Pushpathur village, Palani taluk | Pincode 624618

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LGD code: 635129
Pincode: 624618
Post office: Narikalpatti
Population: 8,490
Households: 2,436
Literacy rate: 68.3%
Sex ratio: 974 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 4,213

Census 2011 · in context

How Pushpathur compares

By population, Pushpathur ranks #3 of 52 villages in Palani mandal.

Literacy rate

68.3%

+5.5% vs mandal average

Pushpathur: 68.3%
Palani mandal: 62.8%
Dindigul district: 68.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

974

−20 vs mandal average

Pushpathur: 974
Palani mandal: 994

Household size

people per home

3.5

Same as the mandal average

Pushpathur: 3.5
Palani mandal: 3.5

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

Pushpathur at a glance

Pushpathur is a village of 8,490 people in 2,436 households (Census 2011) in Palani taluk, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu, the 3rd-largest of 52 villages in Palani taluk. Literacy is 68%, 6 points above the taluk average of 63% and the sex ratio is 974 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 624618, served by Narikalpatti post office; the LGD village code is 635129. The village votes in Vedasandur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Saminathan. T. The population is estimated at 10,010 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Pushpathur

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 20
Power hours (winter): 24
Primary school: 5
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
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: Yes
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: MADATHUKULAM
Distance to nearest town (km): 3
Distance to district HQ (km): 66
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 18
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Pushpathur
Total area (ha): 1,627.27
Irrigated area (ha): 524.34
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Pushpathur

LGD code: 635129
Pincode: 624618
Post office: Narikalpatti
Population (Census 2011): 8,490
Population (projected 2026): 10,010
Households: 2,436
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 974
Literacy rate: 68.3%
Lok Sabha constituency: Karur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Vedasandur
Member of Parliament: Jothimani
Member of Legislative Assembly: Saminathan. T
Block / Mandal: Palani

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

Pushpathur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

8,490

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

10,010

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

2,436

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

2,872

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: 8,490Census 2011
Households: 2,436Census 2011
Literacy rate: 68.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 974 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 10,0102026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2,8722026 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Centred on Palani mandal

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Restaurant· 1
Fuel· 1

Healthcare

Hospital
Government Hospital, Vedasendur
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Hospital
Koovakkapatti Government Hospital
📍 4.5 km awayOSM
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Commerce

Restaurant
Hotel Arthi
📍 7.4 km awayOSM
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Fuel
Indian Oil Corporation
📍 7.5 km awayOSM
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Three ministers hold talks, but TN farmers continue stir for crop loan waiver

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Tamil Nadu: Ayan Reddiapatti village gets direct bus connectivity after 79 years of independence

Reported by Mid-Day.

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Sep

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Tamil Nadu Minister Vanni Arasu’s native village gets bus service for first time since Independence

Reported by The Indian Express.

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Three ministers hold talks, but TN farmers continue stir for crop loan waiver
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Tamil Nadu: Ayan Reddiapatti village gets direct bus connectivity after 79 years of independence
Mid-Day2 days ago
Tamil Nadu Minister Vanni Arasu’s native village gets bus service for first time since Independence
The Indian Express2 days ago
SWELECT Energy Systems Commissions 5 MW Solar Power Plant in Tamil Nadu for AAI Project
scanx.trade8 days ago
Tamil Nadu: Panchayat secretary suspensed for caste slur
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Make Tamil Nadu gram sabhas role model for entire nation, Kamal Haasan writes to CM Vijay
DT Next10 days ago

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People often ask about Pushpathur

What is the pincode of Pushpathur?

The pincode of Pushpathur, Palani taluk, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu is 624618. The post office is Narikalpatti.

Which post office delivers to Pushpathur?

Mail for Pushpathur is delivered through Narikalpatti post office, pincode 624618, in Palani taluk, Dindigul district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Pushpathur located?

Pushpathur is a village in Palani taluk of Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the population of Pushpathur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Pushpathur village has a population of 8,490 across 2,436 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Pushpathur in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Pushpathur in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Pushpathur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Pushpathur village is 68.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Pushpathur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Pushpathur village is 974 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Pushpathur?

The nearest health facility to Pushpathur is Government Hospital, Vedasendur (~1.6 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Pushpathur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Pushpathur, 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 Pushpathur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Pushpathur village is 635129.

How big is Pushpathur compared to other villages in Palani taluk?

Pushpathur ranks 3 of 52 villages in Palani taluk by Census 2011 population (8,490 residents).

Who is the MLA of Pushpathur?

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

Who is the MP for Pushpathur?

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

What is the population of Pushpathur in 2026?

Pushpathur is estimated at 10,010 people in 2026, up about 18% from 8,490 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Pushpathur 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; Pushpathur 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, 2026-09-16
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)