How many villages are listed for Salem district?
Salem district has 585 Census 2011 village records in this directory. They are grouped across 9 taluks in Tamil Nadu.
Indian Village Directory
Salem District Village Directory
The Salem district village directory covers 585 Census 2011 village records across 9 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, Salem district has 517 inhabited villages, 68 uninhabited village entries, 1,707,934 people and 452,023 households, with 449,303 hectares of recorded village area. For quick comparison, Attur has the most village records; Kaveripuram is the largest listed village by population; Palamalai (R.F.) has the largest recorded area. The facility summary adds local context: primary school is reported for 517 villages, mobile coverage is reported for 468 villages, all-weather road is reported for 503 villages. The figures are prepared from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records; postal context covers 503 offices and 90 PINs; banking context uses Reserve Bank of India (RBI) ATM, CDM and CRM access records.
Local Admin Units9
Villages585
Population1,707,934
Households452,023
Area (ha)449,303.16
Taluks in Salem
The taluk-wise table compares 9 taluks in Salem district using Census 2011 village records. Attur has 101 villages, about 17% of the district list. Omalur has the largest listed village population at 392,042 people.
| Taluk | Census Code | Villages | Village Share | Inhabited % | Population | Population Share | Avg Pop / Village | Households | Area (ha) | Area Share | Pop / sq km | Largest Village |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attur | 05743 | 101 | 17% | 94% | 307,218 | 18% | 3,042 | 80,006 | 106,781.30 | 24% | 287.7 | Manivilundan |
| Edappadi | 05738 | 20 | 3.4% | 100% | 150,170 | 8.8% | 7,508 | 41,044 | 28,039.47 | 6.2% | 535.6 | Chittur |
| Gangavalli | 05744 | 42 | 7.2% | 81% | 93,622 | 5.5% | 2,229 | 25,684 | 39,993.43 | 8.9% | 234.1 | Ulipuram |
| Mettur | 05736 | 44 | 7.5% | 89% | 237,538 | 14% | 5,399 | 63,836 | 67,356.08 | 15% | 352.7 | Kaveripuram |
| Omalur | 05737 | 90 | 15% | 89% | 392,042 | 23% | 4,356 | 99,920 | 62,396.09 | 14% | 628.3 | Desavilakku |
| Salem | 05740 | 95 | 16% | 94% | 217,208 | 13% | 2,286 | 57,934 | 36,021.94 | 8% | 603 | J. Veeranam |
| Sankari | 05739 | 41 | 7% | 98% | 131,347 | 7.7% | 3,204 | 36,695 | 32,457.01 | 7.2% | 404.7 | Morur |
| Vazhapadi | 05742 | 66 | 11% | 89% | 148,502 | 8.7% | 2,25 | 38,784 | 41,122.49 | 9.2% | 361.1 | Minnampalli |
| Yercaud | 05741 | 86 | 15% | 71% | 30,287 | 1.8% | 352 | 8,120 | 35,135.35 | 7.8% | 86.2 | Puliyur |
Taluks with the most village records
Attur, Salem and Omalur are the taluks with the most village records in Salem district. Attur ranks first with 101 villages, 307,218 people and 287.7 people per sq km. Use this ranking to start local village search, Census code lookup and taluk comparison.
| Rank | Taluk | Villages | Village Share | Population | Population Share | Area (ha) | Area Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Attur | 101 | 17% | 307,218 | 18% | 106,781.30 | 24% |
| 2 | Salem | 95 | 16% | 217,208 | 13% | 36,021.94 | 8% |
| 3 | Omalur | 90 | 15% | 392,042 | 23% | 62,396.09 | 14% |
| 4 | Yercaud | 86 | 15% | 30,287 | 1.8% | 35,135.35 | 7.8% |
| 5 | Vazhapadi | 66 | 11% | 148,502 | 8.7% | 41,122.49 | 9.2% |
| 6 | Mettur | 44 | 7.5% | 237,538 | 14% | 67,356.08 | 15% |
| 7 | Gangavalli | 42 | 7.2% | 93,622 | 5.5% | 39,993.43 | 8.9% |
| 8 | Sankari | 41 | 7% | 131,347 | 7.7% | 32,457.01 | 7.2% |
| 9 | Edappadi | 20 | 3.4% | 150,170 | 8.8% | 28,039.47 | 6.2% |
Largest Villages by Population
Kaveripuram is the highest-population village listed for Salem district, with 21,306 people and 5,957 households. That is 1.2% of the district's listed village population. The average household size is 3.6. The nearest town is Kolathur; b km away.
| Rank | Village | Population | District Pop Share | Households | Avg Household Size | Area (ha) | Pop / sq km | Nearest Town | Town Distance km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaveripuram | 21,306 | 1.2% | 5,957 | 3.6 | 5,331.75 | 399.6 | Kolathur | B |
| 2 | Desavilakku | 19,188 | 1.1% | 4,384 | 4.4 | 1,948.04 | 985 | Dharamangalam | A |
| 3 | Gonur | 18,766 | 1.1% | 5,011 | 3.7 | 3,565.17 | 526.4 | Mettur | A |
| 4 | Soorappalli | 15,660 | 0.9% | 4,058 | 3.9 | 1,384.44 | 1,131.1 | Jalagandapuram | A |
| 5 | Kanjanayakanpatti | 15,611 | 0.9% | 3,901 | 4 | 1,391.66 | 1,121.8 | Omalur | C |
| 6 | Chittur | 14,466 | 0.8% | 4,059 | 3.6 | 2,593.55 | 557.8 | Poolampatti | B |
| 7 | Muthunaickenpatti | 13,192 | 0.8% | 3,473 | 3.8 | 1,167.70 | 1,129.7 | Omalur | B |
| 8 | Idupali | 13,152 | 0.8% | 3,441 | 3.8 | 1,685.45 | 780.3 | Edappadi | B |
| 9 | Vellalapuram | 13,143 | 0.8% | 3,546 | 3.7 | 1,389.25 | 946.1 | Dharamangalam | B |
| 10 | Tumbipadi | 12,515 | 0.7% | 3,254 | 3.8 | 1,397.51 | 895.5 | Omalur | B |
Largest Villages by Area
Palamalai (R.F.) has the largest recorded village area in Salem district at 8,161 hectares. It represents 1.8% of the district's listed village area. Its listed population density is 0 people per sq km. Use area figures for broad comparison only; land and revenue checks should use official records.
| Rank | Village | Area (ha) | District Area Share | Population | Pop / sq km | Households | Households / ha | Nearest Town | Town Distance km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palamalai (R.F.) | 8,161 | 1.8% | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | — | — |
| 2 | Kaveripuram | 5,331.75 | 1.2% | 21,306 | 399.6 | 5,957 | 1.12 | Kolathur | B |
| 3 | Paithur Rf | 5,319.78 | 1.2% | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | — | — |
| 4 | Thinnappatti | 5,157.42 | 1.1% | 7,171 | 139 | 2,080 | 0.4 | Kolathur | B |
| 5 | Chinnakalrayanhillsvadakkunadu | 4,795.18 | 1.1% | 11,734 | 244.7 | 2,902 | 0.61 | Ethapur | C |
| 6 | Devanakavandanur | 4,536.93 | 1% | 8,925 | 196.7 | 2,417 | 0.53 | Sankari | B |
| 7 | Neyyamalai | 4,515.76 | 1% | 1,859 | 41.2 | 392 | 0.09 | Vazhapadi | C |
| 8 | Paithur | 4,342.96 | 1% | 8,303 | 191.2 | 2,280 | 0.52 | Attur | B |
| 9 | Jadayagoundanslopes Rf | 4,247.74 | 0.9% | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | — | — |
| 10 | Chinnakalrayanhillstherkkunadu | 4,066.43 | 0.9% | 5,898 | 145 | 1,436 | 0.35 | Ethepur | C |
Post Offices and PIN Codes in Salem District
Salem has 503 post office records across 90 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 Salem district without turning the page into a full postal dump. It covers 503 offices across 90 PIN codes, including 445 delivery offices and 401 branch offices. PIN 636303 has the highest listed post-office count here with 14 offices. Selected rows are shown for quick reading; verify complete address and delivery details with India Post.
Please verify important address details with India Post before using PIN or post office information for postal, legal, banking or official work.
Post Offices / 100 Villages86
PIN Codes / 100 Villages15.4
Delivery Office %88%
Branch Office %80%
Coordinate Coverage %99%
- Post Offices
- 503
- Unique PIN Codes
- 90
- Delivery Offices
- 445
- Non-delivery Offices
- 58
- Head Offices
- 3
- Sub Offices
- 99
- Branch Offices
- 401
Top PIN Codes by Post Office Count
| PIN Code | Post Offices |
|---|---|
| 636303 | 14 |
| 637102 | 13 |
| 636601 | 13 |
| 636115 | 12 |
| 637101 | 11 |
| 636104 | 11 |
| 636112 | 11 |
| 636138 | 11 |
| 636105 | 10 |
| 636602 | 10 |
| 636451 | 10 |
| 636501 | 10 |
| 636305 | 10 |
| 636116 | 9 |
| 636010 | 9 |
| 636122 | 9 |
| 636351 | 9 |
| 636455 | 9 |
| 636121 | 8 |
| 636307 | 8 |
Office Type Summary
| Office Type | Post Offices |
|---|---|
| Head Office | 3 |
| Sub Office | 99 |
| Branch Office | 401 |
Selected Post Offices and PIN Codes
| Office Name | PIN | Type | Delivery | Division | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atur H. O | 636102 | Head Office | Delivery | Salem East Division | Western Region Coimbatore |
| Salem H. O | 636001 | Head Office | Delivery | Salem East Division | Western Region Coimbatore |
| Suramangalam H. O | 636005 | Head Office | Delivery | Salem West Division | Western Region Coimbatore |
| Alagapuram S. O | 636004 | Post Office | Delivery | Salem East Division | Western Region Coimbatore |
| Allikuttai S. O | 636017 | Post Office | Delivery | Salem East Division | Western Region Coimbatore |
| Ammapettai Salem S. O | 636003 | Post Office | Delivery | Salem East Division | Western Region Coimbatore |
| Aragalur S. O | 636101 | Post Office | Delivery | Salem East Division | Western Region Coimbatore |
| Attayampatti S. O | 637501 | Post Office | Delivery | Salem East Division | Western Region Coimbatore |
| Ayodhiyapattinam S. O | 636103 | Post Office | Delivery | Salem East Division | Western Region Coimbatore |
| Belur S. O (Salem) | 636104 | Post Office | Delivery | Salem East Division | Western Region Coimbatore |
| Chamrajpet S. O (Salem) | 636451 | Post Office | Delivery | Salem West Division | Western Region Coimbatore |
| Danishpet S. O | 636354 | Post Office | Delivery | Salem West Division | Western Region Coimbatore |
| Dasanaickenpatti S. O | 636201 | Post Office | Delivery | Salem East Division | Western Region Coimbatore |
| Elampillai S. O | 637502 | Post Office | Delivery | Salem West Division | Western Region Coimbatore |
| Fairlands S. O | 636016 | Post Office | Delivery | Salem East Division | Western Region Coimbatore |
| Gangavalli S. O | 636105 | Post Office | Delivery | Salem East Division | Western Region Coimbatore |
| Gonur S. O | 636404 | Post Office | Delivery | Salem West Division | Western Region Coimbatore |
| Hasthampatti S. O | 636007 | Post Office | Delivery | Salem East Division | Western Region Coimbatore |
| Idappadi S. O | 637101 | Post Office | Delivery | Namakkal Division | Western Region Coimbatore |
| Jagir Ammapalayam S. O | 636302 | Post Office | Delivery | Salem West Division | Western Region Coimbatore |
| Jalakantapuram S. O | 636501 | Post Office | Delivery | Salem West Division | Western Region Coimbatore |
| Kadayampatti S. O | 636351 | Post Office | Delivery | Salem West Division | Western Region Coimbatore |
| Kamalapuram S. O (Salem) | 636309 | Post Office | Delivery | Salem West Division | Western Region Coimbatore |
| Kamaraj Nagar Colony S. O | 636014 | Post Office | Delivery | Salem East Division | Western Region Coimbatore |
| Kannankurichi S. O | 636008 | Post Office | Delivery | Salem East Division | Western Region Coimbatore |
| Karipatti S. O | 636106 | Post Office | Delivery | Salem East Division | Western Region Coimbatore |
| Karumanthurai S. O | 636138 | Post Office | Delivery | Salem East Division | Western Region Coimbatore |
| Karuppur S. O | 636012 | Post Office | Delivery | Salem West Division | Western Region Coimbatore |
| Kitchipalayam S. O | 636015 | Post Office | Delivery | Salem East Division | Western Region Coimbatore |
| Kolathur (Salem)s.o | 636303 | Post Office | Delivery | Salem West Division | Western Region Coimbatore |
| Kondalampatti S. O | 636010 | Post Office | Delivery | Salem East Division | Western Region Coimbatore |
| Konganapuram S. O | 637102 | Post Office | Delivery | Namakkal Division | Western Region Coimbatore |
| Koottathupatti S. O | 636139 | Post Office | Delivery | Salem East Division | Western Region Coimbatore |
| Leigh Bazaar S. O | 636009 | Post Office | Delivery | Salem West Division | Western Region Coimbatore |
| Madayankuttai S. O | 636452 | Post Office | Delivery | Salem West Division | Western Region Coimbatore |
| Malliakarai S. O | 636107 | Post Office | Delivery | Salem East Division | Western Region Coimbatore |
| Mallikundam S. O | 636458 | Post Office | Delivery | Salem West Division | Western Region Coimbatore |
| MC Donalds Choultry S. O | 637103 | Post Office | Delivery | Namakkal Division | Western Region Coimbatore |
| Mecheri S. O | 636453 | Post Office | Delivery | Salem West Division | Western Region Coimbatore |
| Mettur Thermal Project S. O | 636406 | Post Office | Delivery | Salem West Division | Western Region Coimbatore |
| Metturdam Rs S. O | 636402 | Post Office | Delivery | Salem West Division | Western Region Coimbatore |
| Metturdam S. O | 636401 | Post Office | Delivery | Salem West Division | Western Region Coimbatore |
| Mohan Nagar S. O (Salem) | 636030 | Post Office | Delivery | Salem West Division | Western Region Coimbatore |
| Mullur S. O | 636203 | Post Office | Delivery | Salem East Division | Western Region Coimbatore |
| Muthunaickenpatti S. O | 636304 | Post Office | Delivery | Salem West Division | Western Region Coimbatore |
| Nangavalli S. O | 636454 | Post Office | Delivery | Salem West Division | Western Region Coimbatore |
| Narasingapuram S. O (Salem) | 636108 | Post Office | Delivery | Salem East Division | Western Region Coimbatore |
| Odayapatti S. O | 636140 | Post Office | Delivery | Salem East Division | Western Region Coimbatore |
| Omalur S. O | 636455 | Post Office | Delivery | Salem West Division | Western Region Coimbatore |
| Ondikadai S. O | 636602 | Post Office | Delivery | Salem East Division | Western Region Coimbatore |
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services in Salem District
Salem district has 943 bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The records cover 38 banks and 100 PIN codes. The list includes 607 ATMs, 305 CRMs and 18 CDMs. State Bank of India has the highest number of listed records, with 213 entries (23%). PIN code 636007 has the highest listed banking access count, with 63 records (6.7%). The density is 161.2 records per 100 village records. Use this section to understand local banking access patterns, then confirm current service status 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 Villages161.2
ATM Share64%
CDM Share1.9%
CRM Share32%
Records / Bank24.8
- ATM/CDM/CRM Records
- 943
- ATMs
- 607
- CRMs
- 305
- CDMs
- 18
- Electronic Kiosks
- 11
- Banks
- 38
- PINs
- 100
Device Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 607 | 64% |
| CRM | 305 | 32% |
| CDM | 18 | 1.9% |
| Electronic Kiosk | 11 | 1.2% |
| E-Lobby | 2 | 0.2% |
| E-Lobby | 2 | 0.2% |
Top Banks in This Area
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 213 | 23% |
| Canara Bank | 98 | 10% |
| Indian Bank | 95 | 10% |
| Karur Vysya Bank Ltd | 65 | 6.9% |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | 63 | 6.7% |
Top PIN Codes by Banking Access Records
| PIN Code | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 636007 | 63 | 6.7% |
| 636001 | 53 | 5.6% |
| 636102 | 43 | 4.6% |
| 636006 | 42 | 4.5% |
| 636004 | 39 | 4.1% |
| 636016 | 37 | 3.9% |
| 637301 | 33 | 3.5% |
| 636002 | 32 | 3.4% |
| 636455 | 31 | 3.3% |
| 636005 | 28 | 3% |
| 636003 | 24 | 2.5% |
| 637502 | 23 | 2.4% |
| 636008 | 21 | 2.2% |
| 636010 | 18 | 1.9% |
| 636103 | 18 | 1.9% |
| 637101 | 18 | 1.9% |
| 636401 | 17 | 1.8% |
| 636112 | 17 | 1.8% |
| 636115 | 16 | 1.7% |
| 636502 | 15 | 1.6% |
Taluk-wise ATM/CDM/CRM Summary
| Taluk | Records | ATMs | CRMs | CDMs | Banks | PINs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attur | 94 | 58 | 35 | 1 | 19 | 18 |
| Edappadi | 37 | 21 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 5 |
| Gangavalli | 27 | 18 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 4 |
| Mettur | 82 | 53 | 27 | 2 | 15 | 13 |
| No Block | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Omalur | 79 | 55 | 22 | 1 | 17 | 17 |
| Salem | 521 | 337 | 164 | 10 | 38 | 58 |
| Salem South | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Sankari | 54 | 35 | 16 | 2 | 17 | 15 |
| Vazhapadi | 42 | 24 | 17 | 1 | 12 | 7 |
| Yercaud | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
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 Salem district from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, including banks such as Axis Bank Limited, Bank of India and Bank of Baroda. The visible sample includes PIN codes such as 636102, 636107 and 636112. Verify the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 636102 | Salem | Attur | Attur (M) | Salem 636102 No 79 Ksa Complex Kamarajanar Road Attur, Salem, Tamil Nadu, 636102 |
| Bank of India | CRM | 636107 | Salem | Attur | Malliakkarai | Malliakarai, Attur Taluk, Salem District Sf. No. 293/2a2, J.K. Complex, Attur Main Road, Salem, Tamil Nadu, 636107 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 636112 | Salem | Attur | Attur (M) | Attur, Salem, Tamilnadu-636112 Attur, M/S Southern Educational and Rural Development Society, Tagore Matriculation Scho… |
| Canara Bank | ATM | 636003 | Salem | Attur | Attur (M) | Ponnamapettai No- 136, Puthumariamman Temple Near, Veeranam Main Road, Salem, Tamil Nadu, 636003 |
| Axis Bank Limited | CRM | 638109 | Salem | Attur | Pethanaickenpalayam (Tp) | Pethanaickenpalayam No. 19, Main Road, Ramasamy Nagar, Salem, Tamil Nadu, 638109 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 636109 | Salem | Attur | Attur (M) | Arul Complex, Door No:266/6, Main Road, Pethanaickenpalayam, Salem Arul Complex Main Road, Salem, Tamil Nadu, 636109 |
| Canara Bank | ATM | 636308 | Salem | Attur | Attur (M) | Ariyanoor Post Ex/Chaiman Thottam Salem Main Road, Salem, Tamil Nadu, 636308 |
| Axis Bank Limited | CRM | 636102 | Salem | Attur | Attur (M) | Cuddalore Main Road 910, Niresh Complex, Salem, Tamil Nadu, 636102 |
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
Salem district's village records list 1,707,934 people in 452,023 households. The average household size is 3.8. The listed village population density is 380.1 people per sq km.
Average Population / Village2,92
Average Household Size3.8
Inhabited Village %88%
Population Density / sq km380.1
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population1,707,934
Administrative Coverage
Administrative coverage connects Salem district villages with local governance names used in Census 2011 records. The page reports 22 CD blocks, 340 Gram Panchayats and 63 nearest-town names. Common nearest-town references include Arasiramani, Attayampatti and Attur.
CD Blocks Reported22
Gram Panchayats Reported340
Nearest Town Names Reported63
CD blocks reported: Attur, Ayothiyapattinam, Gangavalli, Idappady, Kadayampatti, Kolathur, Konganapuram, Mac.donal Choultry, Mallasamudram, Mecheri, Nangavalli, Not Under Any CD Block and more.
Gram Panchayats reported: A. Ayyamperumampatti, A. Pudur, Achankuttapatti, Adaiyur, Adikarapatti, Agrahara Nattarmangalam, Agraharam Thalaiyur, Akkaraipalayam, Akkichettipalayam, Aladipatty, Alagusamudram, Alamarathupatti , Chittarapattipudur and more.
Village Facility Coverage
Village facility coverage uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields for Salem district. The strongest reported signals are primary school in 517 villages (88% of district records), mobile coverage in 468 villages (80% of district records), all-weather road in 503 villages (86% of district records). Lower-count fields include PDS Shop and Mobile Coverage, so users should verify current services locally. Treat these figures as historical village amenities, not live service guarantees.
Facility Coverage Summary
| Facility | Villages with Facility | Reported Villages | Gap Count | % of All Villages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary School | 517 | 517 | — | 88.38 |
| Mobile Coverage | 468 | 517 | — | 80 |
| All-Weather Road | 503 | 517 | — | 85.98 |
| PDS Shop | 454 | 517 | — | 77.61 |
| Domestic Power Supply | 516 | 517 | — | 88.21 |
Median Nearest Town Distance0 km
Villages within 5 km510
Villages over 25 km0
Nearest Town Distance Bands
| Distance Band | Villages | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Within 5 Km | 510 | 100% |
| 5-10 Km | 0 | 0% |
| 10-25 Km | 0 | 0% |
| Over 25 Km | 0 | 0% |
Location and Distance Highlights
Location and distance highlights show how Salem villages relate to nearby towns and headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 2 villages, with an average of 3.0 km and a median of 0 km. 510 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 Type | Reported Villages | Average km | Maximum km | Village | Place / HQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest Town Distance | 2 | 3 | 3 | Muduthurai | — |
About the Available Data
This data coverage section explains what is available for Salem district. Across the visible sections, the page summarises 26 data fields and 14,038 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 Section | Fields | Reported Values | Available / Positive Values |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Codes and Administrative Details | 6 | 3,510 | 2,340 |
| Location and Distance | 3 | 1,603 | 711 |
| Population and Social Groups | 3 | 1,687 | 1,551 |
| Education Facilities | 8 | 4,136 | 1,949 |
| Connectivity, Roads and Transport | 2 | 1,034 | 971 |
| Financial, Market and Public Services | 1 | 517 | 454 |
| Power Supply | 3 | 1,551 | 1,548 |
Official Reference Links
Use official portals 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 taluk has the most village records in Salem district?
Attur has the most village records in Salem district, with 101 entries. This is 17% of the district list, with 307,218 people where population is reported.
Which village has the highest population in Salem district?
Kaveripuram is the highest-population village shown for Salem district, with 21,306 people and 5,957 households. It accounts for 1.2% of the listed district village population.
Which village has the largest recorded area in Salem district?
Palamalai (R.F.) has the largest recorded village area in this directory for Salem district, at 8,161 hectares. It represents 1.8% of the district's listed village area.
What population details are available for Salem district villages?
The population summary includes 1,707,934 people, 452,023 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 380.1 people per sq km.
What village facilities are reported for Salem district?
The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-coverage signals include primary school in 517 villages (88% of district records), mobile coverage in 468 villages (80% of district records), all-weather road in 503 villages (86% of district records). These are historical records, not live service guarantees.
Does this page show postal and PIN details for Salem district?
Yes. The postal summary includes 503 offices and 90 PINs for Salem district. That is about 86 offices per 100 village records. Verify important address details with India Post.
What does the bank ATM, CDM and CRM data mean for Salem 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. Salem district has 943 banking service records, about 161.2 records per 100 village records. State Bank of India has the highest number of listed records, with 213 entries. Current service details should be verified with the bank.
Which PIN code has the most bank ATM, CDM and CRM records in Salem district?
PIN code 636007 has the most listed bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records in Salem district, with 63 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 Salem 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 Salem 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 Salem 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.