Where is Velam village located?
Velam is in Wallajah Taluk of Vellore district in Tamil Nadu, India.
Indian Village Directory
Velam Village
Velam is an inhabited village in Wallajah Taluk of Vellore district, Tamil Nadu. Its Census village code is 630497, the Census 2011 record lists 6,247 people in 1,458 households and the reported area is 634.22 hectares. The local references include Velam Gram Panchayat, Sholingur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Ammur at about 2 km.
Velam is a village in Wallajah Taluk, Vellore district, Tamil Nadu, India. The available record shows Census village code 630497 and 6,247 people in 1,458 households.
Village Code630497
Population6,247
Households1,458
Area634.22 hectares
Nearest TownAmmur
Detailed village profile
Velam at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 6,247 people, 634.22 hectares of reported area and Ammur as the nearest town reference for Velam, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Velam falls under Wallajah Taluk in Vellore district, Tamil Nadu.
- The Census village code is 630497.
- The record lists 6,247 people living in 1,458 households.
- The reported village area is 634.22 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Ammur.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Velam
- Census Village Code
- 630497
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- State Census Code
- 33
- District
- Vellore
- District Census Code
- 605
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Wallajah
- Sub-district Census Code
- 05714
- CD Block
- Sholingur
- Gram Panchayat
- Velam
- Households
- 1,458
- Population
- 6,247
- Male Population
- 3,148
- Female Population
- 3,099
- Sex Ratio
- 984.43
- Area
- 634.22 hectares
- Area
- 6.34 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Ammur
- Nearest Town Distance
- 2 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 632501
- Reference Year
- 2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density
984.99 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.28 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
31.74%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0.05%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
62.4%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Velam in the official administrative record. Census village code 630497, Velam Gram Panchayat and Sholingur CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 33
- District Census Code
- 605
- Sub-district Census Code
- 05714
- Village Census Code
- 630497
- CD Block Code
- 0037
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0360
- CD Block Name
- Sholingur
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Velam
Location and Distance
Ammur is the nearest town listed for Velam, about 2 km away. Vellore is listed as the district headquarters at about 36 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Wallajah
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 7 km
- District Headquarter
- Vellore
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 36 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Ammur
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 2 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Ammur
- Distance within State/UT
- 2 km
- Nearest Town
- Ammur
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 2 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 634.22 hectares
- Area
- 6.34 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 6,247 people in 1,458 households, with 3,148 male residents and 3,099 female residents. The average household size is 4.28, and SC share is 31.74% and ST share is 0.05% for Velam. Population density works out to about 984.99 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 1,458
- Total Population
- 6,247
- Male Population
- 3,148
- Female Population
- 3,099
- Sex Ratio
- 984.43
- Average Household Size
- 4.28
- SC Population
- 1,983
- SC Male Population
- 978
- SC Female Population
- 1,005
- SC Population Share
- 31.74
- ST Population
- 3
- ST Male Population
- 1
- ST Female Population
- 2
- ST Population Share
- 0.05
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Velam list 4 government primary schools, 2 private primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 7
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 2
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 4
- Private Primary School
- Available
- Private Primary School Count
- 2
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
- Government Non Formal Training Centre
- Available
- Government Non Formal Training Centre Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Velam. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Velam include hand pump water and treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Treated
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Covered Well
- Available
- Covered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Covered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
- Available
- Closed Drainage
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
- Available
- Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
- Available
- Rural Production Centres Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
- Available
- Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
- Available
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 12.9 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 171.21 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Velam include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Sub Post Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- State Highway
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Velam include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Public Library
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Velam is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 18 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 16 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 14 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 16 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Velam show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Sugarcane and Ground Nut, net sown area is 274.25 hectares and irrigated land is 171.21 hectares (62.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Manufacturers Commodities First
- Inscense Sticks
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Sugarcane
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Ground Nut
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 105.5
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 11.92 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 8.51 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 0.7 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 185.43 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 35.01 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 274.25
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 103.04 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 171.21
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Others
- Available
- Others Functions All Year
- Available
- Others Functions in Summer
- Available
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Velam
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- Not reported
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 1
- Banks in Matched Records
- 1
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CRM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 1 | 100% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | CRM | 632501 | Vellore | Vellore | Vellore (M. Corp) | Amoor, Vellore Dt T1nh000947162 86/1D Bazaar St, Amoor, Vellore Dt, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632501 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Velam village in?
Velam village is in Vellore district.
Which state is Velam village in?
Velam village is in Tamil Nadu.
Which taluk is Velam under?
Velam comes under Wallajah Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Velam?
The Census village code of Velam is 630497.
Which Gram Panchayat is Velam under?
Velam is listed under Velam Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sholingur.
What is the population of Velam village?
The village record lists 6,247 people and 1,458 households for Velam.
How many households are in Velam village?
The village record lists 1,458 households for Velam.
What is the male and female population of Velam?
The record lists 3,148 male residents and 3,099 female residents for Velam.
What is the sex ratio of Velam village?
The sex ratio of Velam is 984.43 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Velam village?
The reported geographical area of Velam is 634.22 hectares.
What is the population density of Velam village?
The approximate population density of Velam is 984.99 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Velam?
The nearest town listed for Velam is Ammur, about 2 km away.
How far is Velam from the district headquarters?
Velam is about 36 km from Vellore, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Velam from the sub-district headquarters?
Velam is about 7 km from Wallajah, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Velam?
The village facility record lists 4 government primary schools, 2 private primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Velam.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Velam?
For Velam, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Sugarcane and Ground Nut, net sown area is 274.25 hectares and irrigated land is 171.21 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Velam?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Velam. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.