Peddur village, Pappireddipatti taluk | Pincode 635305

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LGD code: 643477
Pincode: 635305
Post office: Morappur
Population: 897
Households: 210
Literacy rate: 52.2%
Sex ratio: 976 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 530
Distance to district centre: 116 km
Distance to mandal centre: 125 km
Distance to Chennai: 187 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 107 km
Nearest railway station: Vinnamangalam · 15 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Venkatasamuthiram Government Hospital · 13 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Peddur compares

By population, Peddur ranks #64 of 101 villages in Pappireddipatti mandal.

Literacy rate

52.2%

−10.4% vs mandal average

Peddur: 52.2%
Pappireddipatti mandal: 62.6%
Dharmapuri district: 60.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

976

+11 vs mandal average

Peddur: 976
Pappireddipatti mandal: 965

Household size

people per home

4.3

+0.4 vs mandal average

Peddur: 4.3
Pappireddipatti mandal: 3.9

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

Peddur at a glance

Peddur is a village of 897 people in 210 households (Census 2011) in Pappireddipatti taluk, Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu, the 64th-largest of 101 villages in Pappireddipatti taluk. Literacy is 52%, 10 points below the taluk average of 63% and the sex ratio is 976 women per 1,000 men. It lies 116 km from the Dharmapuri district centre, 23 km from Venkatagirikota, the nearest town, 15 km from Vinnamangalam railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 635305, served by Morappur post office; the LGD village code is 643477. The nearest hospital or health centre is Venkatasamuthiram Government Hospital, 13 km away. The village votes in Yercaud assembly constituency, represented by MLA P.Usharani. The population is estimated at 4,626 in 2026, up 416% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Peddur · this village	897	52%	—
Peddur · Vaniyambadi	4,357	—	0 km N
Peddur · Chelur	500	45%	0 km N
Peddur · Ramakuppam	4,357	45%	0.1 km NW
Veeranamala · Ramakuppam	5,181	40%	5 km SW
Velathigamanibenta · Vaniyambadi	1,287	36%	5.7 km S
Singasamudram · Ramakuppam	2,378	44%	7.2 km W

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Peddur

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 20
Power hours (winter): 18
Primary school: 0
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: Yes
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: HARUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 8
Distance to district HQ (km): 34
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 27
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Gopichettipalayam
Total area (ha): 98.73
Irrigated area (ha): 16.34
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Peddur

LGD code: 643477
Pincode: 635305
Post office: Morappur
Population (Census 2011): 897
Population (projected 2026): 4,626
Households: 210
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 976
Literacy rate: 52.2%
Coordinates: 12.80660°N, 78.56730°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Kallakurichi
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Yercaud
Member of Parliament: Malaiyarasan D
Member of Legislative Assembly: P.Usharani
Block / Mandal: Pappireddipatti

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 Dharmapuri district level

Then & Now

Peddur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

897

Census 2011 baseline

+415.7%

Population · 2026

4,626

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

210

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

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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: 897Census 2011
Households: 210Census 2011
Literacy rate: 52.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 976 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4,6262026 proj. · +415.7% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 2,44,670MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 2,04,179MGNREGA · 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: 1,052NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 80.6%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.4%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 72.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 42.5%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 · Dharmapuri district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 6,35,748PMAY-G · 6,35,748 of 9,57,825 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Dharmapuri district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,23,089Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Dharmapuri 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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Getting there

How to reach Peddur

Mandal centre

Pappireddipatti · ≈ 125 km

≈ 4 h 17 min by car · 5 h 5 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Dharmapuri · ≈ 116 km

≈ 3 h 59 min by car · 4 h 43 min by bike

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Nearest town · 12,803 people

Venkatagirikota · ≈ 23 km

≈ 48 min by car · 57 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Chennai187 kmcapital
Bengaluru107 km
Hyderabad509 km
Mumbai925 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationVinnamangalam15 km
Bus stopDevarajapuram Bus Stop5 km
Hospital / PHCVenkatasamuthiram Government Hospital13 km
ATM / bankIndian Bank periyan kuppam15 km
Petrol pumpHP14 km
CollegeKRP polytechnic16 km
Police stationPolice Station25 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 Dharmapuri & 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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People often ask about Peddur

What is the pincode of Peddur?

The pincode of Peddur, Pappireddipatti taluk, Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu is 635305. The post office is Morappur.

Which post office delivers to Peddur?

Mail for Peddur is delivered through Morappur post office, pincode 635305, in Pappireddipatti taluk, Dharmapuri district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Peddur located?

Peddur is a village in Pappireddipatti taluk of Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the population of Peddur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Peddur village has a population of 897 across 210 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Peddur in?

Peddur falls under the Kallakurichi Lok Sabha constituency (PC #14) of Tamil Nadu.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Peddur in?

Peddur falls under the Yercaud assembly constituency (AC #83) of Tamil Nadu.

What is the literacy rate in Peddur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Peddur village is 52.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Peddur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Peddur village is 976 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Peddur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Peddur, 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 Peddur from Dharmapuri district centre?

Peddur is approximately 116 km (straight-line) from the centre of Dharmapuri district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Peddur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Peddur village is 643477.

Which is the nearest town to Peddur?

Venkatagirikota (population 12,803, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 23 km from Peddur in a straight line.

How big is Peddur compared to other villages in Pappireddipatti taluk?

Peddur ranks 64 of 101 villages in Pappireddipatti taluk by Census 2011 population (897 residents).

How far is Peddur from Chennai?

Peddur is about 187 km from Chennai in a straight line (the state capital of Tamil Nadu); by road expect roughly 243 km.

How far is Peddur from Bengaluru?

Peddur is about 107 km from Bengaluru in a straight line; by road expect roughly 139 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Peddur?

Vinnamangalam is the nearest railway station to Peddur, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Peddur?

Devarajapuram Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Peddur, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Peddur?

Venkatasamuthiram Government Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Peddur, about 13 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 17 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Peddur?

Indian Bank periyan kuppam is the nearest ATM or bank to Peddur, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 20 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Peddur?

HP is the nearest petrol pump to Peddur, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 18 km.

Who is the MLA of Peddur?

Peddur falls under Yercaud assembly constituency (AC 83). The sitting MLA is P.Usharani (AIADMK).

Who is the MP for Peddur?

Peddur is in Kallakurichi Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Malaiyarasan D (DMK).

What is the population of Peddur in 2026?

Peddur is estimated at 4,626 people in 2026, up about 416% from 897 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Peddur 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; Peddur in Dharmapuri 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 2026-05-07
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-18
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)