Poolambadi village, Veppur taluk | Pincode 606304

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LGD code: 637149
Pincode: 606304
Post office: Veppur (SA)
Population: 2,965
Households: 699
Literacy rate: 56.3%
Sex ratio: 962 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,735
Distance to district centre: 49 km
Distance to mandal centre: 81 km
Distance to Chennai: 251 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 212 km
Nearest railway station: Talaivasal · 21 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital · 2 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Poolambadi compares

By population, Poolambadi ranks #11 of 56 villages in Veppur mandal.

Literacy rate

56.3%

−4.2% vs mandal average

Poolambadi: 56.3%
Veppur mandal: 60.5%
Cuddalore district: 69.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

962

+4 vs mandal average

Poolambadi: 962
Veppur mandal: 958

Household size

people per home

4.2

+0.1 vs mandal average

Poolambadi: 4.2
Veppur mandal: 4.1

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

Poolambadi at a glance

Poolambadi is a village of 2,965 people in 699 households (Census 2011) in Veppur taluk, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, the 11th-largest of 56 villages in Veppur taluk. Literacy is 56%, 4 points below the taluk average of 61% and the sex ratio is 962 women per 1,000 men. It lies 49 km from the Cuddalore district centre, 22 km from Gundur, the nearest town, 21 km from Talaivasal railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 606304, served by Veppur (SA) post office; the LGD village code is 637149. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, 2 km away. The village votes in Thiruvaiyaru assembly constituency, represented by MLA Durai. Chandrasekaran. The population is estimated at 3,496 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Poolambadi · this village	2,965	56%	—
Arumbavur · Veppanthattai	—	—	4 km SE
Thaluthalai · Veppanthattai	2,413	65%	5.2 km SE
Udumbiam · Veppanthattai	3,925	73%	5.2 km NE
Vannanjur · Sankarapuram	1,749	56%	7.4 km E
Venganur · Veppanthattai	4,163	66%	7.4 km E
Veeraganur · Thalaivasal	—	—	7.5 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Poolambadi

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 22
Power hours (winter): 22
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: Yes
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: VIRUDHACHALAM
Distance to nearest town (km): 30
Distance to district HQ (km): 100
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 30
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Poolambadi
Total area (ha): 758.17
Irrigated area (ha): 287.4
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Poolambadi

LGD code: 637149
Pincode: 606304
Post office: Veppur (SA)
Population (Census 2011): 2,965
Population (projected 2026): 3,496
Households: 699
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 962
Literacy rate: 56.3%
Coordinates: 11.41211°N, 78.71443°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Thanjavur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Thiruvaiyaru
Member of Parliament: S. Murasoli
Member of Legislative Assembly: Durai. Chandrasekaran
Block / Mandal: Veppur

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

Poolambadi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,965

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

3,496

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

699

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

824

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: 2,965Census 2011
Households: 699Census 2011
Literacy rate: 56.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 962 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3,4962026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 8242026 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.

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Notable places in Poolambadi

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Government Hospital
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Getting there

How to reach Poolambadi

Mandal centre

Veppur · ≈ 81 km

≈ 2 h 46 min by car · 3 h 17 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Cuddalore · ≈ 49 km

≈ 1 h 40 min by car · 1 h 59 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,386 people

Gundur · ≈ 22 km

≈ 44 min by car · 53 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Chennai251 kmcapital
Bengaluru212 km
Hyderabad665 km
Mumbai1057 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationTalaivasal21 km
Bus stopSentharapatti19 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital2 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India29 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil27 km
CollegeMaruthi Polytechnic College19 km
Police stationChinnasalem Police Station30 km

Nearest to the village

Health centre: Government Hospital1.7 km

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September 2026

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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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Sep

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Tamil Nadu: Ayan Reddiapatti village gets direct bus connectivity after 79 years of independence

Reported by Mid-Day.

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Sep

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Tamil Nadu Minister Vanni Arasu’s native village gets bus service for first time since Independence

Reported by The Indian Express.

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News from Cuddalore & Tamil Nadu

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Three ministers hold talks, but TN farmers continue stir for crop loan waiver
The New Indian Expressyesterday
Tamil Nadu: Ayan Reddiapatti village gets direct bus connectivity after 79 years of independence
Mid-Day2 days ago
Tamil Nadu Minister Vanni Arasu’s native village gets bus service for first time since Independence
The Indian Express2 days ago
SWELECT Energy Systems Commissions 5 MW Solar Power Plant in Tamil Nadu for AAI Project
scanx.trade8 days ago
Tamil Nadu: Panchayat secretary suspensed for caste slur
DT Next9 days ago
Make Tamil Nadu gram sabhas role model for entire nation, Kamal Haasan writes to CM Vijay
DT Next10 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Poolambadi

What is the pincode of Poolambadi?

The pincode of Poolambadi, Veppur taluk, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu is 606304. The post office is Veppur (SA).

Which post office delivers to Poolambadi?

Mail for Poolambadi is delivered through Veppur (SA) post office, pincode 606304, in Veppur taluk, Cuddalore district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Poolambadi located?

Poolambadi is a village in Veppur taluk of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the population of Poolambadi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Poolambadi village has a population of 2,965 across 699 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Poolambadi in?

Poolambadi falls under the Thanjavur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #30) of Tamil Nadu.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Poolambadi in?

Poolambadi falls under the Thiruvaiyaru assembly constituency (AC #173) of Tamil Nadu.

What is the literacy rate in Poolambadi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Poolambadi village is 56.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Poolambadi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Poolambadi village is 962 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Poolambadi?

The nearest health facility to Poolambadi is Government Hospital (~1.7 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Poolambadi?

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

Poolambadi is approximately 49 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 Poolambadi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Poolambadi village is 637149.

Which is the nearest town to Poolambadi?

Gundur (population 10,386, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 22 km from Poolambadi in a straight line.

How big is Poolambadi compared to other villages in Veppur taluk?

Poolambadi ranks 11 of 56 villages in Veppur taluk by Census 2011 population (2,965 residents).

How far is Poolambadi from Chennai?

Poolambadi is about 251 km from Chennai in a straight line (the state capital of Tamil Nadu); by road expect roughly 327 km.

How far is Poolambadi from Bengaluru?

Poolambadi is about 212 km from Bengaluru in a straight line; by road expect roughly 275 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Poolambadi?

Talaivasal is the nearest railway station to Poolambadi, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 27 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Poolambadi?

Sentharapatti is the nearest bus stop to Poolambadi, about 19 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 25 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Poolambadi?

Government Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Poolambadi, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 2 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Poolambadi?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Poolambadi, about 29 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 37 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Poolambadi?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Poolambadi, about 27 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 36 km.

Who is the MLA of Poolambadi?

Poolambadi falls under Thiruvaiyaru assembly constituency (AC 173). The sitting MLA is Durai. Chandrasekaran (DMK).

Who is the MP for Poolambadi?

Poolambadi is in Thanjavur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is S. Murasoli (DMK).

What is the population of Poolambadi in 2026?

Poolambadi is estimated at 3,496 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,965 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Poolambadi 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; Poolambadi 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, 2026-09-16
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)