Indian Village Directory

Madurai District Village Directory

The Madurai district village directory covers 570 Census 2011 village records across 7 taluks in Tamil Nadu. These records help you compare Census village codes, population, households, village area, local facilities, nearest-town details and administrative paths before opening an individual village profile. Across the available records, Madurai district has 526 inhabited villages, 44 uninhabited village entries, 1,191,451 people and 315,036 households, with 360,594 hectares of recorded village area. For quick comparison, Madurai North has the most village records; Katchiakatti is the largest listed village by population; Saptur has the largest recorded area. The facility summary adds local context: primary school is reported for 526 villages, mobile coverage is reported for 526 villages, all-weather road is reported for 521 villages. The figures are prepared from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records; postal context covers 389 offices and 57 PINs; banking context uses Reserve Bank of India (RBI) ATM, CDM and CRM access records.

In short:

Madurai district has 570 Census 2011 village records in this directory, grouped under 7 taluks in Tamil Nadu.

Local Admin Units7
Villages570
Population1,191,451
Households315,036
Area (ha)360,594.2

Taluks in Madurai

The taluk-wise table compares 7 taluks in Madurai district using Census 2011 village records. Madurai North has 140 villages, about 25% of the district list. Melur has the largest listed village population at 243,056 people. Peraiyur covers the largest recorded village area.

Taluk-wise Village List
TalukCensus CodeVillagesVillage ShareInhabited %PopulationPopulation ShareAvg Pop / VillageHouseholdsArea (ha)Area SharePop / sq kmLargest Village
Madurai North 05836 140 25% 86% 186,108 16% 1,329 46,869 37,618.55 10% 494.7 Kodikulam
Madurai South 05841 50 8.8% 92% 97,390 8.2% 1,948 25,258 16,759.33 4.6% 581.1 Perungudi
Melur 05835 85 15% 93% 243,056 20% 2,859 62,998 64,806.77 18% 375 Navinipatti
Peraiyur 05839 70 12% 100% 163,608 14% 2,337 45,041 95,931.29 27% 170.5 Mallapuram
Thirumangalam 05840 95 17% 98% 178,451 15% 1,878 48,615 55,683.61 15% 320.5 Kokkulam (Anaiyur)
Usilampatti 05838 57 10% 95% 160,537 13% 2,816 44,036 48,527.84 13% 330.8 Doddappanaickanur
Vadipatti 05837 73 13% 86% 162,301 14% 2,223 42,219 41,266.81 11% 393.3 Katchiakatti

Taluks with the most village records

Madurai North, Thirumangalam and Melur are the taluks with the most village records in Madurai district. Madurai North ranks first with 140 villages, 186,108 people and 494.7 people per sq km. Use this ranking to start local village search, Census code lookup and taluk comparison.

Top Local Admin Units by Village Count
RankTalukVillagesVillage SharePopulationPopulation ShareArea (ha)Area Share
1 Madurai North 140 25% 186,108 16% 37,618.55 10%
2 Thirumangalam 95 17% 178,451 15% 55,683.61 15%
3 Melur 85 15% 243,056 20% 64,806.77 18%
4 Vadipatti 73 13% 162,301 14% 41,266.81 11%
5 Peraiyur 70 12% 163,608 14% 95,931.29 27%
6 Usilampatti 57 10% 160,537 13% 48,527.84 13%
7 Madurai South 50 8.8% 97,390 8.2% 16,759.33 4.6%

Largest Villages by Population

Katchiakatti is the highest-population village listed for Madurai district, with 13,141 people and 3,350 households. That is 1.1% of the district's listed village population. The average household size is 3.9. The nearest town is Vadipatti; b km away.

Largest Villages by Population
RankVillagePopulationDistrict Pop ShareHouseholdsAvg Household SizeArea (ha)Pop / sq kmNearest TownTown Distance km
1 Katchiakatti 13,141 1.1% 3,350 3.9 2,402.35 547 Vadipatti B
2 Kokkulam (Anaiyur) 10,698 0.9% 2,912 3.7 668.43 1,600.5 Thirumangalam C
3 Kallanai 10,045 0.8% 2,590 3.9 625.86 1,605 Alankanallur A
4 Doddappanaickanur 10,006 0.8% 2,619 3.8 6,484.11 154.3 Usilampatti B
5 Navinipatti 9,423 0.8% 2,384 4 1,336.78 704.9 Melur A
6 Nakkalapatti 9,402 0.8% 2,529 3.7 1,032.25 910.8 Usilampatti B
7 Perungudi 9,081 0.8% 2,397 3.8 973.75 932.6 Avaniyapuram A
8 Kodikulam 8,681 0.7% 2,227 3.9 797.98 1,087.9 Madurai C
9 Mallapuram 8,409 0.7% 2,260 3.7 4,494.96 187.1 Elumalai B
10 Kambur 7,925 0.7% 1,985 4 1,364.54 580.8 Melur C

Largest Villages by Area

Saptur has the largest recorded village area in Madurai district at 20,901.02 hectares. It represents 5.8% of the district's listed village area. Its listed population density is 34.3 people per sq km. Use area figures for broad comparison only; land and revenue checks should use official records.

Largest Villages by Area
RankVillageArea (ha)District Area SharePopulationPop / sq kmHouseholdsHouseholds / haNearest TownTown Distance km
1 Saptur 20,901.02 5.8% 7,170 34.3 1,922 0.09 Peraiyur B
2 Saptur Rf 18,821.38 5.2% 258 1.4 68 0
3 Sirumalai R.F. 7,054.30 2% 407 5.8 102 0.01
4 Alagarmalai R. F 6,814.50 1.9% 0 0 — 0
5 Doddappanaickanur 6,484.11 1.8% 10,006 154.3 2,619 0.4 Usilampatti B
6 Mallapuram 4,494.96 1.2% 8,409 187.1 2,260 0.5 Elumalai B
7 Uthappanaickanur 3,376.10 0.9% 6,879 203.8 1,729 0.51 Usilampatti B
8 Elumalai Rf 2,781 0.8% 237 8.5 59 0.02
9 Kesampatti 2,457.75 0.7% 4,607 187.4 1,174 0.48 Melur C
10 Katchiakatti 2,402.35 0.7% 13,141 547 3,350 1.39 Vadipatti B

Post Offices and PIN Codes in Madurai District

Madurai has 389 post office records across 57 PIN codes in the available postal dataset. Use this summary for address reference, PIN-code grouping and nearby post-office checks.

The postal summary adds India Post address-reference context for Madurai district without turning the page into a full postal dump. It covers 389 offices across 57 PIN codes, including 340 delivery offices and 295 branch offices. PIN 625706 has the highest listed post-office count here with 23 offices. Selected rows are shown for quick reading; verify complete address and delivery details with India Post.

Post Offices / 100 Villages68.2
PIN Codes / 100 Villages10
Delivery Office %87%
Branch Office %76%
Coordinate Coverage %99%
Post Offices389
Unique PIN Codes57
Delivery Offices340
Non-delivery Offices49
Head Offices3
Sub Offices91
Branch Offices295

Top PIN Codes by Post Office Count

Top PIN codes by post office count
PIN CodePost Offices
625706 23
625022 12
625532 12
625501 11
625514 11
625702 11
625020 11
625103 11
625527 11
625535 11

Office Type Summary

Post office type summary
Office TypePost Offices
Head Office 3
Sub Office 91
Branch Office 295

Selected Post Offices and PIN Codes

Selected post offices and PIN codes
Office NamePINTypeDeliveryDivisionRegion
Arasaradi Ho 625016 Head Office Delivery Madurai Division Southern Region Madurai
Madurai Ho 625001 Head Office Delivery Madurai Division Southern Region Madurai
Tallakulam Ho 625002 Head Office Delivery Madurai Division Southern Region Madurai
Alagarkoil So 625301 Post Office Delivery Madurai Division Southern Region Madurai
Alanganallur So 625501 Post Office Delivery Madurai Division Southern Region Madurai
Anaiyur So 625017 Post Office Delivery Madurai Division Southern Region Madurai
Avaniapuram So 625012 Post Office Delivery Madurai Division Southern Region Madurai
Checkanurani So 625514 Post Office Delivery Madurai Division Southern Region Madurai
Gandhi Nagar Ma So 625020 Post Office Delivery Madurai Division Southern Region Madurai
Kalligudi So 625701 Post Office Delivery Madurai Division Southern Region Madurai
Kappalur Indlestate So 625008 Post Office Delivery Madurai Division Southern Region Madurai
Karungalakudi So 625101 Post Office Delivery Madurai Division Southern Region Madurai
Karupatti So 625205 Post Office Delivery Madurai Division Southern Region Madurai
Kilavalavu So 625102 Post Office Delivery Madurai Division Southern Region Madurai
Kottampatti So 625103 Post Office Delivery Madurai Division Southern Region Madurai
Kpudur So 625007 Post Office Delivery Madurai Division Southern Region Madurai
Ma Munichalai Road So 625009 Post Office Delivery Madurai Division Southern Region Madurai
Ma Reserve Lines So 625014 Post Office Delivery Madurai Division Southern Region Madurai
Madras High Court Madurai Bench So 625023 Post Office Delivery Madurai Division Southern Region Madurai
Madurai Agricultural College So 625104 Post Office Delivery Madurai Division Southern Region Madurai
Melavlavu So 625105 Post Office Delivery Madurai Division Southern Region Madurai
Melur So Madurai 625106 Post Office Delivery Madurai Division Southern Region Madurai
Mullipallam So 625207 Post Office Delivery Madurai Division Southern Region Madurai
Nagamalai So 625019 Post Office Delivery Madurai Division Southern Region Madurai
Othakadai So 625107 Post Office Delivery Madurai Division Southern Region Madurai
Palamedu So 625503 Post Office Delivery Madurai Division Southern Region Madurai
Palanganatham So 625003 Post Office Delivery Madurai Division Southern Region Madurai
Palkalai Nagar So 625021 Post Office Delivery Madurai Division Southern Region Madurai
Pasumalai So 625004 Post Office Delivery Madurai Division Southern Region Madurai
Peraiyur So Madurai 625703 Post Office Delivery Madurai Division Southern Region Madurai
Postal Training Centre So 625022 Post Office Delivery Madurai Division Southern Region Madurai
Samayanallur So 625402 Post Office Delivery Madurai Division Southern Region Madurai
Saptur S. O 625705 Post Office Delivery Theni Division Southern Region Madurai
Sedapatti S. O 625527 Post Office Delivery Theni Division Southern Region Madurai
Sholavandan So 625214 Post Office Delivery Madurai Division Southern Region Madurai
Silaiman So 625201 Post Office Delivery Madurai Division Southern Region Madurai
Sindhupatti S. O 625529 Post Office Delivery Theni Division Southern Region Madurai
Subramaniapuram So Madurai 625011 Post Office Delivery Madurai Division Southern Region Madurai
Thanichiyam So 625221 Post Office Delivery Madurai Division Southern Region Madurai
Thathaneri So 625018 Post Office Delivery Madurai Division Southern Region Madurai
Therkutheru So 625122 Post Office Delivery Madurai Division Southern Region Madurai
Thiagarajar Engg College So 625015 Post Office Delivery Madurai Division Southern Region Madurai
Thiruparankundram So 625005 Post Office Delivery Madurai Division Southern Region Madurai
Thumbaipatti So 625108 Post Office Delivery Madurai Division Southern Region Madurai
Tirumangalam So 625706 Post Office Delivery Madurai Division Southern Region Madurai
Tirunagar So 625006 Post Office Delivery Madurai Division Southern Region Madurai
Tiruvadur So 625110 Post Office Delivery Madurai Division Southern Region Madurai
Tiruvedagam So 625234 Post Office Delivery Madurai Division Southern Region Madurai
Tkallupatti So 625702 Post Office Delivery Madurai Division Southern Region Madurai
Tkunnathur So 625708 Post Office Delivery Madurai Division Southern Region Madurai

Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services in Madurai District

Madurai district has 1,232 bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The records cover 39 banks and 75 PIN codes. The list includes 816 ATMs, 364 CRMs and 34 CDMs. State Bank of India has the highest number of listed records, with 325 entries (26%). PIN code 625001 has the highest listed banking access count, with 173 records (14%). The density is 216.1 records per 100 village records. Use this section to understand local banking access patterns, then confirm current service status with the bank before visiting.

Records / 100 Villages216.1
ATM Share66%
CDM Share2.8%
CRM Share30%
Records / Bank31.6
ATM/CDM/CRM Records1,232
ATMs816
CRMs364
CDMs34
Electronic Kiosks16
Banks39
PINs75

Device Type Summary

ATM, CDM and CRM device type summary
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 816 66%
CRM 364 30%
CDM 34 2.8%
Electronic Kiosk 16 1.3%
E-Lobby 2 0.2%
E-Lobby 2 0.2%

Top Banks in This Area

Top banks by ATM/CDM/CRM record count
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 325 26%
Canara Bank 208 17%
Karur Vysya Bank Ltd 88 7.1%
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Ltd 88 7.1%
Indian Bank 75 6.1%

Top PIN Codes by Banking Access Records

Top PIN codes by bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
PIN CodeRecordsShare
625001 173 14%
625020 113 9.2%
625016 89 7.2%
625002 88 7.1%
625009 59 4.8%
625014 52 4.2%
625010 52 4.2%
625018 42 3.4%
625007 42 3.4%
625706 40 3.2%

Taluk-wise ATM/CDM/CRM Summary

Local administrative unit-wise ATM, CDM and CRM record summary
TalukRecordsATMsCRMsCDMsBanksPINs
Madurai East 3 3 0 0 3 3
Madurai North 116 83 27 4 18 23
Madurai South 878 584 256 23 38 48
Melur 56 36 18 2 18 11
Peraiyur 33 20 11 1 9 6
Thirumangalam 53 31 20 2 15 11
Thirupparankundram 12 6 6 0 7 6
Usilampatti 31 19 11 1 11 5
Vadipatti 50 34 15 1 13 9

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

The selected rows show bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records for Madurai district from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, including banks such as Bank of India, Barclays Bank Plc and Bank of Maharashtra. The visible sample includes PIN codes such as 625012, 625020 and 630609. Verify the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of India ATM 625012 Madurai Madurai East Naickanpatti Avaniyapuram, Madurai 14.a Sankaranayar Street, Market Street, Near Bus Stand, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, 625012
Barclays Bank Plc CDM 625020 Madurai Madurai North Andarkottaram Milk Junction, Sivagangai Road, Madurai - 625020. Tata Capital Financial Services Limited Plot No 1, Kk Nagar, Madurai…
Bank of Maharashtra ATM 630609 Madurai Madurai East Naickanpatti Rajagambiram Micheal Nagar, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, 630609
Central Bank of India ATM 625010 Madurai Madurai East Naickanpatti Ellis Nagar, Madurai, Tamil Nadu Rh-1, 1st Milk Depot Shop, Ellis Nagar, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, 6250…
Canara Bank ATM 625402 Madurai Madurai North Paravai (Tp) Oormachikulam Paravai, 80, U. Colony, G. Maidan, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, 625402
Axis Bank Limited ATM 625020 Madurai Madurai North Ilandaikkulam Ilandaikulam, Madurai 625020 Hcl Technolgies Ltd, Elcot It Park, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, 625020
Bank of India CRM 655018 Madurai Madurai North Anaiyur (M) Sikkandar Chavadi, Milakaranai No.304-A, Subha Towers, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, 655018
Bank of India ATM 625007 Madurai Madurai North Kodikulam Kodikulam, Alagar Koil Road, Madurai Near Devadoss Hospital, No 81, Surveyor Colony Bus Stop, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, 6250…

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

Madurai district's village records list 1,191,451 people in 315,036 households. The average household size is 3.8. The listed village population density is 330.4 people per sq km.

Average Population / Village2,09
Average Household Size3.8
Inhabited Village %92%
Population Density / sq km330.4
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population1,191,451

Administrative Coverage

Administrative coverage connects Madurai district villages with local governance names used in Census 2011 records. The page reports 14 CD blocks, 373 Gram Panchayats and 45 nearest-town names. Common nearest-town references include A. Vallalapatti, A. Vellalapatti and Alanaganallur.

CD Blocks Reported14
Gram Panchayats Reported373
Nearest Town Names Reported45

CD blocks reported: Alanganallur, Chellampatti, Kallikudi, Kottampatti, Madurai East, Madurai West, Melur, Not Under Any CD Block, Sedapatti, T. Kallupatti, Thirumangalam, Thiruparankundram and more.

Gram Panchayats reported: 18. Sukkampatti, 66.mettupatti, A. Valayapatti, Achampatti, Achampattu Yerkudi, Adalai, Adanur, Adikaripatti, Alagapuri, Alampattii, Alampattii, Melakottai , Karisalpatti, Kamatchipuram, Alappalacheri and more.

Village Facility Coverage

Village facility coverage uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields for Madurai district. The strongest reported signals are primary school in 526 villages (92% of district records), mobile coverage in 526 villages (92% of district records), all-weather road in 521 villages (91% of district records). Lower-count fields include PDS Shop and All-weather Road, so users should verify current services locally. Treat these figures as historical village amenities, not live service guarantees.

Facility Coverage Summary
FacilityVillages with FacilityReported VillagesGap Count% of All Villages
Primary School 526 526 — 92.28
Mobile Coverage 526 526 — 92.28
All-Weather Road 521 526 — 91.40
PDS Shop 459 526 — 80.53
Domestic Power Supply 526 526 — 92.28
Median Nearest Town Distance0 km
Villages within 5 km530
Villages over 25 km0
Nearest Town Distance Bands
Distance BandVillagesShare
Within 5 Km 530 96%
5-10 Km 13 2.4%
10-25 Km 7 1.3%
Over 25 Km 0 0%

Location and Distance Highlights

Location and distance highlights show how Madurai villages relate to nearby towns and headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 29 villages, with an average of 8.71 km and a median of 0 km. 530 villages are within 5 km of a listed town, while 0 are over 25 km away. Use these figures for orientation, not for survey, emergency travel or legal decisions.

Distance Summary
Distance TypeReported VillagesAverage kmMaximum kmVillagePlace / HQ
Nearest Town Distance 29 8.71 24 Ayanpandangudi Melur

About the Available Data

This data coverage section explains what is available for Madurai district. Across the visible sections, the page summarises 26 data fields and 14,118 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 Available by Section
Data SectionFieldsReported ValuesAvailable / Positive Values
Census Codes and Administrative Details 6 3,420 2,280
Location and Distance 3 1,668 685
Population and Social Groups 3 1,666 1,578
Education Facilities 8 4,208 1,946
Connectivity, Roads and Transport 2 1,052 1,047
Financial, Market and Public Services 1 526 459
Power Supply 3 1,578 1,578

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
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Banking Context
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many villages are listed for Madurai district?

Madurai district has 570 Census 2011 village records in this directory. They are grouped across 7 taluks in Tamil Nadu.

Which taluk has the most village records in Madurai district?

Madurai North has the most village records in Madurai district, with 140 entries. This is 25% of the district list, with 186,108 people where population is reported.

Which village has the highest population in Madurai district?

Katchiakatti is the highest-population village shown for Madurai district, with 13,141 people and 3,350 households. It accounts for 1.1% of the listed district village population.

Which village has the largest recorded area in Madurai district?

Saptur has the largest recorded village area in this directory for Madurai district, at 20,901.02 hectares. It represents 5.8% of the district's listed village area.

What population details are available for Madurai district villages?

The population summary includes 1,191,451 people, 315,036 households, male and female population, sex ratio, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe figures where reported. For this page, average household size is 3.8 and population density is 330.4 people per sq km.

What village facilities are reported for Madurai district?

The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-coverage signals include primary school in 526 villages (92% of district records), mobile coverage in 526 villages (92% of district records), all-weather road in 521 villages (91% of district records). These are historical records, not live service guarantees.

Does this page show postal and PIN details for Madurai district?

Yes. The postal summary includes 389 offices and 57 PINs for Madurai district. That is about 68.2 offices per 100 village records. Verify important address details with India Post.

What does the bank ATM, CDM and CRM data mean for Madurai district?

The banking section shows bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. Madurai district has 1,232 banking service records, about 216.1 records per 100 village records. State Bank of India has the highest number of listed records, with 325 entries. Current service details should be verified with the bank.

Which PIN code has the most bank ATM, CDM and CRM records in Madurai district?

PIN code 625001 has the most listed bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records in Madurai district, with 173 records in the available RBI-sourced data. Verify current service details with the bank before visiting.

How do I find a Census village code in Madurai district?

Start from the taluk-wise table, open the local page, then choose the village. Village profiles show the Census village code where it is listed in the Census 2011 record.

How can I verify land records for villages in Madurai district?

Use the official land-record portal for Tamil Nadu, or the district and revenue office links where available. Most 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 Madurai district 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, PINs or services may have changed after 2011, so verify important details with official sources.

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.