District at a glance
All 6 talukas
Largest villages in The Nilgiris district
- Cherangode1Panthalur taluka33,506
- Nelliyalam1Panthalur taluka21,836
- Erumad1Panthalur taluka15,695
- Balacola1Kundah taluka13,622
- Melur1Coonoor taluka13,244
- Nedugula1Kotagiri taluka13,071
- Nanjanad1Udhagamandalam taluka13,007
- Kagguchi1Udhagamandalam taluka10,986
- Moonanad1Panthalur taluka10,304
- Naduhatty1Kotagiri taluka10,278
Census 2011 population
Pincodes in The Nilgiris district
9 PIN codes across the villages of The Nilgiris district. Open one for its villages, post offices and bank branches.
The Nilgiris district
The Nilgiris is a district of Tamil Nadu. The Local Government Directory lists 6 talukas and 109 revenue villages here, home to a rural population of 2,99,739 (Census 2011, sum of villages).
District officials
All 6 talukas of The Nilgiris
Click any taluka to see its villages, posts, and local services.
Gram panchayats of The Nilgiris, taluka-wise →
Neighbouring districts of The Nilgiris, by distance →
Compare The Nilgiris's two largest villages, Cherangode1 and Nelliyalam1 →
Sorted alphabetically
Villages of The Nilgiris
17 of 109 villages are mapped so far, from OpenStreetMap. Tap a point to open its page.
The Nilgiris 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
- 2,99,739 Census 2011
- Male population
- 1,45,909 Census 2011
- Female population
- 1,53,830 Census 2011
- Households
- 83,021 Census 2011
- Villages counted
- 40 Census 2011
Derived from the Census counts
Ratios computed from the sums on the left; no projection or estimate.
- Sex ratio
- 1,054 females per 1,000 males
- Household size
- 3.6 persons per household
- Literacy rate
- 81.2% literates ÷ population aged 7+
Constituencies covering The Nilgiris
Based on the 92 of 109 villages we can place. Boundaries are approximate.
Mandi prices · The Nilgiris
Latest reports from markets in The Nilgiris district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 27 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amaranthus · Amaranthus | Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 5,500 | 6,000 | 5,750 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Amaranthus · Amaranthus | Gudalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 5,000 | 6,000 | 5,500 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Amaranthus · Amaranthus | Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 5,500 | 6,000 | 5,750 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Amla(Nelli Kai) · Amla | Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 10,000 | 12,000 | 11,000 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Apple · American | Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 15,000 | 18,000 | 16,500 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Ashgourd · Gouard | Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 2,000 | 2,500 | 2,250 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Ashgourd · Gouard | Gudalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 2,000 | 2,500 | 2,250 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Ashgourd · Gouard | Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 2,600 | 3,000 | 2,800 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Banana · Besrai | Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 3,500 | 5,000 | 4,250 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Banana · Red Banana | Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 8,500 | 9,000 | 8,750 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Banana · Besrai | Gudalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 4,000 | 5,000 | 4,500 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Banana - Green · Banana - Green | Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 4,500 | 5,000 | 4,750 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Banana - Green · Banana - Green | Gudalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 4,500 | 5,000 | 4,750 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Banana - Green · Banana - Green | Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 3,500 | 4,000 | 3,750 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Beans · Beans (Whole) | Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 8,000 | 9,000 | 8,500 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Beans · Beans (Whole) | Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 8,000 | 9,000 | 8,500 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Beans · Beans (Whole) | Gudalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 7,500 | 8,000 | 7,750 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Beetroot · Beetroot | Gudalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 4,500 | 5,000 | 4,750 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Beetroot · Beetroot | Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 4,500 | 5,000 | 4,750 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Beetroot · Beetroot | Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 4,500 | 5,000 | 4,750 | 27 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 The Nilgiris's shops.
News near The Nilgiris
Press releases from the government and the district administration, with a link to each original.
Elsewhere in Tamil Nadu
- Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the post of Office Assistant at the Government Industrial Training Institute, Pudukkottai.
District Administration, Pudukkottai · 28 Oct 2026
- The District Collector conducts an inspection in Kumarapalayam Taluk under “Ungalai Thedi Ungal Ooril” scheme.
District Administration, Namakkal · 27 Oct 2026
- Skill Development Training- 27.10.2026
District Administration, Ariyalur · 27 Oct 2026
- Review of Northeast Monsoon Precautionary Measures – 26.10.2026
District Administration, Perambalur · 27 Oct 2026
All official news · Summaries are ours; the original release is the record.
Government jobs near The Nilgiris
Recruitment notices from official commissions. Dates and numbers are taken from the notice itself.
No verified government job notices for The Nilgiris right now. We check official commission notices every night.
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Events in The Nilgiris → · All emergency numbers →
Essential services & places near The Nilgiris
- Banks, ATMs & post offices (331)
- Hospitals & clinics (137)
- Schools & anganwadis (67)
- Colleges & universities (18)
- Police & fire stations (11)
- Revenue & panchayat offices (5)
- Government offices (19)
- Temples (27)
- Churches (42)
- Mosques (10)
- Other places of worship (15)
- Transport (72)
- Agriculture services (6)
- Community places (36)
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People often ask about The Nilgiris district
Which state is The Nilgiris district in?
The Nilgiris district is in Tamil Nadu.
How many talukas and villages are there in The Nilgiris district?
The Nilgiris district has 6 talukas and 109 revenue villages in the Local Government Directory (LGD).
What is the rural population of The Nilgiris district?
The villages of The Nilgiris district had a combined population of 2,99,739 at the 2011 Census (rural areas only; towns are not included).
What is the LGD code of The Nilgiris district?
The Local Government Directory code of The Nilgiris district is 587.
Answers are built from the Local Government Directory, Census 2011 village records and the Election Commission's seat lists.