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★ District of Tamil Nadu ★

Cuddalore

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Area · — km²
Population · 26,05,914
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Cuddalore — district of Tamil Nadu

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

District at a glance

About Cuddalore

Historic port town and industrial area with temples and beaches along the Bay of Bengal coast.

District HQ
Cuddalore

Must-visit places in Cuddalore

temple

Thiruvanthyur Temple

Ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, located in the Cuddalore district.

  • beach
    Cuddalore Beach

    Coastal beach town offering views of the Bay of Bengal and historical significance as a former trading port.

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Then & Now

Cuddalore district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
17,20,725
Census 2011 baseline
+18.0%
Population · 2026
20,31,189
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
4,23,473
Census 2011 baseline
+16.7%
Households · 2026
4,94,346
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 · 930 villages

Cuddalore 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
8,68,861Census 2011
Female population
8,51,864Census 2011
Sex ratio
980 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
4,23,473Census 2011
SC population
6,09,922Census 2011
ST population
9,923Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
20,31,189+18.0%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
4,94,346RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
8,51,826Census 2011
Cultivators
1,26,716Census 2011
Agri labourers
2,93,788Census 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
Notable places across Cuddalore district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
62 of 930 villages have notable places mapped · 7%
  • Temple· 28
  • Hospital· 12
  • College· 5
  • High school· 5
  • PHC· 5
  • School· 5

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

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All 10 mandals of Cuddalore

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930 villages · 683 GPs
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Top villages in Cuddalore

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about Cuddalore

How many mandals and villages are in Cuddalore district?

Cuddalore district has 10 mandals and 930 revenue villages across 683 gram panchayats in Tamil Nadu.

Where is the headquarters of Cuddalore district?

The district headquarters of Cuddalore is —.

What is the pincode of Cuddalore district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Cuddalore fall under?

Cuddalore district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Cuddalore district?

Cuddalore district had a population of 26,05,914 per the 2011 Census, across 930 villages.

When was Cuddalore district formed?

Cuddalore district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Cuddalore district?

Major rivers in Cuddalore district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

By straight-line distance

Districts near Cuddalore

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(6 nearest)