District at a glance
All 8 talukas
Largest villages in Tenkasi district
- ChockampattiKadayanallur taluka18,220
- KalluraniTenkasi taluka16,699
- AvudaiyanoorTenkasi taluka15,948
- SendamangalamKadayanallur taluka15,613
- Kilakadayam Part 1Tenkasi taluka15,135
- KulasekarapattiTenkasi taluka13,075
- GunaramanallurTenkasi taluka12,982
- ThippampattiTenkasi taluka12,933
- KalppakulamSankarankoil taluka12,470
- Pethanadarpatti Part 1Alangulam taluka10,996
Census 2011 population
Pincodes in Tenkasi district
51 PIN codes across the villages of Tenkasi district. Open one for its villages, post offices and bank branches.
- 627754× 15
- 627753× 13
- 627953× 13
- 627719× 12
- 627862× 11
- 627423× 9
- 627713× 9
- 627755× 9
- 627809× 9
- 627851× 9
- 627860× 9
- 627415× 8
- 627757× 8
- 627751× 7
- 627814× 7
- 627853× 7
- 627854× 7
- 627859× 7
- 627424× 6
- 627758× 6
- 627806× 6
- 627861× 6
- 627760× 5
- 627803× 5
and 27 more PIN codes
Tenkasi district
Tenkasi is a district of Tamil Nadu. The Local Government Directory lists 8 talukas and 277 revenue villages here, home to a rural population of 8,48,883 (Census 2011, sum of villages).
District officials
All 8 talukas of Tenkasi
Click any taluka to see its villages, posts, and local services.
Gram panchayats of Tenkasi, taluka-wise →
Neighbouring districts of Tenkasi, by distance →
Compare Tenkasi's two largest villages, Chockampatti and Kallurani →
Sorted alphabetically
Villages of Tenkasi
47 of 277 villages are mapped so far, from OpenStreetMap. Tap a point to open its page.
Tenkasi district by the numbers
Sums of the Census 2011 village figures we hold — rural areas only; towns are not included. Each figure covers the villages that report it.
Census 2011
Headcount and household counts from the decennial Census of India.
- Population
- 8,48,883 Census 2011
- Male population
- 4,19,353 Census 2011
- Female population
- 4,29,530 Census 2011
- Households
- 2,33,080 Census 2011
- Villages counted
- 200 Census 2011
Derived from the Census counts
Ratios computed from the sums on the left; no projection or estimate.
- Sex ratio
- 1,024 females per 1,000 males
- Household size
- 3.6 persons per household
- Literacy rate
- 76.0% literates ÷ population aged 7+
Constituencies covering Tenkasi
Based on the 255 of 277 villages we can place. Boundaries are approximate.
Mandi prices · Tenkasi
Latest reports from markets in Tenkasi district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 28 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amaranthus · Amaranthus | Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 1,500 | 2,000 | 1,750 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Amaranthus · Amaranthus | Tenkasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 1,500 | 2,000 | 1,750 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Amla(Nelli Kai) · Amla | Tenkasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Amla(Nelli Kai) · Amla | Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 5,500 | 6,000 | 5,750 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Ashgourd · Gouard | Tenkasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Ashgourd · Gouard | Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 1,500 | 2,000 | 1,750 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Banana · Besrai | Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 4,500 | 5,000 | 4,750 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Banana · Red Banana | Tenkasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 8,000 | 8,000 | 8,000 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Banana - Green · Banana - Green | Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 5,000 | 5,500 | 5,250 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Banana - Green · Banana - Green | Tenkasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 3,000 | 3,500 | 3,250 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Beans · Beans (Whole) | Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 9,500 | 10,000 | 9,750 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Beans · Beans (Whole) | Tenkasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 9,000 | 10,000 | 9,500 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Beetroot · Beetroot | Tenkasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Tenkasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 2,500 | 3,000 | 2,750 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Bitter gourd | Tenkasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Bottle gourd · Bottle Gourd | Tenkasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Bottle gourd · Bottle Gourd | Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 1,500 | 2,000 | 1,750 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal | Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 5,500 | 6,000 | 5,750 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal | Tenkasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 28 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Tenkasi's shops.
News near Tenkasi
Press releases from the government and the district administration, with a link to each original.
From Tenkasi district
- Liquor Sales to Remain Closed on October 30, 2026, on the Occasion of Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar’s 119th Birth Anniversary and 64th Guru Pooja Day – Press Release
District Administration, Tenkasi · 28 Oct 2026
- District Collector Presides Over Loan Assistance Camp for Entrepreneurs and Education Loan Distribution Ceremony – Press Release
District Administration, Tenkasi · 28 Oct 2026
- Interim Ban on Transportation of Ordinary Stones and Their By-products to Other States Extended for Three More Months – Press Release
District Administration, Tenkasi · 28 Oct 2026
- Public Awareness on Fake Social Media Profile – Press Release
District Administration, Tenkasi · 28 Oct 2026
All official news · Summaries are ours; the original release is the record.
Government jobs near Tenkasi
Recruitment notices from official commissions. Dates and numbers are taken from the notice itself.
No verified government job notices for Tenkasi right now. We check official commission notices every night.
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Essential services & places near Tenkasi
- Banks, ATMs & post offices (407)
- Hospitals & clinics (233)
- Schools & anganwadis (31)
- Colleges & universities (4)
- Police & fire stations (5)
- Revenue & panchayat offices (3)
- Government offices (6)
- Temples (42)
- Churches (12)
- Mosques (16)
- Other places of worship (4)
- Transport (62)
- Agriculture services (2)
- Community places (4)
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People often ask about Tenkasi district
Which state is Tenkasi district in?
Tenkasi district is in Tamil Nadu.
How many talukas and villages are there in Tenkasi district?
Tenkasi district has 8 talukas and 277 revenue villages in the Local Government Directory (LGD).
What is the rural population of Tenkasi district?
The villages of Tenkasi district had a combined population of 8,48,883 at the 2011 Census (rural areas only; towns are not included).
What is the LGD code of Tenkasi district?
The Local Government Directory code of Tenkasi district is 733.
Answers are built from the Local Government Directory, Census 2011 village records and the Election Commission's seat lists.