# Sikkarayapuram, Kancheepuram (Tamil Nadu) – Town Population

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Town · Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu 

# Sikkarayapuram

Sikkarayapuram is a town in Sriperumbudur sub-district of Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu (census town). The 2011 Census counted **10,187 people** in 2,579 households. Literacy was 82.7%.

- 10,187people (2011)
- 2,579households
- 82.7%literacy
- 903females per 1,000 males

## Population of Sikkarayapuram

■ Sikkarayapuram · ■ Kancheepuram urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****82.7%**

**89.4%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****903**

**986

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****876**

**957

Working population ****41.7%**

**39.2%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Homes and amenities in Sikkarayapuram

Of every 100 households in Sikkarayapuram in 2011, 98 had electricity, 69 a toilet at home and 59 cooked with LPG; 85 had a mobile phone, 35 a two-wheeler and 3 a car.

■ Sikkarayapuram · ■ Kancheepuram urban average

Electricity for lighting ****98%**

**98%

Toilet within the home ****69%**

**86%

No toilet (open defecation) ****31%**

**12%

Tap water ****75%**

**67%

Drinking water within premises ****56%**

**54%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****59%**

**77%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****30%**

**10%

Use banking services ****38%**

**68%

Television ****95%**

**92%

Mobile phone ****85%**

**83%

Computer with internet ****2%**

**14%

Two-wheeler ****35%**

**48%

Car / jeep / van ****3%**

**9%

None of these assets ****2%**

**2%

Own their home ****59%**

**60%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Houselisting and Housing Census – households by amenities and assets (HH-14)](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## What people in Sikkarayapuram work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 3,832 (90%) · **■** Household industry 46 (1%) · **■** Farming 26 (1%) · **■** Marginal 348 (8%)

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## How has the population of Sikkarayapuram changed?

From 6,051 in 2001 to 10,187 in 2011.

**2001

**2011

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Sikkarayapuram in numbers and road distances

- Density4,124 per km²
- Growth 2001–201168.3%
- Annual rainfall1,157 mm
- Temperature range21 °C to 39 °C

### Road distances

- Chennai (state capital)15 km by road
- Kancheepuram (district HQ)55 km by road
- Chennai (city of 1 lakh+)15 km by road
- Chennai (city of 5 lakh+)15 km by road
- Chennai (railway station)15 km by road

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Services and economy in Sikkarayapuram

### Civic services

- Pucca roads12 km
- DrainageOpen drains
- Flush toilets1,778
- Water storage260 kl
- Electricity — homes2,195
- Electricity — industry2

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools2 govt
- ●Engineering colleges1 private
- ●Medical colleges1 private

### Banks

- Nationalised banks1

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Hospitals, banks, ATMs and more in Sikkarayapuram

- Banks7 in Sikkarayapuram
- ATMs2 in Sikkarayapuram
- Petrol pumps5 in Sikkarayapuram
- Schools3 in Sikkarayapuram
- Cinemas2 in Sikkarayapuram
- Pharmacies2 in Sikkarayapuram
- Police stations1 in Sikkarayapuram

Source: [Overture Maps Foundation places, release 2026-10-21.0 (CDLA-Permissive-2.0, Apache-2.0 or CC0 by source)](https://docs.overturemaps.org/attribution/).

## Know before you go: Sikkarayapuram

- Time zoneUTC+5:30, no daylight saving · Asia/Kolkata
- CurrencyRupee (INR)
- Country calling code+91
- LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil
- Plug typesType C, D · 230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Chennai International Airport (MAA) · Chennai7.8 km
- Tirupati International Airport (TIR) · Tirupati92 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.9 hours, sunrise around 05:43) and shortest in Dec (about 11.4 hours, sunrise around 06:23, sunset around 17:45).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Quick answers

- What is the population of Sikkarayapuram?10,187 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Sikkarayapuram in?Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu
- What was the population of Sikkarayapuram in 2001?6,051
- What plug type is used in Sikkarayapuram?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Sikkarayapuram?Chennai International Airport (MAA), about 7.8 km in a straight line