Viluppuram
Viluppuram is a district in the Tamil Nadu State of India. The total area of Viluppuram district is 7,194 km², which includes 6,992.66 km² of rural area and 201.34 km² of urban area. There are about 1,431 villages in Viluppuram district.
For administrative convenience, Viluppuram district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 8 talukas in Viluppuram district. Here is the list of all Viluppuram Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Viluppuram District
| # | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gingee | 1,063 | 4,23,942 |
| 2 | Kallakkurichi | 973 | 4,66,136 |
| 3 | Sankarapuram | 1,281 | 4,07,970 |
| 4 | Tindivanam | 995 | 4,46,682 |
| 5 | Tirukkoyilur | 737 | 4,46,531 |
| 6 | Ulundurpettai | 781 | 3,73,621 |
| 7 | Vanur | 460 | 1,96,422 |
| 8 | Viluppuram | 903 | 6,97,569 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Sankarapuram is the largest taluka in viluppuram district by area, while Viluppuram is the largest by population. Vanur is the smallest taluka in viluppuram district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Sankarapuram | Viluppuram |
| Smallest Tehsil | Vanur | Vanur |
Population of Viluppuram District
The population of Viluppuram offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Viluppuram, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 34,58,873 | 29,39,785 | 5,19,088 |
| Total Male Population | 17,40,819 | 14,81,475 | 2,59,344 |
| Total Female Population | 17,18,054 | 14,58,310 | 2,59,744 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,04,106 | 3,47,396 | 56,710 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,08,246 | 1,79,154 | 29,092 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,95,860 | 1,68,242 | 27,618 |
| Literate Population | 21,95,776 | 18,03,943 | 3,91,833 |
| Literate Male Population | 12,34,479 | 10,25,617 | 2,08,862 |
| Literate Female Population | 9,61,297 | 7,78,326 | 1,82,971 |
| Illiterate Population | 12,63,097 | 11,35,842 | 1,27,255 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 5,06,340 | 4,55,858 | 50,482 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 7,56,757 | 6,79,984 | 76,773 |
| Households | 8,00,368 | 6,78,847 | 1,21,521 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Viluppuram district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Viluppuram district is 34,58,873, including 17,40,819 males and 17,18,054 females. In rural areas, it is 29,39,785, including 14,81,475 males and 14,58,310 females. In urban areas, it is 5,19,088, including 2,59,344 males and 2,59,744 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Viluppuram district is 4,04,106, including 2,08,246 boys and 1,95,860 girls. In rural areas, it is 3,47,396, including 1,79,154 boys and 1,68,242 girls. In urban areas, it is 56,710, including 29,092 boys and 27,618 girls.
- Literate population in Viluppuram district is around 21,95,776, including 12,34,479 males and 9,61,297 females. In rural areas, it is 18,03,943, including 10,25,617 males and 7,78,326 females. In urban areas, it is 3,91,833, including 2,08,862 males and 1,82,971 females.
- Illiterate population in Viluppuram district is about 12,63,097, including 5,06,340 males and 7,56,757 females. In rural areas, it is 11,35,842, including 4,55,858 males and 6,79,984 females. In urban areas, it is 1,27,255, including 50,482 males and 76,773 females.
- There are about 8,00,368 households in Viluppuram district, including 6,78,847 in rural areas and 1,21,521 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Viluppuram. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 10,15,716 | 9,24,896 | 90,820 |
| SC Male Population | 5,10,869 | 4,65,644 | 45,225 |
| SC Female Population | 5,04,847 | 4,59,252 | 45,595 |
| Total ST Population | 74,859 | 71,370 | 3,489 |
| ST Male Population | 37,570 | 35,789 | 1,781 |
| ST Female Population | 37,289 | 35,581 | 1,708 |
| Population Density | 481 / km² | 420 / km² | 2,578 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Viluppuram district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Viluppuram district is approximately 10,15,716, including 5,10,869 males and 5,04,847 females. In rural areas, it is 9,24,896, including 4,65,644 males and 4,59,252 females. In urban areas, it is 90,820, including 45,225 males and 45,595 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Viluppuram district is about 74,859, including 37,570 males and 37,289 females. In rural areas, it is 71,370, including 35,789 males and 35,581 females. In urban areas, it is 3,489, including 1,781 males and 1,708 females.
- Overall population density of Viluppuram district is around 481 people per km². Rural areas have about 420 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,578 people per km².