How many villages are listed for Tamil Nadu?
Tamil Nadu has 15,979 Census 2011 village records in this directory. They are grouped across 31 districts and 213 taluks.
Indian Village Directory
Tamil Nadu (TN) Village Directory
The Tamil Nadu (TN) village directory brings together 15,979 Census 2011 village records from 31 districts and 213 taluks. It helps you find villages by district, taluk, Census village code, population, households, area and nearest-town details. Across these records, Tamil Nadu has 15,049 inhabited villages, 930 uninhabited village entries, 37,229,590 people, 9,531,704 households and 11,507,215 hectares of recorded village area. For quick comparison, Viluppuram has the highest number of village records; nearest-town names are reported for 1,086 local references. The facility summary adds local context: primary school is reported for 15,049 villages, mobile coverage is reported for 14,803 villages, all-weather road is reported for 14,843 villages. The village figures are prepared from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India; postal context is available for 11,733 post offices and 2,049 PIN codes; banking context uses Reserve Bank of India (RBI) ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) access records.
Tamil Nadu has 15,979 Census 2011 village records in this directory, organised across 31 districts and 213 taluks. The page also compares population, households, area, facilities, postal references and bank service context where available.
Districts31
Local Admin Units213
Villages15,979
Population37,229,590
Households9,531,704
Key Facts
- Village Records
- 15,979 Census 2011 village records
- Districts Covered
- 31
- Taluks
- 213
- Inhabited Villages
- 15,049
- Listed Population
- 37,229,590
- Households
- 9,531,704
- Recorded Village Area
- 11,507,215 hectares
- Most Village Records
- Viluppuram (1,486 villages)
- Largest Listed Population
- Viluppuram (2,939,785 people)
District-wise Village List
Tamil Nadu's district table compares 31 districts by village count, Census code, population, households and recorded area. Viluppuram has the most village records with 1,486 entries. Viluppuram has the largest listed village population at 2,939,785 people.
| District | Census Code | Villages | Village Share | Inhabited % | Population | Population Share | Avg Pop / Village | Households | Area (ha) | Area Share | Pop / sq km | Largest Village | Official Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ariyalur | 616 | 213 | 1.3% | 89% | 671,100 | 1.8% | 3,151 | 175,903 | 187,463.76 | 1.6% | 358 | Vilandai (South) | Official Site |
| Coimbatore | 632 | 237 | 1.5% | 92% | 839,105 | 2.3% | 3,541 | 242,157 | 298,759.42 | 2.6% | 280.9 | Marchinaickenpalayam | Official Site |
| Cuddalore | 617 | 828 | 5.2% | 96% | 1,720,725 | 4.6% | 2,078 | 423,473 | 333,082.47 | 2.9% | 516.6 | Vadakuthu | Official Site |
| Dharmapuri | 630 | 486 | 3% | 92% | 1,245,931 | 3.3% | 2,564 | 310,409 | 442,639.13 | 3.8% | 281.5 | Maniathahalli | Official Site |
| Dindigul | 612 | 362 | 2.3% | 91% | 1,351,735 | 3.6% | 3,734 | 354,179 | 477,357.55 | 4.1% | 283.2 | Sitharevu | Official Site |
| Erode | 610 | 306 | 1.9% | 94% | 1,093,768 | 2.9% | 3,574 | 323,502 | 497,026.99 | 4.3% | 220.1 | Kavandapadi | Official Site |
| Kancheepuram | 604 | 1,019 | 6.4% | 94% | 1,459,916 | 3.9% | 1,433 | 361,365 | 380,038.13 | 3.3% | 384.1 | Semmanjeri | Official Site |
| Kanniyakumari | 629 | 63 | 0.4% | 89% | 330,572 | 0.9% | 5,247 | 85,478 | 101,968.02 | 0.9% | 324.2 | Kadiapattinam | Official Site |
| Karur | 613 | 170 | 1.1% | 99% | 629,976 | 1.7% | 3,706 | 168,396 | 257,804.68 | 2.2% | 244.4 | D. Edayapatti | Official Site |
| Krishnagiri | 631 | 655 | 4.1% | 92% | 1,451,446 | 3.9% | 2,216 | 342,859 | 500,778.27 | 4.4% | 289.8 | Anchetty | Official Site |
| Madurai | 623 | 570 | 3.6% | 92% | 1,191,451 | 3.2% | 2,09 | 315,036 | 360,594.20 | 3.1% | 330.4 | Katchiakatti | Official Site |
| Nagapattinam | 618 | 491 | 3.1% | 99% | 1,251,826 | 3.4% | 2,55 | 323,350 | 222,912.92 | 1.9% | 561.6 | Thirumullaivasal | Official Site |
| Namakkal | 609 | 389 | 2.4% | 93% | 1,030,476 | 2.8% | 2,649 | 283,248 | 310,515.63 | 2.7% | 331.9 | Kadachanallur | Official Site |
| Perambalur | 615 | 159 | 1% | 92% | 468,060 | 1.3% | 2,944 | 123,945 | 167,850.72 | 1.5% | 278.9 | Elambalur | Official Site |
| Pudukkottai | 621 | 750 | 4.7% | 98% | 1,301,991 | 3.5% | 1,736 | 310,285 | 451,142.18 | 3.9% | 288.6 | Kodikulam | Official Site |
| Ramanathapuram | 626 | 393 | 2.5% | 97% | 942,746 | 2.5% | 2,399 | 228,764 | 397,677.63 | 3.5% | 237.1 | Pamban | Official Site |
| Salem | 608 | 585 | 3.7% | 88% | 1,707,934 | 4.6% | 2,92 | 452,023 | 449,303.16 | 3.9% | 380.1 | Kaveripuram | Official Site |
| Sivaganga | 622 | 515 | 3.2% | 99% | 926,256 | 2.5% | 1,799 | 234,513 | 411,933.17 | 3.6% | 224.9 | Somanathamangalam | Official Site |
| Thanjavur | 620 | 805 | 5% | 98% | 1,554,531 | 4.2% | 1,931 | 391,202 | 312,628.51 | 2.7% | 497.2 | Thiruvalanjuli | Official Site |
| The Nilgiris | 611 | 40 | 0.3% | 100% | 299,739 | 0.8% | 7,493 | 83,021 | 177,646.20 | 1.5% | 168.7 | Cherangode | Official Site |
| Theni | 624 | 98 | 0.6% | 82% | 575,418 | 1.5% | 5,872 | 156,719 | 225,192.77 | 2% | 255.5 | Myaladumparai | Official Site |
| Thiruvallur | 602 | 617 | 3.9% | 94% | 1,299,709 | 3.5% | 2,106 | 331,697 | 290,785.61 | 2.5% | 447 | Pulicut | Official Site |
| Thiruvarur | 619 | 547 | 3.4% | 98% | 1,006,482 | 2.7% | 1,84 | 261,999 | 217,084.50 | 1.9% | 463.6 | Adiyakkamangalam | Official Site |
| Thoothukkudi | 627 | 439 | 2.7% | 98% | 873,374 | 2.3% | 1,989 | 235,449 | 429,040.34 | 3.7% | 203.6 | Thoothukudi | Official Site |
| Tiruchirappalli | 614 | 471 | 2.9% | 92% | 1,384,257 | 3.7% | 2,939 | 357,244 | 402,251.56 | 3.5% | 344.1 | Tholurpatti | Official Site |
| Tirunelveli | 628 | 465 | 2.9% | 92% | 1,557,004 | 4.2% | 3,348 | 419,057 | 551,647.61 | 4.8% | 282.2 | Chockampatti | Official Site |
| Tiruppur | 633 | 297 | 1.9% | 100% | 957,941 | 2.6% | 3,225 | 283,187 | 433,529.73 | 3.8% | 221 | Ganapathipalayam | Official Site |
| Tiruvannamalai | 606 | 1,095 | 6.9% | 95% | 1,969,930 | 5.3% | 1,799 | 472,689 | 538,216.48 | 4.7% | 366 | Padavedu | Official Site |
| Vellore | 605 | 858 | 5.4% | 89% | 2,234,344 | 6% | 2,604 | 536,706 | 588,227.86 | 5.1% | 379.8 | Madapalli | Official Site |
| Viluppuram | 607 | 1,486 | 9.3% | 96% | 2,939,785 | 7.9% | 1,978 | 678,847 | 703,761.69 | 6.1% | 417.7 | Pidagam | Official Site |
| Virudhunagar | 625 | 570 | 3.6% | 83% | 962,062 | 2.6% | 1,688 | 265,002 | 388,354.43 | 3.4% | 247.7 | Melarajakularaman (Part) | Official Site |
Districts with the most village records
The ranking shows where village records are most concentrated in Tamil Nadu. Viluppuram, Tiruvannamalai and Kancheepuram appear near the top by village count, so they are useful starting points for district-wise village search and local comparison.
| Rank | District | Villages | Village Share | Population | Population Share | Area (ha) | Area Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viluppuram | 1,486 | 9.3% | 2,939,785 | 7.9% | 703,761.69 | 6.1% |
| 2 | Tiruvannamalai | 1,095 | 6.9% | 1,969,930 | 5.3% | 538,216.48 | 4.7% |
| 3 | Kancheepuram | 1,019 | 6.4% | 1,459,916 | 3.9% | 380,038.13 | 3.3% |
| 4 | Vellore | 858 | 5.4% | 2,234,344 | 6% | 588,227.86 | 5.1% |
| 5 | Cuddalore | 828 | 5.2% | 1,720,725 | 4.6% | 333,082.47 | 2.9% |
| 6 | Thanjavur | 805 | 5% | 1,554,531 | 4.2% | 312,628.51 | 2.7% |
| 7 | Pudukkottai | 750 | 4.7% | 1,301,991 | 3.5% | 451,142.18 | 3.9% |
| 8 | Krishnagiri | 655 | 4.1% | 1,451,446 | 3.9% | 500,778.27 | 4.4% |
| 9 | Thiruvallur | 617 | 3.9% | 1,299,709 | 3.5% | 290,785.61 | 2.5% |
| 10 | Salem | 585 | 3.7% | 1,707,934 | 4.6% | 449,303.16 | 3.9% |
Largest Villages by Population
This table lists the most populated villages in Tamil Nadu based on Census 2011 village records. Pamban is the largest listed village by population here, with 37,819 people and 8,522 households.
| Rank | Village | Population | State Pop Share | Households | Avg Household Size | Area (ha) | Pop / sq km | Nearest Town | Town Distance km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pamban | 37,819 | 0.1% | 8,522 | 4.4 | 3,599.89 | 1,050.6 | Rameswaram | B |
| 2 | Cherangode | 33,506 | 0.1% | 8,552 | 3.9 | 7,494 | 447.1 | Nelliyalam | C |
| 3 | Semmanjeri | 29,751 | 0.1% | 6,141 | 4.8 | 701.34 | 4,242 | Sholinganallur | 3 |
| 4 | Myaladumparai | 29,731 | 0.1% | 8,628 | 3.4 | 12,075.31 | 246.2 | Theni Allinagaram | C |
| 5 | Kavandapadi | 28,590 | 0.1% | 8,622 | 3.3 | 2,204.76 | 1,296.7 | Salangapalayam | A |
| 6 | Kadiapattinam | 26,589 | 0.1% | 6,415 | 4.1 | 1,925.94 | 1,380.6 | B | |
| 7 | Kadamalaikundu | 23,650 | 0.1% | 6,841 | 3.5 | 6,942.85 | 340.6 | Theni Allinagaram | C |
| 8 | Nelliyalam | 21,836 | 0.1% | 4,965 | 4.4 | 4,774.15 | 457.4 | Nelliyalam | B |
| 9 | Kaveripuram | 21,306 | 0.1% | 5,957 | 3.6 | 5,331.75 | 399.6 | Kolathur | B |
| 10 | Vadakuthu | 21,236 | 0.1% | 5,169 | 4.1 | 1,280.10 | 1,658.9 | Vadalur | A |
Largest Villages by Area
This table compares villages with the largest recorded geographical area in Tamil Nadu. Guthiyalathur (Addition) R.F. has the largest listed area here at 82,595.78 hectares.
| Rank | Village | Area (ha) | State Area Share | Population | Pop / sq km | Households | Households / ha | Nearest Town | Town Distance km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guthiyalathur (Addition) R.F. | 82,595.78 | 0.7% | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | ||
| 2 | Talamalai R.F. | 61,547.59 | 0.5% | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | ||
| 3 | Burgur (North R.F.) | 47,860.35 | 0.4% | 209 | 0.4 | 55 | 0 | ||
| 4 | Papanasam R.F. | 35,692.40 | 0.3% | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | ||
| 5 | Megamalai | 32,198.36 | 0.3% | 8,348 | 25.9 | 2,585 | 0.08 | Theni Allinagaram | C |
| 6 | Anamalai R.F. | 29,317.10 | 0.3% | 2,014 | 6.9 | 660 | 0.02 | ||
| 7 | Veerapuli R.F. | 28,109 | 0.2% | 1,663 | 5.9 | 470 | 0.02 | ||
| 8 | Singampatti Zamindar Forest | 25,761 | 0.2% | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | ||
| 9 | Burgur South R.F. | 24,880.99 | 0.2% | 479 | 1.9 | 114 | 0 | ||
| 10 | Kalakadu(r.f) | 22,359.20 | 0.2% | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | Valliyur |
Post Offices and PIN Codes in Tamil Nadu
This section gives a state-level postal summary from the available post office dataset.
The postal summary adds PIN code and India Post context for Tamil Nadu. It includes 11,733 post offices, 2,049 PIN codes, 10,738 delivery offices and 9,207 branch offices. Use this for address reference, then verify important postal details with India Post.
Post Offices / 100 Villages73.4
PIN Codes / 100 Villages12.8
Delivery Office %92%
Branch Office %78%
Coordinate Coverage %98%
Post Offices11,733
Unique PIN Codes2,049
Delivery Offices10,738
Non-delivery Offices995
Head Offices93
Sub Offices2,433
Branch Offices9,207
District-wise Postal Summary
| Postal District | Post Offices | Unique PIN Codes | Delivery Offices | Branch Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ariyalur | 222 | 31 | 217 | 193 |
| Chengalpattu | 277 | 60 | 240 | 199 |
| Chennai | 152 | 83 | 81 | 10 |
| Coimbatore | 414 | 109 | 364 | 291 |
| Cuddalore | 473 | 68 | 434 | 387 |
| Dharmapuri | 258 | 33 | 253 | 229 |
| Dindigul | 460 | 58 | 433 | 388 |
| Erode | 342 | 60 | 318 | 278 |
| Kallakurichi | 250 | 32 | 248 | 221 |
| Kanchipuram | 156 | 32 | 141 | 123 |
| Kanniyakumari | 268 | 65 | 229 | 188 |
| Karur | 242 | 36 | 236 | 205 |
| Krishnagiri | 298 | 38 | 291 | 259 |
| Madurai | 389 | 57 | 340 | 295 |
| Mayiladuthurai | 214 | 51 | 190 | 158 |
| Nagapattinam | 174 | 39 | 163 | 141 |
| Namakkal | 355 | 60 | 318 | 294 |
| Perambalur | 140 | 25 | 136 | 115 |
| Pudukkottai | 339 | 53 | 325 | 282 |
| Ramanathapuram | 307 | 58 | 297 | 248 |
| Ranipet | 209 | 40 | 195 | 167 |
| Salem | 503 | 90 | 445 | 401 |
| Sivaganga | 315 | 66 | 288 | 233 |
| Tenkasi | 239 | 50 | 230 | 192 |
| Thanjavur | 514 | 101 | 454 | 403 |
| The Nilgiris | 181 | 47 | 169 | 128 |
| Theni | 159 | 31 | 148 | 119 |
| Thiruvallur | 352 | 61 | 301 | 277 |
| Thiruvarur | 358 | 73 | 325 | 288 |
| Tiruchirappalli | 487 | 90 | 438 | 364 |
| Tirunelveli | 302 | 77 | 273 | 215 |
| Tirupathur | 189 | 27 | 178 | 158 |
| Tiruppur | 354 | 65 | 315 | 295 |
| Tiruvannamalai | 496 | 71 | 475 | 421 |
| Tuticorin | 424 | 92 | 393 | 326 |
| Vellore | 252 | 51 | 226 | 185 |
| Villupuram | 390 | 59 | 376 | 328 |
| Virudhunagar | 279 | 60 | 255 | 203 |
Top PIN Codes by Post Office Count
| PIN Code | Post Offices |
|---|---|
| 637411 | 25 |
| 625706 | 23 |
| 624401 | 22 |
| 635107 | 20 |
| 638701 | 20 |
| 636903 | 18 |
| 630562 | 18 |
| 636808 | 17 |
| 635655 | 17 |
| 638106 | 17 |
Office Type Summary
| Office Type | Post Offices |
|---|---|
| Head Office | 93 |
| Sub Office | 2,433 |
| Branch Office | 9,207 |
ATM, CDM and CRM Access in Tamil Nadu
The banking section summarises Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records for Tamil Nadu. It includes 24,495 ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records, 45 banks and 2,009 PIN codes. These records are useful for local banking access checks, but they do not prove that a facility is inside a village. Verify the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
Records / 100 Villages153.3
ATM Share64%
CDM Share2.4%
CRM Share32%
Records / Bank544.3
ATM/CDM/CRM Records24,495
ATMs15,720
CRMs7,864
CDMs582
Electronic Kiosks295
Banks45
PINs2,009
Device Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 15,720 | 64% |
| CRM | 7,864 | 32% |
| CDM | 582 | 2.4% |
| Electronic Kiosk | 295 | 1.2% |
| E-Lobby | 22 | 0.1% |
| E-Lobby | 22 | 0.1% |
| Customer Service Center (CSC) | 12 | 0% |
Top Banks in This Area
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 5,001 | 20% |
| Canara Bank | 2,455 | 10% |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | 1,893 | 7.7% |
| Indian Bank | 1,879 | 7.7% |
| Indian Overseas Bank | 1,695 | 6.9% |
Top PIN Codes by Banking Access Records
| PIN Code | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 600017 | 192 | 0.8% |
| 600034 | 191 | 0.8% |
| 625001 | 173 | 0.7% |
| 600001 | 169 | 0.7% |
| 641018 | 141 | 0.6% |
| 635109 | 138 | 0.6% |
| 612001 | 133 | 0.5% |
| 620001 | 118 | 0.5% |
| 602105 | 117 | 0.5% |
| 625020 | 114 | 0.5% |
District-wise ATM/CDM/CRM Summary
| District | Records | ATMs | CRMs | CDMs | Banks | PINs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ariyalur | 140 | 84 | 53 | 3 | 21 | 28 |
| Chengalpattu | 1,127 | 705 | 396 | 13 | 34 | 84 |
| Chennai | 4,609 | 2,892 | 1,534 | 87 | 44 | 198 |
| Coimbatore | 2,015 | 1,369 | 565 | 51 | 43 | 133 |
| Cuddalore | 622 | 427 | 170 | 13 | 28 | 71 |
| Dharmapuri | 261 | 187 | 69 | 4 | 26 | 32 |
| Dindigul | 581 | 402 | 159 | 14 | 29 | 75 |
| Erode | 760 | 483 | 246 | 19 | 37 | 69 |
| Kallakurichi | 222 | 141 | 76 | 3 | 25 | 34 |
| Kancheepuram | 611 | 437 | 162 | 7 | 38 | 82 |
| Kanyakumari | 623 | 368 | 228 | 26 | 31 | 76 |
| Karur | 299 | 197 | 99 | 2 | 31 | 37 |
| Krishnagiri | 460 | 301 | 150 | 7 | 33 | 45 |
| Madurai | 1,232 | 816 | 364 | 34 | 39 | 75 |
| Mayiladuthurai | 174 | 100 | 72 | 1 | 23 | 39 |
| Nagapattinam | 204 | 147 | 47 | 7 | 24 | 52 |
| Namakkal | 523 | 355 | 149 | 11 | 32 | 57 |
| Nilgiris | 190 | 136 | 51 | 2 | 24 | 32 |
| Perambalur | 128 | 81 | 41 | 3 | 20 | 27 |
| Pudukkottai | 321 | 182 | 132 | 6 | 26 | 58 |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected rows show bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) banking access dataset. They are shown for local reference and should be verified with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 621651 | Ariyalur | Ariyalur | Ariyalur (M) | Tamilnadu - 621651 South Street, Dalmiapuram Ariyalur Dalmiapuram, Ariyalur, Tamil Nadu, 621651 |
| City Union Bank Limited | ATM | 600044 | Chengalpattu | Alandur | Thiruneermalai (Tp) | Second Main Road, Subbarayan Nagar, Thiruneermalai S. No. 291/C, Thiruneermalai Main Road, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, 60… |
| Au Small Finance Bank Limited | ATM | 600091 | Chennai | No Block | Chennai (M Corp.) | Madipakkam Main Road 62/5, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600091 |
| Canara Bank | ATM | 624701 | Dindigul | Athoor | Attur | Attur Main Road, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, 624701 |
| Bank of India | ATM | 625012 | Madurai | Madurai East | Naickanpatti | Avaniyapuram, Madurai 14.a Sankaranayar Street, Market Street, Near Bus Stand, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, 625012 |
| Axis Bank Limited | CRM | 638501 | Erode | Anthiyur | Anthiyur (Tp) | Sathy Main Road Annasalai Thavittupalayam, Erode, Tamil Nadu, 638501 |
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 641653 | Coimbatore | Annur | Annur (Tp) | Annur, Coimbatore Karthikeyan, 34/7, Sathy Road, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641653 |
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 608502 | Cuddalore | Chidambaram | Parangipettai (Tp) | Parangipettai - 608502 25, Keerakara Street, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, 608502 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) details are based on Reserve Bank of India (RBI) banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code, district or sub-district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Population Summary
The population summary gives a quick demographic view of Tamil Nadu's village records. It shows 37,229,590 people and 9,531,704 households, with male, female, sex ratio, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe figures where they are reported.
Average Population / Village2,33
Average Household Size3.9
Inhabited Village %94%
Population Density / sq km323.5
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population37,229,590
Administrative Coverage
Administrative coverage shows how Tamil Nadu's villages connect with local governance and nearby towns. The records include 423 CD blocks and 10,056 Gram Panchayats, with nearest-town names reported for 1,086 local references.
CD Blocks Reported423
Gram Panchayats Reported10056
Nearest Town Names Reported1086
CD blocks reported: Acharapakkam, Agastheeswaram, Agastheeswaram, Rajakkamangalam, Alanganallur, Alangayam, Alangulam, Alathur, Alwarthirunagari, Alwarthirunagari, Sathankulam, Ambasamudram, Ammapet, Ammapettai and more.
Gram Panchayats reported: 11. Regunathapuram, 139.thandalam, 144.thandalam, 18. Pudukkudi, 18. Sukkampatti, 2. Kariyamanickam, 23. Kolathur, 25 - Veppampattu, 26 - Veppampattu, 29. Nenmeli, 43 Panapakkam, 46 Pudur and more.
Village Facility Coverage
Village facility coverage shows reported amenities from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) fields for Tamil Nadu. The strongest reported signals are primary school in 15,049 villages (94% of all villages), mobile coverage in 14,803 villages (93% of all villages), all-weather road in 14,843 villages (93% of all villages). Treat this as a historical village amenities guide, not a live service guarantee.
| Facility | Villages with Facility | Reported Villages | Gap Count | % of All Villages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary School | 15,049 | 15,049 | 930 | 94.18 |
| Mobile Coverage | 14,803 | 15,049 | 1,176 | 92.64 |
| All-Weather Road | 14,843 | 15,049 | 1,136 | 92.89 |
| PDS Shop | 13,676 | 15,049 | 2,303 | 85.59 |
| Domestic Power Supply | 15,008 | 15,049 | 971 | 93.92 |
Median Nearest Town Distance0 km
Villages within 5 km11875
Villages over 25 km208
| Distance Band | Villages | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Within 5 Km | 11,875 | 78% |
| 5-10 Km | 1,378 | 9% |
| 10-25 Km | 1,794 | 12% |
| Over 25 Km | 208 | 1.4% |
Location and Distance Highlights
Location and distance highlights help explain how Tamil Nadu's villages relate to towns and administrative headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 4,234 villages, with an average of 11.81 km. Use these figures for general orientation, not for land survey, emergency travel or legal decisions.
| Distance Type | Reported Villages | Average km | Maximum km | Village | Place / HQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest Town Distance | 4,234 | 11.81 | 64 | Seengadu | Polur |
About the Available Data
This data coverage section explains what is available for Tamil Nadu. Across the visible sections, the page summarises 26 data fields and 399,933 reported values from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some values may be blank, old or not listed, so important decisions should be checked with official records.
View available data by section
| Data Section | Fields | Reported Values | Available / Positive Values |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Codes and Administrative Details | 6 | 95,866 | 63,916 |
| Location and Distance | 3 | 46,374 | 22,017 |
| Population and Social Groups | 3 | 47,007 | 45,139 |
| Education Facilities | 8 | 120,392 | 58,246 |
| Connectivity, Roads and Transport | 2 | 30,098 | 29,646 |
| Financial, Market and Public Services | 1 | 15,049 | 13,676 |
| Power Supply | 3 | 45,147 | 45,009 |
Official Reference Links
These external links point to official state, district or land-record portals. Use them to verify current government information, land records, revenue details or administrative updates.
Data Method and Verification
This page is built as a reference guide, not as an official government record. The village figures come mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public data. DCHB is published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India.
- Last Reviewed
- 30 May 2026
- Main Source
- Census 2011 village records and District Census Handbook data
- Postal Context
- Use India Post for current address confirmation
- Banking Context
- Use the bank or RBI source record for current service status
Use Vill for village search, Census code lookup, population context and local comparison. For land ownership, revenue records, postal delivery, banking service, emergency travel or legal work, confirm the latest details through the official portal or local office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which district has the most village records in Tamil Nadu?
Viluppuram has the most village records in Tamil Nadu, with 1,486 entries. The district table also shows village share, population share, households, area and density.
Which district has the largest listed village population in Tamil Nadu?
Viluppuram has the largest listed village population in this Tamil Nadu directory, with 2,939,785 people. Use this with the population-share column for a quick district comparison.
Which village has the highest population in Tamil Nadu?
Pamban is the highest-population village shown for Tamil Nadu, with 37,819 people and 8,522 households.
What population details are available for Tamil Nadu villages?
The Tamil Nadu population summary includes total population, households, male and female population, sex ratio, SC and ST figures where reported. For this page, average household size is 3.9 and population density is 323.5 people per sq km.
What village facilities are reported for Tamil Nadu?
The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-coverage signals for Tamil Nadu include primary school in 15,049 villages (94% of all villages), domestic power supply in 15,008 villages (94% of all villages), all-weather road in 14,843 villages (93% of all villages). These are historical records, not live service guarantees.
Does this page show post offices and PIN codes for Tamil Nadu?
Yes. The postal summary includes 11,733 post offices and 2,049 PIN codes for Tamil Nadu. That is about 73.4 post offices per 100 village records. Verify important address details with India Post.
What do the bank ATM, CDM and CRM records mean for Tamil Nadu?
The banking section uses Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records for ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) locations. Tamil Nadu has 24,495 banking access records in this summary, about 153.3 records per 100 village records. These records do not prove that a facility is inside a village.
How do I find a Census village code in Tamil Nadu?
Start from the Tamil Nadu district table, open the district and taluk page, then choose the village. Village profiles show the Census village code where it is listed in the Census 2011 record.
What does taluk mean on this page?
In Census data this level is recorded as a sub-district. In local use, states may call it taluk, tehsil, taluka, mandal, block or tahasil. This page follows the common wording used for Tamil Nadu where possible.
How can I verify land records for villages in Tamil Nadu?
Use Patta Chitta for official land-record checks in Tamil Nadu. Most land portals ask for district, taluk, village and a record number such as khata, khatiyan, plot, khasra or owner name depending on the state. Vill is for village directory context, not land ownership proof.
Is the Tamil Nadu village data live or historical?
The village details are mainly based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some administrative names, facilities, PIN codes or services may have changed after 2011, so verify important details with official sources.