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Kancheepuram

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Area · — km²
Population · 39,98,252
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About the district

Kancheepuram — district of Tamil Nadu

Kancheepuram is a district in Tamil Nadu. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Kancheepuram

Ancient temple city with over 100 Hindu temples and traditional silk weaving.

District HQ
Kancheepuram

Must-visit places in Kancheepuram

temple

Kanchi Kailasanatha Temple

8th-century stone temple dedicated to Shiva, one of the oldest structural temples in South India.

  • temple
    Ekambareswarar Temple

    Ancient temple with a 108-foot tower and sacred mango tree, one of the five Pancha Bootha temples.

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    Varadharaja Perumal Temple

    10th-century Vishnu temple known for its ornate architecture and intricate carvings.

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Then & Now

Kancheepuram district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
5,66,361
Census 2011 baseline
+17.4%
Population · 2026
6,64,710
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
1,39,684
Census 2011 baseline
+15.3%
Households · 2026
1,61,070
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 556 villages

Kancheepuram district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
2,85,291Census 2011
Female population
2,81,070Census 2011
Sex ratio
985 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
1,39,684Census 2011
SC population
2,04,669Census 2011
ST population
9,309Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
6,64,710+17.4%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
1,61,070RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
2,63,496Census 2011
Cultivators
26,809Census 2011
Agri labourers
59,227Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
77.3%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
6,35,748 / 9,57,82566% complete
SBM-G toilets
5,23,089Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Kancheepuram district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
51 of 556 villages have notable places mapped · 9%
  • College· 21
  • Temple· 16
  • Hospital· 11
  • School· 8
  • High school· 3
  • PHC· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Kancheepuram district.

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All 5 mandals of Kancheepuram

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556 villages · 274 GPs
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Top villages in Kancheepuram

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Kancheepuram

How many mandals and villages are in Kancheepuram district?

Kancheepuram district has 5 mandals and 556 revenue villages across 274 gram panchayats in Tamil Nadu.

Where is the headquarters of Kancheepuram district?

The district headquarters of Kancheepuram is —.

What is the pincode of Kancheepuram district?

Kancheepuram district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Kancheepuram may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Kancheepuram fall under?

Kancheepuram district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Kancheepuram district?

Kancheepuram district had a population of 39,98,252 per the 2011 Census, across 556 villages.

When was Kancheepuram district formed?

Kancheepuram district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Kancheepuram district?

Major rivers in Kancheepuram district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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