# Chinnasekkadu, Thiruvallur (Tamil Nadu) – Town Population

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Town · Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu 

# Chinnasekkadu

Chinnasekkadu is a town in Mathavaram sub-district of Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu (town panchayat). The 2011 Census counted **12,396 people** in 3,238 households. Literacy was 87.0%.

- 12,396people (2011)
- 3,238households
- 87.0%literacy
- 15census wards

## Population of Chinnasekkadu

■ Chinnasekkadu · ■ Thiruvallur urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****87.0%**

**89.3%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****948**

**981

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****885**

**946

Working population ****36.2%**

**38.3%

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 Chinnasekkadu

Of every 100 households in Chinnasekkadu in 2011, 99 had electricity, 97 a toilet at home and 66 cooked with LPG; 79 had a mobile phone, 31 a two-wheeler and 2 a car.

■ Chinnasekkadu · ■ Thiruvallur urban average

Electricity for lighting ****99%**

**98%

Toilet within the home ****97%**

**89%

No toilet (open defecation) ****2%**

**9%

Tap water ****81%**

**54%

Drinking water within premises ****16%**

**44%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****66%**

**79%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****5%**

**7%

Use banking services ****48%**

**65%

Television ****92%**

**92%

Mobile phone ****79%**

**83%

Computer with internet ****3%**

**11%

Two-wheeler ****31%**

**45%

Car / jeep / van ****2%**

**8%

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

**2%

Own their home ****43%**

**56%

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 Chinnasekkadu work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 3,652 (81%) · **■** Household industry 72 (2%) · **■** Farming 33 (1%) · **■** Marginal 733 (16%)

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 Chinnasekkadu changed?

From 8,421 in 1991 to 12,396 in 2011.

**1991

**2001

**2011

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

## Chinnasekkadu in numbers and road distances

- Density4,132 per km²
- Growth 2001–201127.3%
- Annual rainfall1,062 mm
- Temperature range21 °C to 38 °C

### Road distances

- Chennai (state capital)15 km by road
- Thiruvallur (district HQ)30 km by road
- Madavaram (city of 1 lakh+)2 km by road
- Chennai (city of 5 lakh+)15 km by road
- Tiruvottiyur (railway station)8 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 Chinnasekkadu

### Civic services

- Pucca roads15 km
- DrainageClosed drains
- Flush toilets3,155
- Water storage1,000 kl
- Electricity — homes1,200
- Electricity — industry5

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools1 govt · 1 private
- ●Senior secondary schools1 private

### Banks

- Nationalised banks1

**Main manufactured goods:** yarn.

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

## Hospitals, banks, ATMs and more in Chinnasekkadu

- Hospitals2 in Chinnasekkadu
- Banks11 in Chinnasekkadu
- ATMs10 in Chinnasekkadu
- Petrol pumps2 in Chinnasekkadu
- Hotels3 in Chinnasekkadu
- Schools2 in Chinnasekkadu
- Colleges and universities5 in Chinnasekkadu
- Cinemas1 in Chinnasekkadu
- Pharmacies6 in Chinnasekkadu
- Restaurants2 in Chinnasekkadu
- Police stations1 in Chinnasekkadu
- Dental clinics2 in Chinnasekkadu

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/).

## Chinnasekkadu ward list (2011)

Ward (2011) People Households 

[Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thiruvallur/mathavaram/chinnasekkadu/ward-1/) 769 189 

[Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thiruvallur/mathavaram/chinnasekkadu/ward-2/) 437 116 

[Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thiruvallur/mathavaram/chinnasekkadu/ward-3/) 722 190 

[Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thiruvallur/mathavaram/chinnasekkadu/ward-4/) 479 127 

[Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thiruvallur/mathavaram/chinnasekkadu/ward-5/) 1,266 354 

[Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thiruvallur/mathavaram/chinnasekkadu/ward-6/) 934 245 

[Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thiruvallur/mathavaram/chinnasekkadu/ward-7/) 1,158 302 

[Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thiruvallur/mathavaram/chinnasekkadu/ward-8/) 619 160 

[Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thiruvallur/mathavaram/chinnasekkadu/ward-9/) 1,738 435 

[Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thiruvallur/mathavaram/chinnasekkadu/ward-10/) 951 240 

[Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thiruvallur/mathavaram/chinnasekkadu/ward-11/) 783 208 

[Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thiruvallur/mathavaram/chinnasekkadu/ward-12/) 458 132 

[Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thiruvallur/mathavaram/chinnasekkadu/ward-13/) 836 221 

[Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thiruvallur/mathavaram/chinnasekkadu/ward-14/) 792 203 

[Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thiruvallur/mathavaram/chinnasekkadu/ward-15/) 454 116 

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

Census wards of 2011; municipal ward boundaries may have changed since.

## Know before you go: Chinnasekkadu

- 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) · Chennai21 km
- Tirupati International Airport (TIR) · Tirupati94 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.9 hours, sunrise around 05:42) and shortest in Dec (about 11.4 hours, sunrise around 06:23, sunset around 17:44).

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 Chinnasekkadu?12,396 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Chinnasekkadu in?Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu
- What was the population of Chinnasekkadu in 1991?8,421
- How many wards does Chinnasekkadu have?15 census wards (2011)
- What plug type is used in Chinnasekkadu?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Chinnasekkadu?Chennai International Airport (MAA), about 21 km in a straight line