Velam Population
As per the 2011 Census, Velam Village has a population of 6.25 k (6,247) with 3.15 k (3,148) males and 3.10 k (3,099) females.The sex ratio in Velam is 985, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Velam Village is 642 (642) which is 10.28% of Velam Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Velam Village is 840 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Velam village is listed as part of the Wallajah Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Vellore District in the state of TAMIL NADU in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
Velam Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Velam Village current estimated population is projected to be 6.66 k (6,660), indicating a 6.61% increased from Velam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.34 k, and the estimated female population is 3.32 k.
Velam Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Velam Village estimated population is projected to be 6.68 k (6,680), projecting a 6.92% increased from Velam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.35 k, and the estimated female population is 3.33 k.
Velam Literacy Rate
Velam Village has a literacy rate of 78.63% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Velam Village is 87.71 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Velam Village is 69.57 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Velam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 78.63 | 87.71 | 69.57 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 78.63 | 87.71 | 69.57 |
Velam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Velam Village is 1.98 k (1,983) with 978 (978) males and 1.01 k (1,005) females, which is 31.74% of Velam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1028 females for every 1000 males.
Velam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Velam Village is 3 (3) with 1 (1) males and 2 (2) females, which is 0.05% of Velam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 2000 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Velam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 985 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 985 |
Velam Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Velam Village are 1.46 k(1,458).
Velam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Velam Village, there are about 2.82 k (2,819) workers, making up nearly 45.13% of the Velam Village total population. Out of these, around 1.90 k (1,903) are male workers, and about 916 (916) are female workers.
Velam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6.66 k (6,660) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 6.68 k (6,680) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 6.69 k (6,694) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 6.70 k (6,703) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 6.71 k (6,712) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 6.72 k (6,721) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 6.73 k (6,730) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 6.73 k (6,734) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 6.73 k (6,734) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 6.73 k (6,734) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 6.73 k (6,733) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 6.73 k (6,733) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 6.73 k (6,733) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Velam Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 6.73 k (6,733), with a male population of 3.36 k (3,361) and a female population of 3.37 k (3,372). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Velam Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.
Velam Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sikarajapuram | 5,541 |
| 2 | Lalapettai | 4,264 |
| 3 | Mukundarayapuram | 7,070 |
| 4 | Katharikuppam | 1,307 |
| 5 | Kalmelkuppam | 5,203 |
| 6 | Kolatheri | 936 |
| 7 | Marudalam | 4,702 |
| 8 | Kattarampakkam | 2,105 |
| 9 | Thalangai | 2,510 |
| 10 | Vanghur | 4,112 |