Soodamani village, Aravakurichi taluk | Pincode 639201

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LGD code: 635518
Pincode: 639201
Post office: Aravakurichi
Population: 1,854
Households: 577
Literacy rate: 65.2%
Sex ratio: 1031 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,076
Distance to district centre: 40 km
Distance to mandal centre: 16 km
Distance to Chennai: 358 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 237 km
Nearest railway station: Noyal · 23 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Chinadarapuram · 5 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Soodamani compares

By population, Soodamani ranks #23 of 38 villages in Aravakurichi mandal.

Literacy rate

65.2%

+0.6% vs mandal average

Soodamani: 65.2%
Aravakurichi mandal: 64.6%
Karur district: 68.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,031

+6 vs mandal average

Soodamani: 1,031
Aravakurichi mandal: 1,025

Household size

people per home

3.2

−0.1 vs mandal average

Soodamani: 3.2
Aravakurichi mandal: 3.3

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

Soodamani at a glance

Soodamani is a village of 1,854 people in 577 households (Census 2011) in Aravakurichi taluk, Karur district, Tamil Nadu, the 23rd-largest of 38 villages in Aravakurichi taluk. Literacy is 65%, about the same as the taluk average of 65% and the sex ratio is 1,031 women per 1,000 men. It lies 40 km from the Karur district centre, 44 km from Kodangipatti, the nearest town, 23 km from Noyal railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 639201, served by Aravakurichi post office; the LGD village code is 635518. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Chinadarapuram, 5 km away. The village votes in Aravakurichi assembly constituency, represented by MLA Elango R. The population is estimated at 2,186 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Soodamani · this village	1,854	65%	—
Elavanur · Aravakurichi	1,336	63%	2.1 km SE
Elavanur · Mannargudi	1,133	77%	2.1 km SE
Thokkupatti · Aravakurichi	1,691	62%	3.6 km SW
Kadaiyur · Kangeyam	3,520	60%	6 km NE
Ariyur · Aravakurichi	1,378	64%	6 km NE
Velampoondi · Dharapuram	2,539	65%	6 km SW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Soodamani

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): 18
Power hours (winter): 12
Primary school: 5
Middle school: 0
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: Yes
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: ARAVAKURICHI
Distance to nearest town (km): 15
Distance to district HQ (km): 36
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 15
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Soodamani
Total area (ha): 1,007.09
Irrigated area (ha): 84.1
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Soodamani

LGD code: 635518
Pincode: 639201
Post office: Aravakurichi
Population (Census 2011): 1,854
Population (projected 2026): 2,186
Households: 577
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1031
Literacy rate: 65.2%
Coordinates: 10.85957°N, 77.89363°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Karur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Aravakurichi
Member of Parliament: Jothimani
Member of Legislative Assembly: Elango R
Block / Mandal: Aravakurichi

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 Karur district level

Then & Now

Soodamani — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,854

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,186

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

577

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

680

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: 1,854Census 2011
Households: 577Census 2011
Literacy rate: 65.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1031 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,1862026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 6802026 projection
Active job cards: 1,29,669MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 98,317MGNREGA · 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: 839NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 80.5%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.7%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 63.6%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 65.0%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 · Karur district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 6,35,748PMAY-G · 6,35,748 of 9,57,825 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Karur district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,23,089Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Karur 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Notable places in Soodamani

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

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Transport

Bus stop · highway
Ellaimedu
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Bus stop · highway
Punchaikalaikurichi
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Bus stop · highway
Agilandapuram
📍 1.8 km awayOSM
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Bus stop · highway
Oothupatti
📍 2.0 km awayOSM
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Bus stop · highway
Akilandapuram
📍 2.1 km awayOSM
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Bus stop · highway
Salaipudur
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Getting there

How to reach Soodamani

Mandal centre

Aravakurichi · ≈ 16 km

≈ 32 min by car · 38 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Karur · ≈ 40 km

≈ 1 h 21 min by car · 1 h 36 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 11,600 people

Kodangipatti · ≈ 44 km

≈ 1 h 30 min by car · 1 h 47 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Chennai358 kmcapital
Bengaluru237 km
Hyderabad728 km
Mumbai1060 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationNoyal23 km
Bus stopEllaimedu1 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Chinadarapuram5 km
ATM / bankLVB5 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum20 km
Collegekarur polytechnic college20 km
Police stationErode district check post22 km

Nearest to the village

Bus stop: Ellaimedu1.2 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Soodamani

1 Temple mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕Ayyappan TempleTemple5.0 km ↗

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Lead story

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.

Resident

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 Soodamani

What is the pincode of Soodamani?

The pincode of Soodamani, Aravakurichi taluk, Karur district, Tamil Nadu is 639201. The post office is Aravakurichi.

Which post office delivers to Soodamani?

Mail for Soodamani is delivered through Aravakurichi post office, pincode 639201, in Aravakurichi taluk, Karur district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Soodamani located?

Soodamani is a village in Aravakurichi taluk of Karur district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the population of Soodamani as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Soodamani village has a population of 1,854 across 577 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Soodamani in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Soodamani in?

Soodamani falls under the Aravakurichi assembly constituency (AC #134) of Tamil Nadu.

What is the literacy rate in Soodamani?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Soodamani village is 65.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Soodamani?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Soodamani village is 1031 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Soodamani?

12 schemes currently match residents of Soodamani, 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 Soodamani from Karur district centre?

Soodamani is approximately 40 km (straight-line) from the centre of Karur district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Soodamani?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Soodamani village is 635518.

Which is the nearest town to Soodamani?

Kodangipatti (population 11,600, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 44 km from Soodamani in a straight line.

How big is Soodamani compared to other villages in Aravakurichi taluk?

Soodamani ranks 23 of 38 villages in Aravakurichi taluk by Census 2011 population (1,854 residents).

How far is Soodamani from Chennai?

Soodamani is about 358 km from Chennai in a straight line (the state capital of Tamil Nadu); by road expect roughly 465 km.

How far is Soodamani from Bengaluru?

Soodamani is about 237 km from Bengaluru in a straight line; by road expect roughly 308 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Soodamani?

Noyal is the nearest railway station to Soodamani, about 23 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 29 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Soodamani?

Ellaimedu is the nearest bus stop to Soodamani, about 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 2 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Soodamani?

Government Hospital, Chinadarapuram is the nearest hospital or health centre to Soodamani, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Soodamani?

LVB is the nearest ATM or bank to Soodamani, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Soodamani?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Soodamani, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 26 km.

Who is the MLA of Soodamani?

Soodamani falls under Aravakurichi assembly constituency (AC 134). The sitting MLA is Elango R (DMK).

Who is the MP for Soodamani?

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

What is the population of Soodamani in 2026?

Soodamani is estimated at 2,186 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,854 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Soodamani 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; Soodamani in Karur 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)