The national context: IndiaIndia is the world's second most populous country, with a population of over 1.3 billion people, and the world's third largest economy after the US and China. Agriculture is the main source of livelihoods in India, particularly for rural households. The average life expectancy is 68.6 years and almost 70% of the population is estimated to be literate. Approximately two-thirds of the Indian population lives in poverty, with less than $2 a day. More than 22 languages and 425 dialects are spoken in India, reflecting the country's diversity.
|
Taluk |
Towns |
Villages |
Chengelpettu |
11 |
90 |
Thiruporur |
1 |
55 |
Uthiramerur |
1 |
114 |
Maduranthakam |
3 |
188 |
Total |
16 |
448 |
Taluk |
Total Population* |
Population at Risk (18-64 yrs)** |
Chengalpattu & Thiruporur |
571,254 |
342,752 |
Uthiramerur |
145,376 |
87,225 |
Maduranthakam |
272,669 |
169,054 |
Total |
989,299 |
599,031 |