Velam
About Velam
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Velam village is 630497. Velam village is located in Wallajah taluka of Vellore district in Tamil Nadu, India. Vellore and Wallajah are the district & sub-district headquarters of Velam village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Velam village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 634.22 hectares. Velam has a total population of 6,247 peoples, out of which male population is 3,148 while female population is 3,099. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 984 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of velam village is 70.55% out of which 77.99% males and 62.99% females are literate. There are about 1,458 houses in velam village. Pincode of velam village locality is 632501.
When it comes to administration, Velam village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Velam village comes under Sholingur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Arakkonam Lok Sabha constituency. Ammur is nearest town to velam village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 2km away.
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Population of Velam
The population details of Velam cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,247 | 3,148 | 3,099 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 642 | 349 | 293 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 1,983 | 978 | 1,005 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Literate Population | 4,407 | 2,455 | 1,952 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,840 | 693 | 1,147 |
Connectivity of Velam
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 2 km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Velam
Where is Velam located?
Velam village is situated in Wallajah Taluka, within the Vellore district of Tamil Nadu, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Velam?
Velam serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Velam?
The pincode of Velam is 632501, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Velam as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Velam is 6,247, with 3,148 males and 3,099 females.
How many households are there in Velam as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Velam village has a total of 1,458 households.
What is the literacy rate in Velam as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Velam is 70.55%. The male literacy rate is 77.99%, while the female literacy rate is 62.99%.