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★ District of Tamil Nadu ★

Vellore

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Area · — km²
Population · 39,36,331
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Vellore — district of Tamil Nadu

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

District at a glance

About Vellore

Vellore Fort, a 16th-century fortress, and its Hindu temples including the famous Jalakanteswarar Temple.

District HQ
Vellore

Must-visit places in Vellore

fort

Vellore Fort

A 16th-century fort with impressive bastions, moats, and architectural significance in the heart of Vellore city.

  • temple
    Jalakanteswarar Temple

    An ancient Shiva temple located within Vellore Fort, known for its intricate carvings and religious importance.

  • temple
    Golden Temple (Sri Meenakshi Temple, Kanchipuram)

    A major Hindu temple dedicated to Meenakshi, though technically in nearby Kanchipuram district border region.

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Then & Now

Vellore district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
7,80,441
Census 2011 baseline
+18.3%
Population · 2026
9,23,446
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
1,87,663
Census 2011 baseline
+16.5%
Households · 2026
2,18,700
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 · 392 villages

Vellore 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
3,86,770Census 2011
Female population
3,93,671Census 2011
Sex ratio
1018 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
1,87,663Census 2011
SC population
2,04,428Census 2011
ST population
20,530Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
9,23,446+18.3%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
2,18,700RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
3,48,019Census 2011
Cultivators
44,344Census 2011
Agri labourers
69,765Census 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 Vellore district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
38 of 392 villages have notable places mapped · 10%
  • School· 20
  • Hospital· 12
  • Temple· 10
  • College· 8
  • High school· 7
  • PHC· 3

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

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All 6 mandals of Vellore

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392 villages · 248 GPs
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Top villages in Vellore

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about Vellore

How many mandals and villages are in Vellore district?

Vellore district has 6 mandals and 392 revenue villages across 248 gram panchayats in Tamil Nadu.

Where is the headquarters of Vellore district?

The district headquarters of Vellore is —.

What is the pincode of Vellore district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Vellore fall under?

Vellore district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Vellore district?

Vellore district had a population of 39,36,331 per the 2011 Census, across 392 villages.

When was Vellore district formed?

Vellore district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Vellore district?

Major rivers in Vellore 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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Districts near Vellore

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