# Dharapadavedu, Vellore (Tamil Nadu) – Town Population

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Town · Vellore, Tamil Nadu 

# Dharapadavedu

Dharapadavedu is a town in Katpadi sub-district of Vellore district, Tamil Nadu (municipality). The 2011 Census counted **38,833 people** in 9,476 households. Literacy was 90.2%.

- 38,833people (2011)
- 9,476households
- 90.2%literacy
- 18census wards

## Population of Dharapadavedu

■ Dharapadavedu · ■ Vellore urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****90.2%**

**85.0%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****1037**

**1015

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****990**

**953

Working population ****36.1%**

**37.5%

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 Dharapadavedu

Of every 100 households in Dharapadavedu in 2011, 97 had electricity, 88 a toilet at home and 87 cooked with LPG; 82 had a mobile phone, 52 a two-wheeler and 7 a car.

■ Dharapadavedu · ■ Vellore urban average

Electricity for lighting ****97%**

**96%

Toilet within the home ****88%**

**71%

No toilet (open defecation) ****9%**

**25%

Tap water ****76%**

**80%

Drinking water within premises ****57%**

**53%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****87%**

**67%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****8%**

**26%

Use banking services ****70%**

**51%

Television ****89%**

**86%

Mobile phone ****82%**

**74%

Computer with internet ****10%**

**4%

Two-wheeler ****52%**

**36%

Car / jeep / van ****7%**

**4%

None of these assets ****3%**

**4%

Own their home ****62%**

**68%

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 Dharapadavedu work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 11,949 (85%) · **■** Household industry 314 (2%) · **■** Farming 206 (1%) · **■** Marginal 1,562 (11%)

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 Dharapadavedu changed?

From 9,018 in 1961 to 38,833 in 2011.

**1961

**1971

**1981

**1991

**2001

**2011

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

## Dharapadavedu in numbers and road distances

- Density3,001 per km²
- Growth 2001–201129.1%
- Annual rainfall815 mm
- Temperature range15 °C to 40 °C

### Road distances

- Chennai (state capital)140 km by road
- Vellore (district HQ)5 km by road
- Vellore (city of 1 lakh+)5 km by road
- Chennai (city of 5 lakh+)140 km by road
- Katpadi (railway station)2 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 Dharapadavedu

### Civic services

- Pucca roads58 km
- DrainageOpen drains
- Flush toilets8,294
- Water storage1,200 kl
- Fire serviceIn town
- Electricity — homes8,687
- Electricity — industry11

### Hospitals

- ●Allopathic hospitals1 · 35 beds · 8 doctors

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools7 govt · 10 private
- ●Senior secondary schools2 govt · 3 private

### Banks

- Nationalised banks3
- Private banks1
- Co-operative banks1

**Main manufactured goods:** car accessories.

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

## Hospitals, banks, ATMs and more in Dharapadavedu

- Hospitals3 in Dharapadavedu
- Banks41 in Dharapadavedu
- ATMs14 in Dharapadavedu
- Petrol pumps2 in Dharapadavedu
- Hotels10 in Dharapadavedu
- Schools3 in Dharapadavedu
- Colleges and universities6 in Dharapadavedu
- Cinemas5 in Dharapadavedu
- Pharmacies9 in Dharapadavedu
- Restaurants34 in Dharapadavedu
- Dental clinics3 in Dharapadavedu

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/).

## Dharapadavedu ward list (2011)

Ward (2011) People Households 

[Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/vellore/katpadi/dharapadavedu/ward-1/) 3,518 823 

[Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/vellore/katpadi/dharapadavedu/ward-2/) 1,962 495 

[Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/vellore/katpadi/dharapadavedu/ward-3/) 1,226 295 

[Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/vellore/katpadi/dharapadavedu/ward-4/) 1,576 397 

[Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/vellore/katpadi/dharapadavedu/ward-5/) 1,469 389 

[Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/vellore/katpadi/dharapadavedu/ward-6/) 1,634 392 

[Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/vellore/katpadi/dharapadavedu/ward-7/) 1,895 429 

[Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/vellore/katpadi/dharapadavedu/ward-8/) 1,562 412 

[Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/vellore/katpadi/dharapadavedu/ward-9/) 2,814 699 

[Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/vellore/katpadi/dharapadavedu/ward-10/) 1,277 320 

[Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/vellore/katpadi/dharapadavedu/ward-11/) 1,527 385 

[Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/vellore/katpadi/dharapadavedu/ward-12/) 3,104 795 

[Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/vellore/katpadi/dharapadavedu/ward-13/) 4,818 1,191 

[Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/vellore/katpadi/dharapadavedu/ward-14/) 1,635 394 

[Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/vellore/katpadi/dharapadavedu/ward-15/) 1,334 330 

[Ward 16](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/vellore/katpadi/dharapadavedu/ward-16/) 1,371 310 

[Ward 17](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/vellore/katpadi/dharapadavedu/ward-17/) 2,476 583 

[Ward 18](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/vellore/katpadi/dharapadavedu/ward-18/) 3,635 837 

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: Dharapadavedu

- 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

- Tirupati International Airport (TIR) · Tirupati85 km
- Chennai International Airport (MAA) · Chennai111 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.9 hours, sunrise around 05:46) and shortest in Dec (about 11.4 hours, sunrise around 06:27, sunset around 17:49).

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 Dharapadavedu?38,833 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Dharapadavedu in?Vellore district, Tamil Nadu
- What was the population of Dharapadavedu in 1961?9,018
- How many wards does Dharapadavedu have?18 census wards (2011)
- What plug type is used in Dharapadavedu?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Dharapadavedu?Tirupati International Airport (TIR), about 85 km in a straight line