Koovanuthu village, Dindiguleast taluk | Pincode 624003

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LGD code: 635379
Pincode: 624003
Post office: Nagalnagar
Population: 6,166
Households: 1,510
Literacy rate: 63.5%
Sex ratio: 994 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 3,146

Census 2011 · in context

How Koovanuthu compares

By population, Koovanuthu ranks #10 of 41 villages in Dindiguleast mandal.

Literacy rate

63.5%

−0.4% vs mandal average

Koovanuthu: 63.5%
Dindiguleast mandal: 63.9%
Dindigul district: 68.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

994

−3 vs mandal average

Koovanuthu: 994
Dindiguleast mandal: 997

Household size

people per home

4.1

+0.1 vs mandal average

Koovanuthu: 4.1
Dindiguleast mandal: 4.0

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Koovanuthu at a glance

Koovanuthu is a village of 6,166 people in 1,510 households (Census 2011) in Dindiguleast taluk, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu, the 10th-largest of 41 villages in Dindiguleast taluk. Literacy is 64%, about the same as the taluk average of 64% and the sex ratio is 994 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 624003, served by Nagalnagar post office; the LGD village code is 635379. The village votes in Vedasandur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Saminathan. T. The population is estimated at 7,270 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Koovanuthu

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 15
Power hours (winter): 18
Primary school: 4
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 1
Health sub-centre: 5
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 1
Veterinary hospital: 1
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: Yes
Cooperative bank: Yes
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: DINDIGUL
Distance to nearest town (km): 12
Distance to district HQ (km): 12
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 12
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Koovanuthu
Total area (ha): 1,720.33
Irrigated area (ha): 288.81
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Koovanuthu

LGD code: 635379
Pincode: 624003
Post office: Nagalnagar
Population (Census 2011): 6,166
Population (projected 2026): 7,270
Households: 1,510
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 994
Literacy rate: 63.5%
Lok Sabha constituency: Karur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Vedasandur
Member of Parliament: Jothimani
Member of Legislative Assembly: Saminathan. T
Block / Mandal: Dindiguleast

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Dindigul district level

Then & Now

Koovanuthu — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

6,166

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

7,270

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

1,510

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

1,780

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

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 6,166Census 2011
Households: 1,510Census 2011
Literacy rate: 63.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 994 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 7,2702026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1,7802026 projection
Active job cards: 2,90,849MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 2,11,323MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 6,21,17,562ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 816NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 81.0%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.8%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 61.0%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 96.4%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 42.6%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 77.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Dindigul district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 6,35,748PMAY-G · 6,35,748 of 9,57,825 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Dindigul district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,23,089Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Dindigul district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Melma farmers urge TN to drop a plan to acquire 3K acres for Sipcot phase 3
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CM Vijay Directs Districts to Intensify Dengue Control, Monsoon Preparedness Across 10 Tamil Nadu Districts
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What is the pincode of Koovanuthu?

The pincode of Koovanuthu, Dindiguleast taluk, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu is 624003. The post office is Nagalnagar.

Which post office delivers to Koovanuthu?

Mail for Koovanuthu is delivered through Nagalnagar post office, pincode 624003, in Dindiguleast taluk, Dindigul district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Koovanuthu located?

Koovanuthu is a village in Dindiguleast taluk of Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the population of Koovanuthu as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Koovanuthu village has a population of 6,166 across 1,510 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Koovanuthu in?

Koovanuthu falls under the Karur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #23) of Tamil Nadu.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Koovanuthu in?

Koovanuthu falls under the Vedasandur assembly constituency (AC #133) of Tamil Nadu.

What is the literacy rate in Koovanuthu?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Koovanuthu village is 63.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Koovanuthu?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Koovanuthu village is 994 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Koovanuthu?

12 schemes currently match residents of Koovanuthu, including Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai, Pongal Gift Hamper Scheme, Tamil Nadu Free Bus Travel for Women. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Koovanuthu?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Koovanuthu village is 635379.

How big is Koovanuthu compared to other villages in Dindiguleast taluk?

Koovanuthu ranks 10 of 41 villages in Dindiguleast taluk by Census 2011 population (6,166 residents).

Who is the MLA of Koovanuthu?

Koovanuthu falls under Vedasandur assembly constituency (AC 133). The sitting MLA is Saminathan. T (DMK).

Who is the MP for Koovanuthu?

Koovanuthu is in Karur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Jothimani (INC).

What is the population of Koovanuthu in 2026?

Koovanuthu is estimated at 7,270 people in 2026, up about 18% from 6,166 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Koovanuthu in?

Tamil Nadu falls in the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) and the Southern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, cotton, groundnut, millets, chillies) of the ICAR classification; Koovanuthu in Dindigul district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-24
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)