Puthur village, Vedasandur taluk | Pincode 624710

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LGD code: 635284
Pincode: 624710
Post office: Vedasandur
Population: 5,756
Households: 1,249
Literacy rate: 44.8%
Sex ratio: 986 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 3,348

Census 2011 · in context

How Puthur compares

By population, Puthur ranks #10 of 44 villages in Vedasandur mandal.

Literacy rate

44.8%

−19.1% vs mandal average

Puthur: 44.8%
Vedasandur mandal: 63.9%
Dindigul district: 68.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

986

−10 vs mandal average

Puthur: 986
Vedasandur mandal: 996

Household size

people per home

4.6

+0.5 vs mandal average

Puthur: 4.6
Vedasandur mandal: 4.1

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

Puthur at a glance

Puthur is a village of 5,756 people in 1,249 households (Census 2011) in Vedasandur taluk, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu, the 10th-largest of 44 villages in Vedasandur taluk. Literacy is 45%, 19 points below the taluk average of 64% and the sex ratio is 986 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 624710, served by Vedasandur post office; the LGD village code is 635284. The village votes in Vedasandur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Saminathan. T. The population is estimated at 6,786 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Puthur · this village	5,756	45%	—
Sundamalai R.F. · Vedasandur	0	—	—
Thanner Karadu R.F. · Vedasandur	0	—	—
Panjanthangi (Rf) · Vedasandur	0	—	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Puthur

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): 10
Power hours (winter): 10
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 2
Secondary school: 0
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: 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: Yes
Nearest statutory town: AYYALUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 7
Distance to district HQ (km): 40
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 40
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Puthur
Total area (ha): 1,204.34
Irrigated area (ha): 199.25
Forest area (ha): 8.17

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

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Key facts — Puthur

LGD code: 635284
Pincode: 624710
Post office: Vedasandur
Population (Census 2011): 5,756
Population (projected 2026): 6,786
Households: 1,249
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 986
Literacy rate: 44.8%
Lok Sabha constituency: Karur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Vedasandur
Member of Parliament: Jothimani
Member of Legislative Assembly: Saminathan. T
Block / Mandal: Vedasandur

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

Puthur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

5,756

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

6,786

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

1,249

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

1,473

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: 5,756Census 2011
Households: 1,249Census 2011
Literacy rate: 44.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 986 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 6,7862026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1,4732026 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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September 2026

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Fish fry, curry allegedly sought as bribe; Tamil Nadu VAO suspended - INDIA - GENERAL

Reported by Kerala Kaumudi.

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Sep

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Tamil Nadu to launch Agri Business Guidance Bureau, offer subsidies to farmer groups

Reported by The New Indian Express.

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Sep

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Tamil Nadu moves SC seeking urgent Cauvery water release as Mettur stocks dwindle

Reported by Deccan Herald.

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Fish fry, curry allegedly sought as bribe; Tamil Nadu VAO suspended - INDIA - GENERAL
Kerala Kaumudiyesterday
Tamil Nadu to launch Agri Business Guidance Bureau, offer subsidies to farmer groups
The New Indian Expressyesterday
Tamil Nadu moves SC seeking urgent Cauvery water release as Mettur stocks dwindle
Deccan Heraldyesterday
TN govt says Rs 247 crore crop loan waived; farmers say no big deal
The New Indian Express2 days ago
No matter the name, it must begin with this letter! A unique tradition in Tamil Nadu village
CNBC TV183 days ago
Three ministers hold talks, but TN farmers continue stir for crop loan waiver
The New Indian Express4 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Puthur

What is the pincode of Puthur?

The pincode of Puthur, Vedasandur taluk, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu is 624710. The post office is Vedasandur.

Which post office delivers to Puthur?

Mail for Puthur is delivered through Vedasandur post office, pincode 624710, in Vedasandur taluk, Dindigul district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Puthur located?

Puthur is a village in Vedasandur taluk of Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the population of Puthur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Puthur village has a population of 5,756 across 1,249 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Puthur in?

Puthur falls under the Karur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #23) of Tamil Nadu.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Puthur in?

Puthur falls under the Vedasandur assembly constituency (AC #133) of Tamil Nadu.

What is the literacy rate in Puthur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Puthur village is 44.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Puthur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Puthur village is 986 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Puthur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Puthur, 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 Puthur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Puthur village is 635284.

How big is Puthur compared to other villages in Vedasandur taluk?

Puthur ranks 10 of 44 villages in Vedasandur taluk by Census 2011 population (5,756 residents).

Who is the MLA of Puthur?

Puthur falls under Vedasandur assembly constituency (AC 133). The sitting MLA is Saminathan. T (DMK).

Who is the MP for Puthur?

Puthur is in Karur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Jothimani (INC).

What is the population of Puthur in 2026?

Puthur is estimated at 6,786 people in 2026, up about 18% from 5,756 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Puthur 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; Puthur 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)