Kallimandayam village, Oddanchatram taluk | Pincode 624616

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LGD code: 635189
Pincode: 624616
Post office: Kallimandayam
Population: 6,920
Households: 1,932
Literacy rate: 68.4%
Sex ratio: 947 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 4,021
Distance to district centre: 53 km
Distance to mandal centre: 8 km
Distance to Chennai: 395 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 265 km
Nearest railway station: Chatrappatti · 13 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Anbu Hospital, Oddanchatram · 12 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Kallimandayam compares

By population, Kallimandayam ranks #1 of 56 villages in Oddanchatram mandal — the largest.

Literacy rate

68.4%

+3.6% vs mandal average

Kallimandayam: 68.4%
Oddanchatram mandal: 64.8%
Dindigul district: 68.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

947

−56 vs mandal average

Kallimandayam: 947
Oddanchatram mandal: 1,003

Household size

people per home

3.6

+0.2 vs mandal average

Kallimandayam: 3.6
Oddanchatram mandal: 3.4

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

Kallimandayam at a glance

Kallimandayam is a village of 6,920 people in 1,932 households (Census 2011) in Oddanchatram taluk, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu, the largest of 56 villages in Oddanchatram taluk. Literacy is 68%, 4 points above the taluk average of 65% and the sex ratio is 947 women per 1,000 men. It lies 53 km from the Dindigul district centre, 35 km from Naranapuram, the nearest town, 13 km from Chatrappatti railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 624616, served by Kallimandayam post office; the LGD village code is 635189. The nearest hospital or health centre is Anbu Hospital, Oddanchatram, 12 km away. The village votes in Oddanchatram assembly constituency, represented by MLA Sakkarapani. R. The population is estimated at 8,159 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Kallimandayam · this village	6,920	68%	—
Mandavadi · Oddanchatram	2,847	62%	3.5 km E
Kondarangi Keeranur · Oddanchatram	3,127	62%	4.9 km NE
Ambilikai · Oddanchatram	3,761	64%	6.3 km S
Porulur · Oddanchatram	4,302	68%	6.7 km W
Kothayam · Oddanchatram	3,569	63%	8.9 km SW
Appayampatti · Oddanchatram	1,631	61%	9 km NW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Kallimandayam

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): 20
Primary school: 8
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 3
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 1
Post office: No
Sub post office: Yes
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: ODDANCHATRAM
Distance to nearest town (km): 15
Distance to district HQ (km): 40
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 15
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Kallimandayam
Total area (ha): 3,430.82
Irrigated area (ha): 1,520.4
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Kallimandayam

LGD code: 635189
Pincode: 624616
Post office: Kallimandayam
Population (Census 2011): 6,920
Population (projected 2026): 8,159
Households: 1,932
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 947
Literacy rate: 68.4%
Coordinates: 10.59114°N, 77.68664°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Dindigul
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Oddanchatram
Member of Parliament: R. Sachidanandam
Member of Legislative Assembly: Sakkarapani. R
Block / Mandal: Oddanchatram

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

Kallimandayam — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

6,920

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

8,159

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

1,932

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

2,278

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: 6,920Census 2011
Households: 1,932Census 2011
Literacy rate: 68.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 947 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 8,1592026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2,2782026 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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Getting there

How to reach Kallimandayam

Mandal centre

Oddanchatram · ≈ 8.4 km

≈ 17 min by car · 20 min by bike

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District centre

Dindigul · ≈ 53 km

≈ 1 h 48 min by car · 2 h 8 min by bike

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Nearest town · 14,018 people

Naranapuram · ≈ 35 km

≈ 1 h 13 min by car · 1 h 26 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Chennai395 kmcapital
Bengaluru265 km
Hyderabad760 km
Mumbai1076 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationChatrappatti13 km
Bus stopporulur7 km
Hospital / PHCAnbu Hospital, Oddanchatram12 km
ATM / bankIndian Overseas Bank18 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil14 km
CollegeSakthi College Of Arts And Science22 km
Police stationOdanchatram13 km

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What is the pincode of Kallimandayam?

The pincode of Kallimandayam, Oddanchatram taluk, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu is 624616. The post office is Kallimandayam.

Which post office delivers to Kallimandayam?

Mail for Kallimandayam is delivered through Kallimandayam post office, pincode 624616, in Oddanchatram taluk, Dindigul district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Kallimandayam located?

Kallimandayam is a village in Oddanchatram taluk of Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the population of Kallimandayam as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kallimandayam village has a population of 6,920 across 1,932 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kallimandayam in?

Kallimandayam falls under the Dindigul Lok Sabha constituency (PC #22) of Tamil Nadu.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kallimandayam in?

Kallimandayam falls under the Oddanchatram assembly constituency (AC #128) of Tamil Nadu.

What is the literacy rate in Kallimandayam?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kallimandayam village is 68.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Kallimandayam?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kallimandayam village is 947 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kallimandayam?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kallimandayam, 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.

How far is Kallimandayam from Dindigul district centre?

Kallimandayam is approximately 53 km (straight-line) from the centre of Dindigul district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Kallimandayam?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kallimandayam village is 635189.

Which is the nearest town to Kallimandayam?

Naranapuram (population 14,018, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 35 km from Kallimandayam in a straight line.

How big is Kallimandayam compared to other villages in Oddanchatram taluk?

Kallimandayam ranks 1 of 56 villages in Oddanchatram taluk by Census 2011 population (6,920 residents) — it is the largest village in the taluk.

How far is Kallimandayam from Chennai?

Kallimandayam is about 395 km from Chennai in a straight line (the state capital of Tamil Nadu); by road expect roughly 513 km.

How far is Kallimandayam from Bengaluru?

Kallimandayam is about 265 km from Bengaluru in a straight line; by road expect roughly 344 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Kallimandayam?

Chatrappatti is the nearest railway station to Kallimandayam, about 13 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 17 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Kallimandayam?

porulur is the nearest bus stop to Kallimandayam, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kallimandayam?

Anbu Hospital, Oddanchatram is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kallimandayam, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 16 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Kallimandayam?

Indian Overseas Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Kallimandayam, about 18 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 23 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Kallimandayam?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Kallimandayam, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 18 km.

Who is the MLA of Kallimandayam?

Kallimandayam falls under Oddanchatram assembly constituency (AC 128). The sitting MLA is Sakkarapani. R (DMK).

Who is the MP for Kallimandayam?

Kallimandayam is in Dindigul Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is R. Sachidanandam (CPI(M)).

What is the population of Kallimandayam in 2026?

Kallimandayam is estimated at 8,159 people in 2026, up about 18% from 6,920 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Kallimandayam 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; Kallimandayam 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)