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Pudukkottai

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Area · — km²
Population · 16,18,345
Pincode range ·
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12
Mandals
780
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Mandals of Pudukkottai district

12 mandal centroids, sized by Census 2011 population. Tap a mandal to open its page.

People≤ 87k87k–91k91k–112k112k–142k> 142k largest: Aranthangi

Centroids from LGD/OSM. Not a survey map.

By population

Largest villages in Pudukkottai district

  1. 1KodikulamManamelkudi mandal13,955
  2. 2VarpattuPonnamaravathi mandal9,681
  3. 3KovilurGandarvakkottai mandal9,543
  4. 4NattanipurasakudiAvudayarkoil mandal9,358
  5. 5TirumayamThirumayam mandal8,988
  6. 6VadakaduAlangudi mandal8,541
  7. 7Ponnamaravathi WestPonnamaravathi mandal8,494
  8. 8ThekkatturThirumayam mandal7,632
  9. 9VadavalamPudukkottai mandal7,563
  10. 10Manamelkudi (Part)Manamelkudi mandal7,033
Postal index

Pincodes in Pudukkottai district

52 PIN codes across the district's villages. Open one for its village list, post office and nearby PINs.

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Pudukkottai at a glance

Pudukkottai is a district of Tamil Nadu with 12 taluks, 497 gram panchayats and 780 revenue villages, administered from —. The population is 16,18,345 (Census 2011) across — km². The largest villages are Kodikulam (13,955 people, Manamelkudi), Varpattu (9,681 people, Ponnamaravathi), Kovilur (9,543 people, Gandarvakkottai). Pincodes in the district start with —.

About the district

Pudukkottai — district of Tamil Nadu

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

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District at a glance

About Pudukkottai

Pudukkottai is known for its ancient temples, rich cultural heritage, and historic monuments dating back centuries.

District HQ
Pudukkottai

Must-visit places in Pudukkottai

temple

Narthamalai

Ancient Jain rock-cut caves and temple complex built during the Pandya period with intricate carvings.

  • temple
    Avudayarkovil Temple

    Historic Shiva temple built in the Chola architectural style with a sacred tank and ancient sculptures.

  • fort
    Thirumayam Fort

    Ancient fort with carved pillars, temple structures, and archaeological remains from medieval period.

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Then & Now

Pudukkottai district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
13,01,991
Census 2011 baseline
+18.1%
Population · 2026
15,37,482
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
3,10,285
Census 2011 baseline
+16.9%
Households · 2026
3,62,824
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 · 780 villages

Pudukkottai 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
6,45,505Census 2011
Female population
6,56,486Census 2011
Sex ratio
1017 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
3,10,285Census 2011
SC population
2,46,531Census 2011
ST population
835Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
15,37,482+18.1%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
3,62,824RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
6,49,404Census 2011
Cultivators
1,88,143Census 2011
Agri labourers
2,26,981Census 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
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Notable places across Pudukkottai district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
95 of 780 villages have notable places mapped · 12%
  • Hospital· 29
  • PHC· 11
  • Temple· 9
  • School· 8
  • High school· 2
  • College· 1

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

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Browse by taluk

All 12 mandals of Pudukkottai

Click any taluk to see its villages, posts, and local services.

780 villages · 497 GPs
Sorted alphabetically
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Most active

Top villages in Pudukkottai

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about Pudukkottai

How many taluks and villages are in Pudukkottai district?

Pudukkottai district has 12 taluks and 780 revenue villages across 497 gram panchayats in Tamil Nadu.

Which agro-climatic zone is Pudukkottai district in?

Tamil Nadu lies in the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) and the Southern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, cotton, groundnut, millets, chillies) under the ICAR classification, which sets the cropping pattern and rainfall regime for Pudukkottai district.

Where is the headquarters of Pudukkottai district?

The district headquarters of Pudukkottai is —.

What is the pincode of Pudukkottai district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Pudukkottai fall under?

Pudukkottai district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Pudukkottai district?

Pudukkottai district had a population of 16,18,345 per the 2011 Census, across 780 villages.

When was Pudukkottai district formed?

Pudukkottai district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Pudukkottai district?

Major rivers in Pudukkottai 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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