | 1,780 | 1,499 | 281 |
| Population Density | 632 / km² | 399 / km² | 4,436 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Vaniyambadi Taluka is approximately 60,711 people, including 30,342 males and 30,369 females. Around 34,278 people live in rural parts. Nearly 26,433 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Vaniyambadi Taluka is about 3,659 people, including 1,879 males and 1,780 females. Around 3,097 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 562 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 632 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 399 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 4,436 people per sq. km.