Modikuppam village, Bargur taluk | Pincode 635203

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LGD code: 643967
Pincode: 635203
Post office: Mathur (Dharmapuri)
Population: 2,525
Households: 662
Literacy rate: 64.4%
Sex ratio: 977 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,212
Distance to district centre: 114 km
Distance to mandal centre: 66 km
Distance to Chennai: 152 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 138 km
Nearest railway station: Gudiyattam · 12 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Gopalakrishna Hospital, Gudiyatham · 9 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Modikuppam compares

By population, Modikuppam ranks #23 of 30 villages in Bargur mandal.

Literacy rate

64.4%

+1.2% vs mandal average

Modikuppam: 64.4%
Bargur mandal: 63.2%
Krishnagiri district: 63.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

977

+2 vs mandal average

Modikuppam: 977
Bargur mandal: 975

Household size

people per home

3.8

−0.5 vs mandal average

Modikuppam: 3.8
Bargur mandal: 4.3

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

Modikuppam at a glance

Modikuppam is a village of 2,525 people in 662 households (Census 2011) in Bargur taluk, Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu, the 23rd-largest of 30 villages in Bargur taluk. Literacy is 64%, 1 points above the taluk average of 63% and the sex ratio is 977 women per 1,000 men. It lies 114 km from the Krishnagiri district centre, 41 km from Venkatagirikota, the nearest town, 12 km from Gudiyattam railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 635203, served by Mathur (Dharmapuri) post office; the LGD village code is 643967. The nearest hospital or health centre is Gopalakrishna Hospital, Gudiyatham, 9 km away. The village votes in Bargur assembly constituency, represented by MLA E.C. Govindarasan. The population is estimated at 2,977 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Modikuppam · this village	2,525	64%	—
Modikuppam · Gudiyatham	5,717	69%	0 km N
Kothur · Pernambut	7,712	64%	1.9 km S
Danakondapalli · Gudiyatham	3,247	61%	2.1 km N
Mukkundram · Gudiyatham	2,173	59%	4.8 km S
Kallapadi · Gudiyatham	6,919	65%	6 km SE
Kalvamogilappa Kandriga · Bangarupalem	711	57%	9 km NE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Modikuppam

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): 20
Power hours (winter): 20
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: No
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: BARGUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 8
Distance to district HQ (km): 13
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 12
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Anchoor
Total area (ha): 1,479.82
Irrigated area (ha): 123.81
Forest area (ha): 912.26

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

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Key facts — Modikuppam

LGD code: 643967
Pincode: 635203
Post office: Mathur (Dharmapuri)
Population (Census 2011): 2,525
Population (projected 2026): 2,977
Households: 662
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 977
Literacy rate: 64.4%
Coordinates: 13.03009°N, 78.86428°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Krishnagiri
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bargur
Member of Parliament: K. Gopinath
Member of Legislative Assembly: E.C. Govindarasan
Block / Mandal: Bargur
Nearest PHC: K K Kottavoor (70.9 km)

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 Krishnagiri district level

Then & Now

Modikuppam — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,525

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,977

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

662

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

780

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: 2,525Census 2011
Households: 662Census 2011
Literacy rate: 64.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 977 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,9772026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 7802026 projection
Active job cards: 2,61,360MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 2,18,528MGNREGA · 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: 857NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 79.9%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 75.9%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 90.3%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 44.0%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 · Krishnagiri district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 6,35,748PMAY-G · 6,35,748 of 9,57,825 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Krishnagiri district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,23,089Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Krishnagiri 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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Notable places near Modikuppam · Bargur mandal area

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Bus stop· 2
PHC· 1

Healthcare

PHC · doctors
K K Kottavoor
📍 70.9 km awayOSM
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Transport

Bus stop · bus_station
Thagarakuppam Bus Stop
📍 58.6 km awayOSM
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Bus stop · bus_station
Mottur bUS sTOP
📍 66.4 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Modikuppam

Mandal centre

Bargur · ≈ 66 km

≈ 2 h 16 min by car · 2 h 41 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Krishnagiri · ≈ 114 km

≈ 3 h 54 min by car · 4 h 38 min by bike

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Nearest town · 12,803 people

Venkatagirikota · ≈ 41 km

≈ 1 h 24 min by car · 1 h 40 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Chennai152 kmcapital
Bengaluru138 km
Hyderabad486 km
Mumbai928 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationGudiyattam12 km
Bus stopMukkundramBus Stop5 km
Hospital / PHCGopalakrishna Hospital, Gudiyatham9 km
ATM / bankICICI Bank31 km
Petrol pumpHP Petrol Pump6 km
CollegeGovt Thirumahal Mills College9 km
Police stationBangarupalyam Police Station19 km

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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 Expressyesterday
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 Express3 days ago
Tamil Nadu: 40 farmers' associations continue protest as talks with ministers fail
dtnext.in3 days ago
Tamil Nadu: Ayan Reddiapatti village gets direct bus connectivity after 79 years of independence
mid-day.com4 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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Quick answers

People often ask about Modikuppam

What is the pincode of Modikuppam?

The pincode of Modikuppam, Bargur taluk, Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu is 635203. The post office is Mathur (Dharmapuri).

Which post office delivers to Modikuppam?

Mail for Modikuppam is delivered through Mathur (Dharmapuri) post office, pincode 635203, in Bargur taluk, Krishnagiri district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Modikuppam located?

Modikuppam is a village in Bargur taluk of Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the population of Modikuppam as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Modikuppam village has a population of 2,525 across 662 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Modikuppam in?

Modikuppam falls under the Krishnagiri Lok Sabha constituency (PC #9) of Tamil Nadu.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Modikuppam in?

Modikuppam falls under the Bargur assembly constituency (AC #52) of Tamil Nadu.

What is the literacy rate in Modikuppam?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Modikuppam village is 64.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Modikuppam?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Modikuppam village is 977 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Modikuppam?

The nearest health facility to Modikuppam is K K Kottavoor (~70.9 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Modikuppam?

12 schemes currently match residents of Modikuppam, 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 Modikuppam from Krishnagiri district centre?

Modikuppam is approximately 114 km (straight-line) from the centre of Krishnagiri district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Modikuppam?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Modikuppam village is 643967.

Which is the nearest town to Modikuppam?

Venkatagirikota (population 12,803, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 41 km from Modikuppam in a straight line.

How big is Modikuppam compared to other villages in Bargur taluk?

Modikuppam ranks 23 of 30 villages in Bargur taluk by Census 2011 population (2,525 residents).

How far is Modikuppam from Chennai?

Modikuppam is about 152 km from Chennai in a straight line (the state capital of Tamil Nadu); by road expect roughly 198 km.

How far is Modikuppam from Bengaluru?

Modikuppam is about 138 km from Bengaluru in a straight line; by road expect roughly 179 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Modikuppam?

Gudiyattam is the nearest railway station to Modikuppam, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Modikuppam?

MukkundramBus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Modikuppam, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Modikuppam?

Gopalakrishna Hospital, Gudiyatham is the nearest hospital or health centre to Modikuppam, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Modikuppam?

ICICI Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Modikuppam, about 31 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 40 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Modikuppam?

HP Petrol Pump is the nearest petrol pump to Modikuppam, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Who is the MLA of Modikuppam?

Modikuppam falls under Bargur assembly constituency (AC 52). The sitting MLA is E.C. Govindarasan (AIADMK).

Who is the MP for Modikuppam?

Modikuppam is in Krishnagiri Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is K. Gopinath (INC).

What is the population of Modikuppam in 2026?

Modikuppam is estimated at 2,977 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,525 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Modikuppam 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; Modikuppam in Krishnagiri 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)