All Information About Chidambaram Subdistrict
Detailed information about Chidambaram Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Chidambaram is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Cuddalore District of Tamil nadu State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Chidambaram - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5791 |
| District | Cuddalore |
| Census Code 2011 | 5791 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 88 |
| Number of Villages | 123 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Chidambaram (Code: 508) |
| Assembly Constituency | Bhuvanagiri (Code: 3888) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Bhuvanagiri | Arunmozhithevan. A ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Chidambaram Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
467,909
M: 235,146
F: 232,763 |
| Rural |
298,909
M: 150,348
F: 148,561 |
| Urban |
169,000
M: 84,798
F: 84,202 |
Number of Households: 114,074
Population Distribution
Total: 467,909 (Male: 235,146, Female: 232,763)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 49,046 (Male: 25,713, Female: 23,333)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 138,837 (Male: 69,668, Female: 69,169)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 5,286 (Male: 2,665, Female: 2,621)
Literate Population
Total: 345,581 (Male: 186,237, Female: 159,344)
Illiterate Population
Total: 122,328 (Male: 48,909, Female: 73,419)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 205,020 (Male: 134,306, Female: 70,714)
Main Workers
Total: 130,755 (Male: 95,852, Female: 34,903)
Marginal Workers
Total: 74,265 (Male: 38,454, Female: 35,811)
Non-Workers
Total: 262,889 (Male: 100,840, Female: 162,049)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 16,722 (Male: 13,730, Female: 2,992)
- Agricultural Laborers: 44,025 (Male: 26,431, Female: 17,594)
- Household Industry Workers: 3,301 (Male: 1,789, Female: 1,512)
- Other Workers: 66,707 (Male: 53,902, Female: 12,805)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 5,267 (Male: 3,363, Female: 1,904)
- Agricultural Laborers: 46,406 (Male: 21,633, Female: 24,773)
- Household Industry Workers: 3,248 (Male: 1,149, Female: 2,099)
- Other Workers: 19,344 (Male: 12,309, Female: 7,035)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Chidambaram Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
467,909
M: 235,146
F: 232,763 |
| Rural |
298,909
M: 150,348
F: 148,561 |
| Urban |
169,000
M: 84,798
F: 84,202 |
Number of Households: 114,074
Population Distribution
Total: 467,909 (Male: 235,146, Female: 232,763)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 49,046 (Male: 25,713, Female: 23,333)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 138,837 (Male: 69,668, Female: 69,169)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 5,286 (Male: 2,665, Female: 2,621)
Literate Population
Total: 345,581 (Male: 186,237, Female: 159,344)
Illiterate Population
Total: 122,328 (Male: 48,909, Female: 73,419)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 205,020 (Male: 134,306, Female: 70,714)
Main Workers
Total: 130,755 (Male: 95,852, Female: 34,903)
Marginal Workers
Total: 74,265 (Male: 38,454, Female: 35,811)
Non-Workers
Total: 262,889 (Male: 100,840, Female: 162,049)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 16,722 (Male: 13,730, Female: 2,992)
- Agricultural Laborers: 44,025 (Male: 26,431, Female: 17,594)
- Household Industry Workers: 3,301 (Male: 1,789, Female: 1,512)
- Other Workers: 66,707 (Male: 53,902, Female: 12,805)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 5,267 (Male: 3,363, Female: 1,904)
- Agricultural Laborers: 46,406 (Male: 21,633, Female: 24,773)
- Household Industry Workers: 3,248 (Male: 1,149, Female: 2,099)
- Other Workers: 19,344 (Male: 12,309, Female: 7,035)
Grampanchayat List of Chidambaram Tehsil/Taluka
Chidambaram Tehsil comprises 88 Gram Panchayats and 123 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Chidambaram. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chidambaram
Chidambaram is located in the Cuddalore District of Tamil nadu State, India.
Chidambaram Tehsil has 123 villages.
Chidambaram has a total of 88 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Chidambaram is 467,909.
In Chidambaram, there are 235,146 males and 232,763 females.
There are 49,046 children in Chidambaram, comprising 25,713 males and 23,333 females.
In Chidambaram, the literate population is 345,581 (186,237 males and 159,344 females). The illiterate population is 122,328 (48,909 males and 73,419 females).