All Information About Arcot Subdistrict
Detailed information about Arcot Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Arcot is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Ranipet District of Tamil nadu State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Arcot - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5716 |
| District | Ranipet |
| Census Code 2011 | 5716 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 47 |
| Number of Villages | 61 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Arakkonam (Code: 503) |
| Assembly Constituency | Arcot (Code: 3858) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Arcot | J.L.Eswarappan ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Arcot Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
250,517
M: 124,705
F: 125,812 |
| Rural |
152,294
M: 76,008
F: 76,286 |
| Urban |
98,223
M: 48,697
F: 49,526 |
Number of Households: 61,730
Population Distribution
Total: 250,517 (Male: 124,705, Female: 125,812)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 26,269 (Male: 13,532, Female: 12,737)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 58,355 (Male: 29,093, Female: 29,262)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 1,990 (Male: 969, Female: 1,021)
Literate Population
Total: 176,973 (Male: 97,021, Female: 79,952)
Illiterate Population
Total: 73,544 (Male: 27,684, Female: 45,860)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 114,435 (Male: 74,534, Female: 39,901)
Main Workers
Total: 93,257 (Male: 65,029, Female: 28,228)
Marginal Workers
Total: 21,178 (Male: 9,505, Female: 11,673)
Non-Workers
Total: 136,082 (Male: 50,171, Female: 85,911)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 14,257 (Male: 10,448, Female: 3,809)
- Agricultural Laborers: 28,556 (Male: 14,938, Female: 13,618)
- Household Industry Workers: 5,286 (Male: 2,993, Female: 2,293)
- Other Workers: 45,158 (Male: 36,650, Female: 8,508)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,578 (Male: 815, Female: 763)
- Agricultural Laborers: 13,769 (Male: 5,325, Female: 8,444)
- Household Industry Workers: 995 (Male: 292, Female: 703)
- Other Workers: 4,836 (Male: 3,073, Female: 1,763)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Arcot Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
250,517
M: 124,705
F: 125,812 |
| Rural |
152,294
M: 76,008
F: 76,286 |
| Urban |
98,223
M: 48,697
F: 49,526 |
Number of Households: 61,730
Population Distribution
Total: 250,517 (Male: 124,705, Female: 125,812)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 26,269 (Male: 13,532, Female: 12,737)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 58,355 (Male: 29,093, Female: 29,262)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 1,990 (Male: 969, Female: 1,021)
Literate Population
Total: 176,973 (Male: 97,021, Female: 79,952)
Illiterate Population
Total: 73,544 (Male: 27,684, Female: 45,860)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 114,435 (Male: 74,534, Female: 39,901)
Main Workers
Total: 93,257 (Male: 65,029, Female: 28,228)
Marginal Workers
Total: 21,178 (Male: 9,505, Female: 11,673)
Non-Workers
Total: 136,082 (Male: 50,171, Female: 85,911)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 14,257 (Male: 10,448, Female: 3,809)
- Agricultural Laborers: 28,556 (Male: 14,938, Female: 13,618)
- Household Industry Workers: 5,286 (Male: 2,993, Female: 2,293)
- Other Workers: 45,158 (Male: 36,650, Female: 8,508)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,578 (Male: 815, Female: 763)
- Agricultural Laborers: 13,769 (Male: 5,325, Female: 8,444)
- Household Industry Workers: 995 (Male: 292, Female: 703)
- Other Workers: 4,836 (Male: 3,073, Female: 1,763)
Grampanchayat List of Arcot Tehsil/Taluka
Arcot Tehsil comprises 47 Gram Panchayats and 61 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Arcot. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Arcot
Arcot is located in the Ranipet District of Tamil nadu State, India.
Arcot Tehsil has 61 villages.
Arcot has a total of 47 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Arcot is 250,517.
In Arcot, there are 124,705 males and 125,812 females.
There are 26,269 children in Arcot, comprising 13,532 males and 12,737 females.
In Arcot, the literate population is 176,973 (97,021 males and 79,952 females). The illiterate population is 73,544 (27,684 males and 45,860 females).