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Dindigul

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Area · — km²
Population · 21,59,775
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Dindigul — district of Tamil Nadu

Dindigul is a district in Tamil Nadu. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Dindigul

Lock manufacturing, cotton textiles, and the scenic Palani Hills with rock formations.

District HQ
Dindigul

Must-visit places in Dindigul

fort

Dindigul Fort

A historic fort built by the Nayaks in the 17th century, offering panoramic views of the town.

  • hill
    Palani Hills

    A scenic mountain range known for trekking, natural beauty, and the Kodaikanal plateau region.

  • temple
    Arapaleeswarar Temple

    An ancient Shiva temple in Arapali village, revered for its architectural and religious significance.

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Then & Now

Dindigul district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
13,51,848
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Population · 2026
15,93,313
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
3,50,999
Census 2011 baseline
+17.1%
Households · 2026
4,11,131
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 397 villages

Dindigul district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
6,78,658Census 2011
Female population
6,73,190Census 2011
Sex ratio
992 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
3,50,999Census 2011
SC population
3,10,601Census 2011
ST population
4,634Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
15,93,313+17.9%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
4,11,131RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
7,62,279Census 2011
Cultivators
1,38,380Census 2011
Agri labourers
3,30,745Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
77.3%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
6,35,748 / 9,57,82566% complete
SBM-G toilets
5,23,089Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Dindigul district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
40 of 397 villages have notable places mapped · 10%
  • Temple· 22
  • Hospital· 18
  • School· 10
  • College· 5
  • PHC· 3
  • High school· 2

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Dindigul district.

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All 10 mandals of Dindigul

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397 villages · 306 GPs
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Top villages in Dindigul

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Dindigul

How many mandals and villages are in Dindigul district?

Dindigul district has 10 mandals and 397 revenue villages across 306 gram panchayats in Tamil Nadu.

Where is the headquarters of Dindigul district?

The district headquarters of Dindigul is —.

What is the pincode of Dindigul district?

Dindigul district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Dindigul may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Dindigul fall under?

Dindigul district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Dindigul district?

Dindigul district had a population of 21,59,775 per the 2011 Census, across 397 villages.

When was Dindigul district formed?

Dindigul district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Dindigul district?

Major rivers in Dindigul district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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