Indian Village Directory

Palani Taluk Village List

Palani Taluk in Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu has 52 Census 2011 village records, including 50 inhabited villages. The listed villages cover 139,078 people, 39,362 households and 59,815.89 hectares. Reported local context includes 40 Gram Panchayats, village facilities, land-use fields, nearest-town references and individual village profiles. Census datasets record this administrative level as a sub-district, while local usage may call it a tehsil, taluka, mandal, block or tahasil.

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Quick answer: Palani Taluk has 52 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 50 inhabited villages. They are part of Dindigul district in Tamil Nadu.
Villages52
Inhabited Villages50
Population139,078
Households39,362
Area (ha)59,815.89
CD Blocks3

Key Facts

Location
Palani Taluk is in Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu.
Village Records
52 Census 2011 village records
Inhabited Villages
50
Listed Population
139,078
Households
39,362
Recorded Village Area
59,815.89 hectares
Gram Panchayats
40
Largest by Population
A-Kalayamputhur (11,746 people)
Largest by Area
Andipatti (8,858.72 hectares)

Largest Villages by Population

A-Kalayamputhur is the highest-population village listed in Palani Taluk, with 11,746 people and 3,171 households. It represents 8.4% of the listed taluk village population. Open the village profile to compare its Census code, facilities, area and nearest-town details.

Largest Villages by Population
RankVillagePopulationLocal Pop ShareHouseholdsAvg Household SizeArea (ha)Pop / sq kmNearest TownTown Distance km
1 A-Kalayamputhur 11,746 8.4% 3,171 3.7 1,412.67 831.5 Palani B
2 Kodaimangalam 8,554 6.2% 2,242 3.8 961.15 890 Palani A
3 Pushpathur 8,490 6.1% 2,436 3.5 1,627.27 521.7 Madathukulam A
4 Pappampatti 7,988 5.7% 2,119 3.8 416.74 1,916.8 Palani C
5 Thalaiyuthu 5,923 4.3% 1,722 3.4 2,996.70 197.7 Palani C
6 Manoor 5,746 4.1% 1,630 3.5 1,353.48 424.5 Palani B
7 Andipatti 5,506 4% 1,510 3.6 8,858.72 62.2 Neikarapatti C
8 Periyammapatti 5,316 3.8% 1,497 3.6 3,187.65 166.8 Neikkarapatti B
9 Amarapoondi 4,744 3.4% 1,413 3.4 2,125.90 223.2 Ayakudi B
10 Kanakkampatty 4,587 3.3% 1,311 3.5 1,014.65 452.1 Ayakudi A

Largest Villages by Area

Andipatti has the largest recorded village area in Palani Taluk, at 8,858.72 hectares. This is 15% of the listed local village area. Use area values for broad comparison only; land and revenue work should use official records.

Largest Villages by Area
RankVillageArea (ha)Local Area SharePopulationPop / sq kmHouseholdsHouseholds / haNearest TownTown Distance km
1 Andipatti 8,858.72 15% 5,506 62.2 1,510 0.17 Neikarapatti C
2 Periyammapatti 3,187.65 5.3% 5,316 166.8 1,497 0.47 Neikkarapatti B
3 Thalaiyuthu 2,996.70 5% 5,923 197.7 1,722 0.57 Palani C
4 Thoppampatti 2,230.83 3.7% 3,443 154.3 1,031 0.46 Keeranur A
5 Melkaraipatti 2,171.92 3.6% 3,427 157.8 1,017 0.47 Keeranur A
6 Amarapoondi 2,125.90 3.6% 4,744 223.2 1,413 0.66 Ayakudi B
7 Kottathurai 1,844.02 3.1% 3,342 181.2 1,015 0.55 Keeranur B
8 Marichilambu 1,783.30 3% 3,466 194.4 1,049 0.59 Keeranur B
9 Muthunaickenpatti 1,673.03 2.8% 2,410 144.1 705 0.42 Palani C
10 Kolumakondan 1,628.77 2.7% 1,861 114.3 539 0.33 Keeranur B

Villages in Palani Taluk

The A-Z table below helps you find the correct village inside Palani Taluk. Each row brings together the village name, Census code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility signals where those details are listed.

Alphabetical index: A C E I K M N P R S T V

A Villages

A villages in Palani Taluk
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
A-Kalayamputhur 635158 11,746 3,171 1,412.67 Palani Karadikoottam, A-Kalayamputhur Palani — Available Available Available Available
Akkaraipatti 635138 2,195 625 1,063.42 Thoppampatti Akkaraipatti Keeranur — Available Available Available Available
Amarapoondi 635149 4,744 1,413 2,125.90 Palani Amarapoondi Ayakudi — Available Available Available Available
Andipatti 635163 5,506 1,510 8,858.72 Palani Andipatti Neikarapatti — Available Available Available Available
Ayyampalayam 635140 1,901 596 627.91 Palani Ayyampalayam Neikarapatti — Available Available Available Available

C Villages

C villages in Palani Taluk
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Chithraikulam 635142 1,749 500 940.16 Palani Sithraikulam Neikkarapatti — Available Available Available Available
Cinnammapatti 635164 321 87 248.67 Palani Andipatti Neikkarapatti — Not Available Available Available Available

E Villages

E villages in Palani Taluk
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Erramanaickenpatti 635151 1,849 526 984.22 Palani Eramanaickenpatti Ayakudi — Available Available Available Available

I Villages

I villages in Palani Taluk
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Iravimangalam 635170 840 226 786.47 Palani Kavalapatti Palani — Available Available Available Available

K Villages

K villages in Palani Taluk
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Kalickkanaickenpatti 635156 1,830 506 364.24 Palani Kalikkanaickenpatti Palani — Available Available Available Available
Kanakkampatty 635152 4,587 1,311 1,014.65 Palani Kanakkanpatti Ayakudi — Available Available Available Available
Kavadikoottam R.F. 635173 0 — 559.23 Not Under Any CD Block Not Under Any Panchayat — — — — — —
Kavalapatti 635166 3,867 1,054 512.10 Palani Kavalapatti Neikarapatti — Available Available Available Available
Kodaimangalam 635157 8,554 2,242 961.15 Palani Kothaimangalam Palani — Available Available Available Available
Kolumakondan 635130 1,861 539 1,628.77 Thoppampatti Kolumakondan Keeranur — Available Available Available Available
Kombaipatti 635154 1,754 513 657.87 Palani Kanakkanpatti Ayakudi — Available Available Available Available
Korikadavu 635132 2,610 733 557.08 Thoppampatti Korikadavu Keeranur — Available Available Available Available
Kottathurai 635122 3,342 1,015 1,844.02 Thoppampatti Kottathurai Keeranur — Available Available Available Available
Kovilammapatti 635131 1,088 324 511.83 Thoppampatti Kovilammapatti Keeranur — Available Available Available Available

M Villages

M villages in Palani Taluk
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Manoor 635145 5,746 1,630 1,353.48 Thoppampatti Manoor Palani — Available Available Available Available
Marichilambu 635135 3,466 1,049 1,783.30 Thoppampatti Marichilambu Keeranur — Available Available Available Available
Melakottai 635148 1,309 391 646.97 Palani Melakottai Ayakudi — Available Available Available Available
Melkaraipatti 635125 3,427 1,017 2,171.92 Thoppampatti Melkaraipatti Keeranur — Available Available Available Available
Mettupatti 635123 1,064 328 1,086.67 Thoppampatti Mettupatti Keeranur — Available Available Available Available
Midapadi 635128 2,836 804 1,265.96 Thoppampatti Midapadi Palani — Available Available Available Available
Mollampatti 635155 935 289 511.76 Thoppampatti Mollampatti Palani — Available Available Available Available
Muthunaickenpatti 635127 2,410 705 1,673.03 Thoppampatti Muthunaickenpatti Palani — Available Available Available Available

N Villages

N villages in Palani Taluk
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Neikarapatti 635159 1,065 297 545.73 Palani Karadikoottam Palani — Not Available Available Available Available

P Villages

P villages in Palani Taluk
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Pachalanaickenpatti 635153 2,042 556 205.88 Palani Pachalanaickenpatti Ayakudi — Available Available Available Available
Pappampatti 635161 7,988 2,119 416.74 Palani Pappampatti Palani — Available Available Available Available
Periyammapatti 635171 5,316 1,497 3,187.65 Palani Periyammapatti Neikkarapatti — Available Available Available Available
Pethanaickenpatti 635144 2,164 581 458.02 Palani Pethanaickenpatti Palani — Available Available Available Available
Pudur 635137 470 122 226.68 Thoppampatti Thumbalapatti Keeranur — Not Available Available Available Available
Puliampatti 635147 2,395 673 945.72 Thoppampatti Puliampatti Palani — Available Available Available Available
Pushpathur 635129 8,490 2,436 1,627.27 Thoppampatti Pushpathur Madathukulam — Available Available Available Available

R Villages

R villages in Palani Taluk
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
R. Vadipatti (North) 635160 694 188 787.60 Palani Kavalapatti Palani — Available Available Available Available
R. Vadipatti (South) 635167 0 — 154.53 Palani Kavalapatti Palani — — — — —
Rajampatti 635126 3,524 1,056 1,197.95 Thoppampatti Rajampatti Keeranur — Available Available Available Available
Reddaiyambadi 635165 23 5 505.78 Palani Pappampatti Palani — Not Available Available Not Available Available

S Villages

S villages in Palani Taluk
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Sitharevu 635168 584 159 903.70 Palani Kavalapatti Neikkarapatti — Available Available Available Available
Sukkamanaickenpatti 635143 2,251 518 635.33 Palani Pethanaickenpatti Palani — Available Available Available Available

T Villages

T villages in Palani Taluk
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Tamaraikulam 635172 1,044 290 461.54 Palani Thamaraikulam Neikarapatti — Available Available Available Available
Thalaiyuthu 635139 5,923 1,722 2,996.70 Thoppampatti Thalaiyuthu Palani — Available Available Available Available
Thathanaickenpatti (N) 635141 1,011 293 950.20 Palani Thathanaickenpatti Neikkarapatti — Available Available Available Available
Thathanaickenpatti (South) 635169 522 144 423.50 Palani Thathanaickenpatti Neikkarapatti — Available Available Available Available
Thoppampatti 635133 3,443 1,031 2,230.83 Thoppampatti Thoppampatti Keeranur — Available Available Available Available
Thummalapatti 635136 2,194 657 938.82 Thoppampatti Thumbalapatti Keeranur — Available Available Available Available

V Villages

V villages in Palani Taluk
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Vagarai 635134 2,142 640 1,515.44 Thoppampatti Vagarai Keeranur — Available Available Available Available
Velampatti 635124 1,436 457 1,190.89 Thoppampatti Velampatti Keeranur — Available Available Available Available
Velusamudram 635162 555 155 299.19 Palani Ayyampalayam Palani — Available Available Available Available
Veppanavalasu 635150 740 226 401.33 Palani Melakottai Ayakudi — Available Available Available Available
Vilvathampatti 635146 1,525 436 456.70 Thoppampatti Vilvathampatti Palani — Available Available Available Available

Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services in Palani

Palani Taluk has 78 bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The records cover 20 banks and 15 PIN codes. State Bank of India has the highest number of listed records, with 26 entries (33%). PIN code 624601 has the highest listed count, with 49 records (63%). Verify current service details with the bank before visiting.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Records / 100 Villages150
ATM Share67%
CDM Share2.6%
CRM Share29%
Records / Bank3.9
ATM/CDM/CRM Records
78
ATMs
52
CRMs
23
CDMs
2
Banks
20
PINs
15

Device Type Summary

ATM, CDM and CRM device type summary
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 52 67%
CRM 23 29%
CDM 2 2.6%
Customer Service Center (CSC) 1 1.3%

Top Banks in This Area

Top banks by ATM/CDM/CRM record count
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 26 33%
Karur Vysya Bank Ltd 9 12%
Canara Bank 6 7.7%
City Union Bank Limited 5 6.4%
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Ltd 5 6.4%

Top PIN Codes by Banking Access Records

Top PIN codes by bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
PIN CodeRecordsShare
624601 49 63%
624618 5 6.4%
624615 5 6.4%
624613 3 3.8%
624617 3 3.8%
624621 3 3.8%
624610 2 2.6%
624204 1 1.3%
624602 1 1.3%
624704 1 1.3%
624616 1 1.3%
638109 1 1.3%
625004 1 1.3%
624001 1 1.3%
642113 1 1.3%

PIN-wise ATM/CDM/CRM Summary

PIN-wise ATM/CDM/CRM Summary
PINRecordsATMsCRMsCDMsBanksPINs
624601 49 30 17 2 19 —
624615 5 4 1 0 2 —
624618 5 4 1 0 4 —
624613 3 3 0 0 3 —
624617 3 3 0 0 2 —
624621 3 1 1 0 1 —
624610 2 2 0 0 1 —
624001 1 1 0 0 1 —
624204 1 1 0 0 1 —
624602 1 0 1 0 1 —
624616 1 0 1 0 1 —
624704 1 0 1 0 1 —
625004 1 1 0 0 1 —
638109 1 1 0 0 1 —
642113 1 1 0 0 1 —

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

The selected rows show real bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records for Palani Taluk, including banks such as Axis Bank Limited, Canara Bank and Bank of India. The source dataset is Reserve Bank of India (RBI)-sourced bank service data, but the services belong to the listed banks.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Axis Bank Limited CRM 624601 Dindigul Palani Palani (M) Dindigul Main Road Nk Complex (Survey No: 60/1 A1, Ward No: 3, B Palani, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, 624601
Canara Bank ATM 624613 Dindigul Palani Vagarai Main Road 70 / 2 Vagarai, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, 624613
Bank of India CRM 624704 Dindigul Palani Muthunaickenpatti Muthunaickenpatti, P. O. Puliyurnatham, Teh.palani, 624704, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, 624704
Bank of Baroda ATM 624601 Dindigul Palani Palani (M) Railway Feeder Road No.76, G R Complex Palani, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, 624601
Canara Bank ATM 624617 Dindigul Palani Keeranur (Tp) Keeranur #1/1a2 C, L.F. Road, Near Police Station, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, 624617
Bank of India ATM 624601 Dindigul Palani Palani (M) 211, New Dharapuram Road Bank of India Palani Branch Palani, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, 624601
Bank of India CRM 624601 Dindigul Palani Palani (M) 211, New Dharapuram Road Bank of India Palani Branch Palani, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, 624601
Canara Bank ATM 624601 Dindigul Palani Palani (M) Palani #228, Ppn Plaza, R F Road, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, 624601

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

Palani Taluk has 139,078 people in 39,362 households across 52 Census 2011 village records.

Average Population / Village2,675
Average Household Size3.5
Inhabited Village %96%
Population Density / sq km232.5
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population139,078

Administrative Coverage

Administrative coverage links Palani villages with local names reported in Census 2011 records. The page includes 3 CD blocks and 40 Gram Panchayats. Reported Gram Panchayats include Akkaraipatti, Amarapoondi and Andipatti.

CD Blocks Reported3
Gram Panchayats Reported40
Nearest Town Names Reported6

CD blocks reported: Not Under Any CD Block, Palani, Thoppampatti.

Gram Panchayats reported: Akkaraipatti, Amarapoondi, Andipatti, Ayyampalayam, Eramanaickenpatti, Kalikkanaickenpatti, Kanakkanpatti, Karadikoottam, Karadikoottam, A-Kalayamputhur, Kavalapatti, Kolumakondan, Korikadavu and more.

Village Facility Coverage

Village facility coverage for Palani Taluk is based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields. Reported signals include primary school in 50 villages (96%), mobile coverage in 50 villages (96%), all-weather road in 49 villages (94%), domestic power supply in 50 villages (96%). These are historical village amenities, not live service guarantees.

Facility Coverage Summary

Facility Coverage Summary
FacilityVillages with FacilityReported VillagesGap Count% of All Villages
Primary School 50 50 2 96.15
Mobile Coverage 50 50 2 96.15
All-Weather Road 49 50 3 94.23
PDS Shop 50 50 2 96.15
Domestic Power Supply 50 50 2 96.15
Median Nearest Town Distance0 km
Villages within 5 km50
Villages over 25 km0

Nearest Town Distance Bands

Nearest Town Distance Bands
Distance BandVillagesShare
Within 5 Km 50 98%
5-10 Km 0 0%
10-25 Km 1 2%
Over 25 Km 0 0%

Location and Distance Highlights

Location and distance fields show how Palani villages relate to nearby towns and headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 1 villages, with an average of 11.0 km. The farthest listed nearest-town distance is 11.0 km for R. Vadipatti (South). Use these figures for orientation only.

Distance Summary
Distance TypeReported VillagesAverage kmMaximum kmVillagePlace / HQ
Nearest Town Distance 1 11 11 R. Vadipatti (South) Palani

About the Available Data

This data coverage section explains the fields available for Palani Taluk. The page summarises 26 data fields and 1,320 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.

Data Available by Section
Data SectionFieldsReported ValuesAvailable / Positive Values
Census Codes and Administrative Details 6 312 208
Location and Distance 3 154 61
Population and Social Groups 3 154 150
Education Facilities 8 400 188
Connectivity, Roads and Transport 2 100 99
Financial, Market and Public Services 1 50 50
Power Supply 3 150 150

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
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Banking Context
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many villages are in Palani Taluk?

Palani Taluk has 52 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 50 inhabited villages. They are part of Dindigul district in Tamil Nadu.

Which is the most populated village in Palani Taluk?

A-Kalayamputhur is the most populated village listed for Palani Taluk, with 11,746 people and 3,171 households.

Which village has the largest recorded area in Palani Taluk?

Andipatti has the largest recorded village area in Palani Taluk, at 8,858.72 hectares.

How many Gram Panchayats are reported for Palani Taluk?

The administrative summary reports 40 Gram Panchayats for Palani Taluk. Reported names include Akkaraipatti, Amarapoondi and Andipatti.

What village facilities are reported in Palani Taluk?

The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-count signals include primary school in 50 villages, mobile coverage in 50 villages, pds shop in 50 villages. These are historical records, not live service guarantees.

What bank ATM, CDM and CRM records are available for Palani Taluk?

Palani Taluk has 78 bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records from RBI-sourced data. State Bank of India has the highest number of listed records, with 26 entries. Verify current service details with the bank.

What can I find in the Palani Taluk village table?

The table lists villages with Census village code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility details where available.

Is Palani also a sub-district in Census data?

Yes. In Census data this administrative level is recorded as a sub-district, while local wording may use terms such as tehsil, taluka, taluk, mandal, block or tahasil depending on the state.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.