Vachathi village, Pappireddipatti taluk | Pincode 636903

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LGD code: 643512
Pincode: 636903
Post office: Harur
Population: 1,032
Households: 250
Literacy rate: 57.4%
Sex ratio: 996 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 565

Census 2011 · in context

How Vachathi compares

By population, Vachathi ranks #60 of 101 villages in Pappireddipatti mandal.

Literacy rate

57.4%

−5.2% vs mandal average

Vachathi: 57.4%
Pappireddipatti mandal: 62.6%
Dharmapuri district: 60.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

996

+31 vs mandal average

Vachathi: 996
Pappireddipatti mandal: 965

Household size

people per home

4.1

+0.2 vs mandal average

Vachathi: 4.1
Pappireddipatti mandal: 3.9

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

Vachathi at a glance

Vachathi is a village of 1,032 people in 250 households (Census 2011) in Pappireddipatti taluk, Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu, the 60th-largest of 101 villages in Pappireddipatti taluk. Literacy is 57%, 5 points below the taluk average of 63% and the sex ratio is 996 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 636903, served by Harur post office; the LGD village code is 643512. The village votes in Yercaud assembly constituency, represented by MLA P.Usharani. The population is estimated at 1,217 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Vachathi · this village	1,032	57%	—
Pethathampatti · Pappireddipatti	4,137	60%	—
Malagapadi · Pappireddipatti	940	63%	—
Thadampatty · Harur	—	—	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Vachathi

Treated tap water: No
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): 18
Power hours (winter): 24
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 1
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): 11
Distance to district HQ (km): 50
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 17
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Pethathampatti
Total area (ha): 651.67
Irrigated area (ha): 61.79
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Vachathi

LGD code: 643512
Pincode: 636903
Post office: Harur
Population (Census 2011): 1,032
Population (projected 2026): 1,217
Households: 250
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 996
Literacy rate: 57.4%
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

Vachathi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,032

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,217

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

250

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

295

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: 1,032Census 2011
Households: 250Census 2011
Literacy rate: 57.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 996 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,2172026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2952026 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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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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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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TN govt says Rs 247 crore crop loan waived; farmers say no big deal
The New Indian Express21h ago
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 Express2 days ago
Tamil Nadu: 40 farmers' associations continue protest as talks with ministers fail
DT Next3 days ago
Tamil Nadu: Ayan Reddiapatti village gets direct bus connectivity after 79 years of independence
Mid-Day4 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 Vachathi

What is the pincode of Vachathi?

The pincode of Vachathi, Pappireddipatti taluk, Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu is 636903. The post office is Harur.

Which post office delivers to Vachathi?

Mail for Vachathi is delivered through Harur post office, pincode 636903, in Pappireddipatti taluk, Dharmapuri district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Vachathi located?

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

What is the population of Vachathi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Vachathi village has a population of 1,032 across 250 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Vachathi in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Vachathi in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Vachathi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Vachathi village is 57.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Vachathi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Vachathi village is 996 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Vachathi?

12 schemes currently match residents of Vachathi, 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.

What is the LGD code of Vachathi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Vachathi village is 643512.

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

Vachathi ranks 60 of 101 villages in Pappireddipatti taluk by Census 2011 population (1,032 residents).

Who is the MLA of Vachathi?

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

Who is the MP for Vachathi?

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

What is the population of Vachathi in 2026?

Vachathi is estimated at 1,217 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,032 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

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