Devangudi village, Chidambaram taluk | Pincode 608201

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LGD code: 636857
Pincode: 608201
Post office: Orathur
Population: 882
Households: 233
Literacy rate: 68%
Sex ratio: 1000 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 413
Distance to district centre: 43 km
Distance to mandal centre: 34 km
Distance to Chennai: 268 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 284 km
Nearest railway station: Ayyampet · 6 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: M.N.Clinic · 4 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Devangudi compares

By population, Devangudi ranks #75 of 109 villages in Chidambaram mandal.

Literacy rate

68.0%

−4.5% vs mandal average

Devangudi: 68.0%
Chidambaram mandal: 72.5%
Cuddalore district: 69.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,000

+4 vs mandal average

Devangudi: 1,000
Chidambaram mandal: 996

Household size

people per home

3.8

−0.2 vs mandal average

Devangudi: 3.8
Chidambaram mandal: 4.0

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

Devangudi at a glance

Devangudi is a village of 882 people in 233 households (Census 2011) in Chidambaram taluk, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, the 75th-largest of 109 villages in Chidambaram taluk. Literacy is 68%, 5 points below the taluk average of 73% and the sex ratio is 1,000 women per 1,000 men. It lies 43 km from the Cuddalore district centre, 16 km from Melavelithottam, the nearest town, 6 km from Ayyampet railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 608201, served by Orathur post office; the LGD village code is 636857. The nearest hospital or health centre is M.N.Clinic, 4 km away. The village votes in Kunnam assembly constituency, represented by MLA Sivasankar. S.S. The population is estimated at 1,040 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Devangudi · this village	882	68%	—
Devangudi · Srimushnam	2,008	65%	0.1 km E
Madam · Tiruttani	—	—	2.7 km W
Madam · Kallakkurichi	1,476	58%	2.7 km W
Karai · Devakottai	576	74%	2.7 km W
Elakurichi · Ariyalur	6,008	67%	3.5 km N
Eachankudi · Papanasam	2,948	74%	3.8 km SW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Devangudi

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 24
Power hours (winter): 24
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
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: CHIDAMBARAM
Distance to nearest town (km): 10
Distance to district HQ (km): 50
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 10
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Devangudi
Total area (ha): 234.17
Irrigated area (ha): 201.36
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Devangudi

LGD code: 636857
Pincode: 608201
Post office: Orathur
Population (Census 2011): 882
Population (projected 2026): 1,040
Households: 233
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1000
Literacy rate: 68.0%
Coordinates: 10.92887°N, 79.16680°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Chidambaram
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Kunnam
Member of Parliament: Thol. Thirumavalavan
Member of Legislative Assembly: Sivasankar. S.S
Block / Mandal: Chidambaram

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 Cuddalore district level

Then & Now

Devangudi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

882

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,040

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

233

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

275

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: 882Census 2011
Households: 233Census 2011
Literacy rate: 68.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1000 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,0402026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2752026 projection
Active job cards: 4,25,737MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 3,83,337MGNREGA · 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: 819NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 80.5%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 61.3%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 58.6%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 · Cuddalore district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 6,35,748PMAY-G · 6,35,748 of 9,57,825 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Cuddalore district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,23,089Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Cuddalore 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Devangudi

Mandal centre

Chidambaram · ≈ 34 km

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

Directions

District centre

Cuddalore · ≈ 43 km

≈ 1 h 28 min by car · 1 h 44 min by bike

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Nearest town · 11,211 people

Melavelithottam · ≈ 16 km

≈ 34 min by car · 40 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Chennai268 kmcapital
Bengaluru284 km
Hyderabad722 km
Mumbai1130 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationAyyampet6 km
Bus stopAyyampet Bus stop4 km
Hospital / PHCM.N.Clinic4 km
ATM / bankCanara Bank4 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum5 km
CollegeMannai Narayanasamy Nursing COllege6 km
Police stationAyyampettai Police Station5 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Devangudi

7 Temples, 1 Church mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕MahaGanapathi TempleTemple2.0 km ↗
🛕Dayanidheeswarar TempleTemple3.4 km ↗
🛕Adaikkala Madha Shrine, ElakurichiTemple3.6 km ↗
🛕Anjaneyar TempleTemple4.2 km ↗
🛕Vinayagar TempleTemple4.3 km ↗
🛕Shivan TempleTemple4.4 km ↗
🛕Sapta Mangai ThalasTemple4.4 km ↗
⛪St. Antony's ChurchChurch4.5 km ↗

Education · within 5 km

Schools & colleges near Devangudi

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

🏫Star Lions Matriculation Hr Sec SchoolSchool4.1 km ↗
🏫Government SchoolSchool4.4 km ↗
🏫St. Gabriel's ConventSchool4.4 km ↗
🏫Government Elementary SchoolSchool4.8 km ↗

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Lead story

September 2026

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TN govt says Rs 247 crore crop loan waived; farmers say no big deal

Reported by The New Indian Express.

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Sep

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No matter the name, it must begin with this letter! A unique tradition in Tamil Nadu village

Reported by CNBC TV18.

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Sep

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Three ministers hold talks, but TN farmers continue stir for crop loan waiver

Reported by The New Indian Express.

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News from Cuddalore & Tamil Nadu

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TN govt says Rs 247 crore crop loan waived; farmers say no big deal
The New Indian Expressyesterday
No matter the name, it must begin with this letter! A unique tradition in Tamil Nadu village
CNBC TV18yesterday
Three ministers hold talks, but TN farmers continue stir for crop loan waiver
The New Indian Express3 days ago
Tamil Nadu: 40 farmers' associations continue protest as talks with ministers fail
dtnext.in3 days ago
Tamil Nadu: Ayan Reddiapatti village gets direct bus connectivity after 79 years of independence
mid-day.com4 days ago
Tamil Nadu Minister Vanni Arasu’s native village gets bus service for first time since Independence
The Indian Express4 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Devangudi

What is the pincode of Devangudi?

The pincode of Devangudi, Chidambaram taluk, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu is 608201. The post office is Orathur.

Which post office delivers to Devangudi?

Mail for Devangudi is delivered through Orathur post office, pincode 608201, in Chidambaram taluk, Cuddalore district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Devangudi located?

Devangudi is a village in Chidambaram taluk of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the population of Devangudi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Devangudi village has a population of 882 across 233 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Devangudi in?

Devangudi falls under the Chidambaram Lok Sabha constituency (PC #27) of Tamil Nadu.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Devangudi in?

Devangudi falls under the Kunnam assembly constituency (AC #148) of Tamil Nadu.

What is the literacy rate in Devangudi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Devangudi village is 68.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Devangudi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Devangudi village is 1000 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Devangudi?

12 schemes currently match residents of Devangudi, 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 Devangudi from Cuddalore district centre?

Devangudi is approximately 43 km (straight-line) from the centre of Cuddalore district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Devangudi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Devangudi village is 636857.

Which is the nearest town to Devangudi?

Melavelithottam (population 11,211, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 16 km from Devangudi in a straight line.

How big is Devangudi compared to other villages in Chidambaram taluk?

Devangudi ranks 75 of 109 villages in Chidambaram taluk by Census 2011 population (882 residents).

How far is Devangudi from Chennai?

Devangudi is about 268 km from Chennai in a straight line (the state capital of Tamil Nadu); by road expect roughly 348 km.

How far is Devangudi from Bengaluru?

Devangudi is about 284 km from Bengaluru in a straight line; by road expect roughly 370 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Devangudi?

Ayyampet is the nearest railway station to Devangudi, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Devangudi?

Ayyampet Bus stop is the nearest bus stop to Devangudi, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Devangudi?

M.N.Clinic is the nearest hospital or health centre to Devangudi, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Devangudi?

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

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Devangudi?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Devangudi, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Who is the MLA of Devangudi?

Devangudi falls under Kunnam assembly constituency (AC 148). The sitting MLA is Sivasankar. S.S (DMK).

Who is the MP for Devangudi?

Devangudi is in Chidambaram Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Thol. Thirumavalavan (VCK).

Which schools and colleges are near Devangudi?

Within 5 km of Devangudi: Star Lions Matriculation Hr Sec School (4.1 km), Government School (4.4 km), St. Gabriel's Convent (4.4 km), Government Elementary School (4.8 km), as mapped by OpenStreetMap.

What is the population of Devangudi in 2026?

Devangudi is estimated at 1,040 people in 2026, up about 18% from 882 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Devangudi 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; Devangudi in Cuddalore 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, 2026-09-18
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)