All Information About Cheyyur Subdistrict
Detailed information about Cheyyur Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Cheyyur is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Chengalpattu District of Tamil nadu State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Cheyyur - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5711 |
| District | Chengalpattu |
| Census Code 2011 | 5711 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 84 |
| Number of Villages | 129 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Kancheepuram (Code: 515) |
| Assembly Constituency | Cheyyur (Code: 3930) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Cheyyur | Babu M ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Cheyyur Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
206,019
M: 103,169
F: 102,850 |
| Rural |
177,847
M: 89,213
F: 88,634 |
| Urban |
28,172
M: 13,956
F: 14,216 |
Number of Households: 50,475
Population Distribution
Total: 206,019 (Male: 103,169, Female: 102,850)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 20,958 (Male: 10,798, Female: 10,160)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 97,823 (Male: 48,768, Female: 49,055)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 2,227 (Male: 1,107, Female: 1,120)
Literate Population
Total: 135,388 (Male: 74,769, Female: 60,619)
Illiterate Population
Total: 70,631 (Male: 28,400, Female: 42,231)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 100,138 (Male: 60,431, Female: 39,707)
Main Workers
Total: 62,947 (Male: 41,794, Female: 21,153)
Marginal Workers
Total: 37,191 (Male: 18,637, Female: 18,554)
Non-Workers
Total: 105,881 (Male: 42,738, Female: 63,143)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 9,713 (Male: 7,180, Female: 2,533)
- Agricultural Laborers: 29,733 (Male: 17,119, Female: 12,614)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,586 (Male: 873, Female: 713)
- Other Workers: 21,915 (Male: 16,622, Female: 5,293)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,906 (Male: 1,196, Female: 710)
- Agricultural Laborers: 26,168 (Male: 12,874, Female: 13,294)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,243 (Male: 480, Female: 763)
- Other Workers: 7,874 (Male: 4,087, Female: 3,787)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Cheyyur Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
206,019
M: 103,169
F: 102,850 |
| Rural |
177,847
M: 89,213
F: 88,634 |
| Urban |
28,172
M: 13,956
F: 14,216 |
Number of Households: 50,475
Population Distribution
Total: 206,019 (Male: 103,169, Female: 102,850)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 20,958 (Male: 10,798, Female: 10,160)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 97,823 (Male: 48,768, Female: 49,055)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 2,227 (Male: 1,107, Female: 1,120)
Literate Population
Total: 135,388 (Male: 74,769, Female: 60,619)
Illiterate Population
Total: 70,631 (Male: 28,400, Female: 42,231)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 100,138 (Male: 60,431, Female: 39,707)
Main Workers
Total: 62,947 (Male: 41,794, Female: 21,153)
Marginal Workers
Total: 37,191 (Male: 18,637, Female: 18,554)
Non-Workers
Total: 105,881 (Male: 42,738, Female: 63,143)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 9,713 (Male: 7,180, Female: 2,533)
- Agricultural Laborers: 29,733 (Male: 17,119, Female: 12,614)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,586 (Male: 873, Female: 713)
- Other Workers: 21,915 (Male: 16,622, Female: 5,293)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,906 (Male: 1,196, Female: 710)
- Agricultural Laborers: 26,168 (Male: 12,874, Female: 13,294)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,243 (Male: 480, Female: 763)
- Other Workers: 7,874 (Male: 4,087, Female: 3,787)
Grampanchayat List of Cheyyur Tehsil/Taluka
Cheyyur Tehsil comprises 84 Gram Panchayats and 129 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Cheyyur. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheyyur
Cheyyur is located in the Chengalpattu District of Tamil nadu State, India.
Cheyyur Tehsil has 129 villages.
Cheyyur has a total of 84 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Cheyyur is 206,019.
In Cheyyur, there are 103,169 males and 102,850 females.
There are 20,958 children in Cheyyur, comprising 10,798 males and 10,160 females.
In Cheyyur, the literate population is 135,388 (74,769 males and 60,619 females). The illiterate population is 70,631 (28,400 males and 42,231 females).