Adalur village, Dindigulwest taluk | Pincode 624212

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LGD code: 635366
Pincode: 624212
Post office: Perumbarai
Population: 1,476
Households: 479
Literacy rate: 63.8%
Sex ratio: 1011 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,051
Distance to district centre: 43 km
Distance to mandal centre: 131 km
Distance to Chennai: 410 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 291 km
Nearest railway station: Oddanchatram · 14 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Thandikudi District Hospital · 11 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Adalur compares

By population, Adalur ranks #19 of 22 villages in Dindigulwest mandal.

Literacy rate

63.8%

−1.3% vs mandal average

Adalur: 63.8%
Dindigulwest mandal: 65.1%
Dindigul district: 68.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,011

+18 vs mandal average

Adalur: 1,011
Dindigulwest mandal: 993

Household size

people per home

3.1

−0.7 vs mandal average

Adalur: 3.1
Dindigulwest mandal: 3.8

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

Adalur at a glance

Adalur is a village of 1,476 people in 479 households (Census 2011) in Dindigulwest taluk, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu, the 19th-largest of 22 villages in Dindigulwest taluk. Literacy is 64%, 1 points below the taluk average of 65% and the sex ratio is 1,011 women per 1,000 men. It lies 43 km from the Dindigul district centre, 21 km from Batlagundu, the nearest town, 14 km from Oddanchatram railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 624212, served by Perumbarai post office; the LGD village code is 635366. The nearest hospital or health centre is Thandikudi District Hospital, 11 km away. The village votes in Gandarvakottai assembly constituency, represented by MLA N. Subramanian. The population is estimated at 1,740 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Adalur · this village	1,476	64%	—
Kilakkuchettipatti · Kodaikanal	3,095	60%	2 km SW
Pachalur · Kodaikanal	2,367	56%	7.6 km W
Sriramapuram · Vedasandur	5,649	65%	11.7 km NE
Pannaikadu · Kodaikanal	—	—	14.1 km SW
Oddanchatram · Oddanchatram	—	—	14.7 km N
Sedapatti · Peraiyur	1,308	62%	15.3 km SE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Adalur

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 20
Power hours (winter): 24
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 1
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 1
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: Yes
Commercial bank: Yes
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: KANNIVADI
Distance to nearest town (km): 30
Distance to district HQ (km): 47
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 47
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Adalur
Total area (ha): 1,439.68
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Adalur

LGD code: 635366
Pincode: 624212
Post office: Perumbarai
Population (Census 2011): 1,476
Population (projected 2026): 1,740
Households: 479
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1011
Literacy rate: 63.8%
Coordinates: 10.35582°N, 77.73575°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Tiruchirappalli
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Gandarvakottai
Member of Parliament: Durai Vaiyapuri
Member of Legislative Assembly: N. Subramanian
Block / Mandal: Dindigulwest

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 Dindigul district level

Then & Now

Adalur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,476

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,740

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

479

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

565

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: 1,476Census 2011
Households: 479Census 2011
Literacy rate: 63.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1011 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,7402026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 5652026 projection
Active job cards: 2,90,849MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 2,11,323MGNREGA · 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: 816NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 81.0%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.8%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 61.0%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 96.4%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 42.6%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 · Dindigul district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 6,35,748PMAY-G · 6,35,748 of 9,57,825 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Dindigul district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,23,089Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Dindigul 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 Adalur

Mandal centre

Dindigulwest · ≈ 131 km

≈ 4 h 30 min by car · 5 h 20 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Dindigul · ≈ 43 km

≈ 1 h 29 min by car · 1 h 45 min by bike

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Nearest town · 11,768 people

Batlagundu · ≈ 21 km

≈ 44 min by car · 52 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Chennai410 kmcapital
Bengaluru291 km
Hyderabad786 km
Mumbai1101 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationOddanchatram14 km
Bus stopOoralpatty14 km
Hospital / PHCThandikudi District Hospital11 km
ATM / bankIndian Overseas Bank14 km
Petrol pumpHP14 km
CollegeSakthi College Of Arts And Science15 km
Police stationPolice station11 km

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TN govt says Rs 247 crore crop loan waived; farmers say no big deal
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What is the pincode of Adalur?

The pincode of Adalur, Dindigulwest taluk, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu is 624212. The post office is Perumbarai.

Which post office delivers to Adalur?

Mail for Adalur is delivered through Perumbarai post office, pincode 624212, in Dindigulwest taluk, Dindigul district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Adalur located?

Adalur is a village in Dindigulwest taluk of Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the population of Adalur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Adalur village has a population of 1,476 across 479 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Adalur in?

Adalur falls under the Tiruchirappalli Lok Sabha constituency (PC #24) of Tamil Nadu.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Adalur in?

Adalur falls under the Gandarvakottai assembly constituency (AC #178) of Tamil Nadu.

What is the literacy rate in Adalur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Adalur village is 63.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Adalur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Adalur village is 1011 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Adalur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Adalur, 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 Adalur from Dindigul district centre?

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

What is the LGD code of Adalur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Adalur village is 635366.

Which is the nearest town to Adalur?

Batlagundu (population 11,768, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 21 km from Adalur in a straight line.

How big is Adalur compared to other villages in Dindigulwest taluk?

Adalur ranks 19 of 22 villages in Dindigulwest taluk by Census 2011 population (1,476 residents).

How far is Adalur from Chennai?

Adalur is about 410 km from Chennai in a straight line (the state capital of Tamil Nadu); by road expect roughly 533 km.

How far is Adalur from Bengaluru?

Adalur is about 291 km from Bengaluru in a straight line; by road expect roughly 379 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Adalur?

Oddanchatram is the nearest railway station to Adalur, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Adalur?

Ooralpatty is the nearest bus stop to Adalur, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 18 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Adalur?

Thandikudi District Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Adalur, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Adalur?

Indian Overseas Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Adalur, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 18 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Adalur?

HP is the nearest petrol pump to Adalur, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Who is the MLA of Adalur?

Adalur falls under Gandarvakottai assembly constituency (AC 178). The sitting MLA is N. Subramanian (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam).

Who is the MP for Adalur?

Adalur is in Tiruchirappalli Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Durai Vaiyapuri (MDMK).

What is the population of Adalur in 2026?

Adalur is estimated at 1,740 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,476 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Adalur 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; Adalur in Dindigul 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, 2026-09-20
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)