Thumbivadi village, Aravakurichi taluk | Pincode 639002

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LGD code: 635515
Pincode: 639002
Post office: Sengunthapuram
Population: 2,320
Households: 750
Literacy rate: 60%
Sex ratio: 1019 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,296
Distance to district centre: 30 km
Distance to mandal centre: 22 km
Distance to Chennai: 348 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 233 km
Nearest railway station: Karur Junction · 13 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Viswanathapuri,Government Hospital · 6 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Thumbivadi compares

By population, Thumbivadi ranks #16 of 38 villages in Aravakurichi mandal.

Literacy rate

60.0%

−4.6% vs mandal average

Thumbivadi: 60.0%
Aravakurichi mandal: 64.6%
Karur district: 68.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,019

−6 vs mandal average

Thumbivadi: 1,019
Aravakurichi mandal: 1,025

Household size

people per home

3.1

−0.2 vs mandal average

Thumbivadi: 3.1
Aravakurichi mandal: 3.3

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

Thumbivadi at a glance

Thumbivadi is a village of 2,320 people in 750 households (Census 2011) in Aravakurichi taluk, Karur district, Tamil Nadu, the 16th-largest of 38 villages in Aravakurichi taluk. Literacy is 60%, 5 points below the taluk average of 65% and the sex ratio is 1,019 women per 1,000 men. It lies 30 km from the Karur district centre, 37 km from Chinthalavadi, the nearest town, 13 km from Karur Junction railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 639002, served by Sengunthapuram post office; the LGD village code is 635515. The nearest hospital or health centre is Viswanathapuri,Government Hospital, 6 km away. The village votes in Aravakurichi assembly constituency, represented by MLA Elango R. The population is estimated at 2,735 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Thumbivadi · this village	2,320	60%	—
Sengalipalayam · Uthukuli	1,078	64%	2.5 km E
Thalapatti · Manmangalam	4,903	68%	3.8 km SE
Kodaiyur · Aravakurichi	3,214	72%	3.9 km E
Pallampatti · Salem	1,849	61%	5.5 km E
Viswanathapuri · Pugalur	1,105	69%	6 km NE
Suriyampalayam · Erode	—	—	6.4 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Thumbivadi

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 20
Power hours (winter): 18
Primary school: 2
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: 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: PULIYUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 13
Distance to district HQ (km): 15
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 22
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Thumbivadi
Total area (ha): 1,271.6
Irrigated area (ha): 160.01
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Thumbivadi

LGD code: 635515
Pincode: 639002
Post office: Sengunthapuram
Population (Census 2011): 2,320
Population (projected 2026): 2,735
Households: 750
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1019
Literacy rate: 60.0%
Coordinates: 10.90595°N, 77.97796°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

Thumbivadi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,320

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,735

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

750

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

884

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: 2,320Census 2011
Households: 750Census 2011
Literacy rate: 60.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1019 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,7352026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 8842026 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 Thumbivadi

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

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Transport

Bus stop · highway
Thumbivadi
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Bus stop · highway
Anaippalayam
📍 3.8 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Thumbivadi

Mandal centre

Aravakurichi · ≈ 22 km

≈ 45 min by car · 54 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Karur · ≈ 30 km

≈ 1 h 1 min by car · 1 h 12 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 10,325 people

Chinthalavadi · ≈ 37 km

≈ 1 h 17 min by car · 1 h 31 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Chennai348 kmcapital
Bengaluru233 km
Hyderabad723 km
Mumbai1061 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKarur Junction13 km
Bus stopThumbivadi<1 km
Hospital / PHCViswanathapuri,Government Hospital6 km
ATM / bankIndian Bank9 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil10 km
Collegekarur polytechnic college10 km
Police stationErode district check post17 km

Nearest to the village

Bus stop: Thumbivadiunder 1 km

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People often ask about Thumbivadi

What is the pincode of Thumbivadi?

The pincode of Thumbivadi, Aravakurichi taluk, Karur district, Tamil Nadu is 639002. The post office is Sengunthapuram.

Which post office delivers to Thumbivadi?

Mail for Thumbivadi is delivered through Sengunthapuram post office, pincode 639002, in Aravakurichi taluk, Karur district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Thumbivadi located?

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

What is the population of Thumbivadi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Thumbivadi village has a population of 2,320 across 750 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Thumbivadi in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Thumbivadi in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Thumbivadi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Thumbivadi village is 60.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Thumbivadi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Thumbivadi village is 1019 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Thumbivadi?

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

Thumbivadi is approximately 30 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 Thumbivadi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Thumbivadi village is 635515.

Which is the nearest town to Thumbivadi?

Chinthalavadi (population 10,325, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 37 km from Thumbivadi in a straight line.

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

Thumbivadi ranks 16 of 38 villages in Aravakurichi taluk by Census 2011 population (2,320 residents).

How far is Thumbivadi from Chennai?

Thumbivadi is about 348 km from Chennai in a straight line (the state capital of Tamil Nadu); by road expect roughly 452 km.

How far is Thumbivadi from Bengaluru?

Thumbivadi is about 233 km from Bengaluru in a straight line; by road expect roughly 303 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Thumbivadi?

Karur Junction is the nearest railway station to Thumbivadi, about 13 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 17 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Thumbivadi?

Thumbivadi is the nearest bus stop to Thumbivadi, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Thumbivadi?

Viswanathapuri,Government Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Thumbivadi, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Thumbivadi?

Indian Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Thumbivadi, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Thumbivadi?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Thumbivadi, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 13 km.

Who is the MLA of Thumbivadi?

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

Who is the MP for Thumbivadi?

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

What is the population of Thumbivadi in 2026?

Thumbivadi is estimated at 2,735 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,320 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Thumbivadi 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; Thumbivadi 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, 2026-09-19
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)