Chandrapuram village, Pollachi taluk | Pincode 642123

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LGD code: 644507
Pincode: 642123
Post office: Samathur
Population: 1,771
Households: 533
Literacy rate: 66%
Sex ratio: 979 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,034
Distance to district centre: 35 km
Distance to mandal centre: 73 km
Distance to Chennai: 449 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 252 km
Nearest railway station: Walayar · 2 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: ESI MEDICAL · <1 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Chandrapuram compares

By population, Chandrapuram ranks #33 of 57 villages in Pollachi mandal.

Literacy rate

66.0%

−0.2% vs mandal average

Chandrapuram: 66.0%
Pollachi mandal: 66.2%
Coimbatore district: 76.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

979

−35 vs mandal average

Chandrapuram: 979
Pollachi mandal: 1,014

Household size

people per home

3.3

−0.1 vs mandal average

Chandrapuram: 3.3
Pollachi mandal: 3.4

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

Chandrapuram at a glance

Chandrapuram is a village of 1,771 people in 533 households (Census 2011) in Pollachi taluk, Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu, the 33rd-largest of 57 villages in Pollachi taluk. Literacy is 66%, about the same as the taluk average of 66% and the sex ratio is 979 women per 1,000 men. It lies 35 km from the Coimbatore district centre, 4 km from Pudussery East, the nearest town, 2 km from Walayar railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 642123, served by Samathur post office; the LGD village code is 644507. The nearest hospital or health centre is ESI MEDICAL, <1 km away. The village votes in Dharapuram assembly constituency, represented by MLA Sathyabama.P. The population is estimated at 2,088 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Chandrapuram · this village	1,771	66%	—
Chandrapuram · Natrampalli	7,977	68%	0 km N
Chandrapuram · Gobichettipalayam	1,597	59%	0 km N
Chandrapuram · Harur	1,243	53%	0 km N
Pudussery East · Palakkad	14,416	74%	3.6 km W
Pichanur · Madukkari	6,261	69%	4.5 km E
Pichanur · Gudiyatham	—	—	4.5 km E

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Chandrapuram

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 22
Power hours (winter): 24
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
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: Yes
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: NEGAMAM
Distance to nearest town (km): 3
Distance to district HQ (km): 45
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 19
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Chandrapuram
Total area (ha): 471.76
Irrigated area (ha): 343.85
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Chandrapuram

LGD code: 644507
Pincode: 642123
Post office: Samathur
Population (Census 2011): 1,771
Population (projected 2026): 2,088
Households: 533
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 979
Literacy rate: 66.0%
Coordinates: 10.83003°N, 76.84013°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Erode
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dharapuram
Member of Parliament: K. E. Prakash
Member of Legislative Assembly: Sathyabama.P
Block / Mandal: Pollachi

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 Coimbatore district level

Then & Now

Chandrapuram — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,771

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,088

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

533

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

628

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: 1,771Census 2011
Households: 533Census 2011
Literacy rate: 66.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 979 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,0882026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 6282026 projection
Active job cards: 84,888MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 51,670MGNREGA · 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: 952NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 90.6%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.4%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 78.5%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 48.9%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 · Coimbatore district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 6,35,748PMAY-G · 6,35,748 of 9,57,825 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Coimbatore district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,23,089Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Coimbatore 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.

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Notable places near Chandrapuram · Pollachi mandal area

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Bus stop· 7
Fuel· 1
Restaurant· 1

Commerce

Fuel
HP
📍 75.7 km awayOSM
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Restaurant
Nallammal Gramiya Virundu
📍 76.5 km awayOSM
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Transport

Bus stop · bus_station
Kokkampalayam
📍 62.6 km awayOSM
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Bus stop · highway
Kangiyampalayam
📍 66.9 km awayOSM
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Bus stop · highway
Kalli valasu
📍 68.0 km awayOSM
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Bus stop · highway
Sellampalayam
📍 68.6 km awayOSM
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Bus stop · highway
Geeva Colony
📍 74.2 km awayOSM
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Bus stop · highway
Kondarasampalayam
📍 74.6 km awayOSM
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Bus stop · highway
Thanneer Panthal valasu
📍 75.0 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Chandrapuram

Mandal centre

Pollachi · ≈ 73 km

≈ 2 h 30 min by car · 2 h 58 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Coimbatore · ≈ 35 km

≈ 1 h 11 min by car · 1 h 24 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 14,416 people

Pudussery East · ≈ 3.6 km

≈ 7 min by car · 9 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Chennai449 kmcapital
Bengaluru252 km
Hyderabad750 km
Mumbai1011 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationWalayar2 km
Bus stopWalayar<1 km
Hospital / PHCESI MEDICAL<1 km
ATM / bankCUB ATM4 km
Petrol pumpIndianoil3 km
CollegeSAN International College of Arts and Science.3 km
Police stationPolice Check Post8 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Chandrapuram

8 Temples mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕Vinayagar templeTemple1.2 km ↗
🛕Mariamman Temple, KuyiyankadTemple1.2 km ↗
🛕Vinayakan TempleTemple1.2 km ↗
🛕Mariamman TempleTemple1.5 km ↗
🛕Sivasakthi Vinayakan TempleTemple2.1 km ↗
🛕Parameshwari templeTemple2.3 km ↗
🛕Karupparayan TempleTemple2.5 km ↗
🛕Mathuraveeran TempleTemple2.5 km ↗

Education · within 5 km

Schools & colleges near Chandrapuram

6 mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors, nearest first. Government school lists (UDISE) will replace this when loaded.

🏫mizpah english medium schoolSchool2.4 km ↗
🎓SAN International College of Arts and Science.College3.3 km ↗
🎓Government Higher Secondary SchoolHigh school3.7 km ↗
🎓JCT Polytechnic collegeCollege4.1 km ↗
🎓JCT College of Engineering and TechnologyCollege4.2 km ↗
🎓AJK College of NursingCollege4.4 km ↗

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Quick answers

People often ask about Chandrapuram

What is the pincode of Chandrapuram?

The pincode of Chandrapuram, Pollachi taluk, Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu is 642123. The post office is Samathur.

Which post office delivers to Chandrapuram?

Mail for Chandrapuram is delivered through Samathur post office, pincode 642123, in Pollachi taluk, Coimbatore district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Chandrapuram located?

Chandrapuram is a village in Pollachi taluk of Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the population of Chandrapuram as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Chandrapuram village has a population of 1,771 across 533 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chandrapuram in?

Chandrapuram falls under the Erode Lok Sabha constituency (PC #17) of Tamil Nadu.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chandrapuram in?

Chandrapuram falls under the Dharapuram assembly constituency (AC #101) of Tamil Nadu.

What is the literacy rate in Chandrapuram?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Chandrapuram village is 66.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Chandrapuram?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Chandrapuram village is 979 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chandrapuram?

12 schemes currently match residents of Chandrapuram, 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 Chandrapuram from Coimbatore district centre?

Chandrapuram is approximately 35 km (straight-line) from the centre of Coimbatore district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Chandrapuram?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Chandrapuram village is 644507.

Which is the nearest town to Chandrapuram?

Pudussery East (population 14,416, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 4 km from Chandrapuram in a straight line.

How big is Chandrapuram compared to other villages in Pollachi taluk?

Chandrapuram ranks 33 of 57 villages in Pollachi taluk by Census 2011 population (1,771 residents).

How far is Chandrapuram from Chennai?

Chandrapuram is about 449 km from Chennai in a straight line (the state capital of Tamil Nadu); by road expect roughly 584 km.

How far is Chandrapuram from Bengaluru?

Chandrapuram is about 252 km from Bengaluru in a straight line; by road expect roughly 327 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Chandrapuram?

Walayar is the nearest railway station to Chandrapuram, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 2 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Chandrapuram?

Walayar is the nearest bus stop to Chandrapuram, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Chandrapuram?

ESI MEDICAL is the nearest hospital or health centre to Chandrapuram, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Chandrapuram?

CUB ATM is the nearest ATM or bank to Chandrapuram, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Chandrapuram?

Indianoil is the nearest petrol pump to Chandrapuram, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Who is the MLA of Chandrapuram?

Chandrapuram falls under Dharapuram assembly constituency (AC 101). The sitting MLA is Sathyabama.P (AIADMK).

Who is the MP for Chandrapuram?

Chandrapuram is in Erode Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is K. E. Prakash (DMK).

Which schools and colleges are near Chandrapuram?

Within 5 km of Chandrapuram: mizpah english medium school (2.4 km), SAN International College of Arts and Science. (3.3 km), Government Higher Secondary School (3.7 km), JCT Polytechnic college (4.1 km) and 2 more, as mapped by OpenStreetMap.

What is the population of Chandrapuram in 2026?

Chandrapuram is estimated at 2,088 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,771 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Chandrapuram 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; Chandrapuram in Coimbatore 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, 2026-09-20
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)