Kappur village, Kuthalam taluk | Pincode 609404

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LGD code: 637533
Pincode: 609404
Post office: Manganallur Bazaar
Population: 1,752
Households: 431
Literacy rate: 68%
Sex ratio: 1014 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 766
Distance to district centre: 14 km
Distance to mandal centre: 12 km
Distance to Chennai: 239 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 309 km
Nearest railway station: Mayiladuthurai Junction · 7 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Saravanan Eye Hospital · 7 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Kappur compares

By population, Kappur ranks #28 of 56 villages in Kuthalam mandal.

Literacy rate

68.0%

−6.0% vs mandal average

Kappur: 68.0%
Kuthalam mandal: 74.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,014

−23 vs mandal average

Kappur: 1,014
Kuthalam mandal: 1,037

Household size

people per home

4.1

+0.1 vs mandal average

Kappur: 4.1
Kuthalam mandal: 4.0

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

Kappur at a glance

Kappur is a village of 1,752 people in 431 households (Census 2011) in Kuthalam taluk, Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu, the 28th-largest of 56 villages in Kuthalam taluk. Literacy is 68%, 6 points below the taluk average of 74% and the sex ratio is 1,014 women per 1,000 men. It lies 14 km from the Mayiladuthurai district centre, 19 km from Prathabaramapuram, the nearest town, 7 km from Mayiladuthurai Junction railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 609404, served by Manganallur Bazaar post office; the LGD village code is 637533. The nearest hospital or health centre is Saravanan Eye Hospital, 7 km away. The village votes in Thiruvidaimarudur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Govi.Chezhiaan. The population is estimated at 2,066 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Kappur · this village	1,752	68%	—
Kappur · Viluppuram	4,050	62%	0 km N
Valuvur · Kuthalam	2,770	74%	2 km NE
Sengudi · Kuthalam	1,114	74%	2.4 km NW
Manganallur · Kuthalam	2,943	75%	2.6 km E
Manganallur · Vandavasi	1,131	61%	2.6 km E
Kovangudi · Mayiladuthurai	1,452	68%	3.7 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Kappur

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): 12
Power hours (winter): 18
Primary school: 1
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: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
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: MAYILADUTHURAI
Distance to nearest town (km): 12
Distance to district HQ (km): 60
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 15
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Kappur
Total area (ha): 270.82
Irrigated area (ha): 194.96
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Kappur

LGD code: 637533
Pincode: 609404
Post office: Manganallur Bazaar
Population (Census 2011): 1,752
Population (projected 2026): 2,066
Households: 431
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1014
Literacy rate: 68.0%
Coordinates: 11.03089°N, 79.62720°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Mayiladuthurai
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Thiruvidaimarudur
Member of Parliament: Sudha Ramakrishnan
Member of Legislative Assembly: Govi.Chezhiaan
Block / Mandal: Kuthalam

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 Mayiladuthurai district level

Then & Now

Kappur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,752

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,066

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

431

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

508

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: 1,752Census 2011
Households: 431Census 2011
Literacy rate: 68.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1014 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,0662026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 5082026 projection
Active job cards: 1,54,423MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,44,201MGNREGA · 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: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —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 · Mayiladuthurai district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 6,35,748PMAY-G · 6,35,748 of 9,57,825 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Mayiladuthurai district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,23,089Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Mayiladuthurai 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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Notable places near Kappur · Mayiladuthurai district area

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Getting there

How to reach Kappur

Mandal centre

Kuthalam · ≈ 12 km

≈ 25 min by car · 30 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Mayiladuthurai · ≈ 14 km

≈ 29 min by car · 34 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,124 people

Prathabaramapuram · ≈ 19 km

≈ 39 min by car · 47 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Chennai239 kmcapital
Bengaluru309 km
Hyderabad717 km
Mumbai1151 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationMayiladuthurai Junction7 km
Bus stopKollumangudi bus stop7 km
Hospital / PHCSaravanan Eye Hospital7 km
ATM / bankKarur Vysya Bank8 km
Petrol pumpSivasakthi insane gas8 km
CollegeDeen Arts and Science College13 km
Police stationPolice Dept. Head Office26 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Kappur

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🛕Veerataneswarar Temple - VazhuvoorTemple1.9 km ↗
🛕Komal Krupakupareshwarar TempleTemple3.5 km ↗

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News from Mayiladuthurai & Tamil Nadu

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TNAU forecasts near-normal northeast monsoon rainfall in Tamil Nadu
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All cases filed in various protests by farmers, teachers from 2021-2026 will be withdrawn: Tamil Nadu CM
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Madras High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Challenging Encroachment Notice Under Tamil Nadu Panchayat Act — Both Petitioner and Private Respondent Are Encroachers, Must Submit Explanation to Authorities. Both parties were encroachers on panchayat
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Madras High Court Upholds Validity of Tamil Nadu Panchayat Raj (Appointment of Village Panchayat Presidents) Rules, 2023 in Service Tax Dispute. Rules prescribing educational qualifications for Village Panchayat Presidents held intra vires the Tamil
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CWMA upholds order on release of 4,000 cusecs to TN
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Quick answers

People often ask about Kappur

What is the pincode of Kappur?

The pincode of Kappur, Kuthalam taluk, Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu is 609404. The post office is Manganallur Bazaar.

Which post office delivers to Kappur?

Mail for Kappur is delivered through Manganallur Bazaar post office, pincode 609404, in Kuthalam taluk, Mayiladuthurai district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Kappur located?

Kappur is a village in Kuthalam taluk of Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the population of Kappur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kappur village has a population of 1,752 across 431 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kappur in?

Kappur falls under the Mayiladuthurai Lok Sabha constituency (PC #28) of Tamil Nadu.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kappur in?

Kappur falls under the Thiruvidaimarudur assembly constituency (AC #170) of Tamil Nadu.

What is the literacy rate in Kappur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kappur village is 68.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Kappur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kappur village is 1014 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kappur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kappur, 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 Kappur from Mayiladuthurai district centre?

Kappur is approximately 14 km (straight-line) from the centre of Mayiladuthurai district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Kappur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kappur village is 637533.

Which is the nearest town to Kappur?

Prathabaramapuram (population 10,124, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 19 km from Kappur in a straight line.

How big is Kappur compared to other villages in Kuthalam taluk?

Kappur ranks 28 of 56 villages in Kuthalam taluk by Census 2011 population (1,752 residents).

How far is Kappur from Chennai?

Kappur is about 239 km from Chennai in a straight line (the state capital of Tamil Nadu); by road expect roughly 310 km.

How far is Kappur from Bengaluru?

Kappur is about 309 km from Bengaluru in a straight line; by road expect roughly 402 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Kappur?

Mayiladuthurai Junction is the nearest railway station to Kappur, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Kappur?

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

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kappur?

Saravanan Eye Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kappur, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Kappur?

Karur Vysya Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Kappur, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Kappur?

Sivasakthi insane gas is the nearest petrol pump to Kappur, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Who is the MLA of Kappur?

Kappur falls under Thiruvidaimarudur assembly constituency (AC 170). The sitting MLA is Govi.Chezhiaan (DMK).

Who is the MP for Kappur?

Kappur is in Mayiladuthurai Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Sudha Ramakrishnan (INC).

What is the population of Kappur in 2026?

Kappur is estimated at 2,066 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,752 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Kappur 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; Kappur in Mayiladuthurai 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
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)