All Information About Cheyyar Subdistrict
Detailed information about Cheyyar Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Cheyyar is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Tiruvannamalai District of Tamil nadu State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Cheyyar - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5722 |
| District | Tiruvannamalai |
| Census Code 2011 | 5722 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 110 |
| Number of Villages | 133 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Arani (Code: 504) |
| Assembly Constituency | Arani (Code: 3863) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Arani | S.Ramachandran ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Cheyyar Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
338,612
M: 169,798
F: 168,814 |
| Rural |
288,321
M: 144,748
F: 143,573 |
| Urban |
50,291
M: 25,050
F: 25,241 |
Number of Households: 82,922
Population Distribution
Total: 338,612 (Male: 169,798, Female: 168,814)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 35,011 (Male: 17,859, Female: 17,152)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 85,023 (Male: 42,774, Female: 42,249)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 3,985 (Male: 1,948, Female: 2,037)
Literate Population
Total: 230,161 (Male: 129,135, Female: 101,026)
Illiterate Population
Total: 108,451 (Male: 40,663, Female: 67,788)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 175,654 (Male: 103,295, Female: 72,359)
Main Workers
Total: 136,353 (Male: 87,246, Female: 49,107)
Marginal Workers
Total: 39,301 (Male: 16,049, Female: 23,252)
Non-Workers
Total: 162,958 (Male: 66,503, Female: 96,455)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 30,768 (Male: 20,963, Female: 9,805)
- Agricultural Laborers: 50,709 (Male: 24,070, Female: 26,639)
- Household Industry Workers: 7,569 (Male: 5,493, Female: 2,076)
- Other Workers: 47,307 (Male: 36,720, Female: 10,587)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 3,806 (Male: 1,947, Female: 1,859)
- Agricultural Laborers: 25,987 (Male: 8,752, Female: 17,235)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,656 (Male: 653, Female: 1,003)
- Other Workers: 7,852 (Male: 4,697, Female: 3,155)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Cheyyar Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
338,612
M: 169,798
F: 168,814 |
| Rural |
288,321
M: 144,748
F: 143,573 |
| Urban |
50,291
M: 25,050
F: 25,241 |
Number of Households: 82,922
Population Distribution
Total: 338,612 (Male: 169,798, Female: 168,814)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 35,011 (Male: 17,859, Female: 17,152)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 85,023 (Male: 42,774, Female: 42,249)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 3,985 (Male: 1,948, Female: 2,037)
Literate Population
Total: 230,161 (Male: 129,135, Female: 101,026)
Illiterate Population
Total: 108,451 (Male: 40,663, Female: 67,788)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 175,654 (Male: 103,295, Female: 72,359)
Main Workers
Total: 136,353 (Male: 87,246, Female: 49,107)
Marginal Workers
Total: 39,301 (Male: 16,049, Female: 23,252)
Non-Workers
Total: 162,958 (Male: 66,503, Female: 96,455)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 30,768 (Male: 20,963, Female: 9,805)
- Agricultural Laborers: 50,709 (Male: 24,070, Female: 26,639)
- Household Industry Workers: 7,569 (Male: 5,493, Female: 2,076)
- Other Workers: 47,307 (Male: 36,720, Female: 10,587)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 3,806 (Male: 1,947, Female: 1,859)
- Agricultural Laborers: 25,987 (Male: 8,752, Female: 17,235)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,656 (Male: 653, Female: 1,003)
- Other Workers: 7,852 (Male: 4,697, Female: 3,155)
Grampanchayat List of Cheyyar Tehsil/Taluka
Cheyyar Tehsil comprises 110 Gram Panchayats and 133 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Cheyyar. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheyyar
Cheyyar is located in the Tiruvannamalai District of Tamil nadu State, India.
Cheyyar Tehsil has 133 villages.
Cheyyar has a total of 110 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Cheyyar is 338,612.
In Cheyyar, there are 169,798 males and 168,814 females.
There are 35,011 children in Cheyyar, comprising 17,859 males and 17,152 females.
In Cheyyar, the literate population is 230,161 (129,135 males and 101,026 females). The illiterate population is 108,451 (40,663 males and 67,788 females).