Nerigam village, Shoolagiri taluk | Pincode 635105

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LGD code: 643704
Pincode: 635105
Post office: Berigai
Population: 1,034
Households: 242
Literacy rate: 49.5%
Sex ratio: 926 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 568
Distance to district centre: 65 km
Distance to mandal centre: 17 km
Distance to Chennai: 244 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 51 km
Nearest railway station: Kamasamudram · 19 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Athimugam · 9 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Nerigam compares

By population, Nerigam ranks #43 of 83 villages in Shoolagiri mandal.

Literacy rate

49.5%

−5.2% vs mandal average

Nerigam: 49.5%
Shoolagiri mandal: 54.7%
Krishnagiri district: 63.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

926

−23 vs mandal average

Nerigam: 926
Shoolagiri mandal: 949

Household size

people per home

4.3

−0.1 vs mandal average

Nerigam: 4.3
Shoolagiri mandal: 4.4

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

Nerigam at a glance

Nerigam is a village of 1,034 people in 242 households (Census 2011) in Shoolagiri taluk, Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu, the 43rd-largest of 83 villages in Shoolagiri taluk. Literacy is 50%, 5 points below the taluk average of 55% and the sex ratio is 926 women per 1,000 men. It lies 65 km from the Krishnagiri district centre, 19 km from Bagalur, the nearest town, 19 km from Kamasamudram railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 635105, served by Berigai post office; the LGD village code is 643704. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Athimugam, 9 km away. The village votes in Veppanahalli assembly constituency, represented by MLA Srinivasan.P.S. The population is estimated at 1,219 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Nerigam · this village	1,034	50%	—
Kottasadanapalli · Shoolagiri	100	58%	0.8 km E
Gudisadanapalli · Shoolagiri	1,355	60%	1.5 km NE
Kariyasandiram · Shoolagiri	346	14%	1.7 km W
Karikallupalli · Shoolagiri	0	—	2.2 km N
Doddagounipalli · Shoolagiri	940	37%	3 km SW
Gedalandhoddi · Shoolagiri	472	68%	3.2 km NE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Nerigam

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): 8
Power hours (winter): 8
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 1
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: No
Nearest statutory town: HOSUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 32
Distance to district HQ (km): 50
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 32
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Nerigam
Total area (ha): 436.38
Irrigated area (ha): 25.52
Forest area (ha): 72.22

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

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Key facts — Nerigam

LGD code: 643704
Pincode: 635105
Post office: Berigai
Population (Census 2011): 1,034
Population (projected 2026): 1,219
Households: 242
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 926
Literacy rate: 49.5%
Coordinates: 12.81047°N, 78.03810°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Krishnagiri
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Veppanahalli
Member of Parliament: K. Gopinath
Member of Legislative Assembly: Srinivasan.P.S
Block / Mandal: Shoolagiri

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

Nerigam — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,034

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,219

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

242

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

285

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: 1,034Census 2011
Households: 242Census 2011
Literacy rate: 49.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 926 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,2192026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2852026 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Notable places near Nerigam · Shoolagiri mandal area

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Bus stop· 1
Temple· 1

Religion

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Temple
Sri Chenraya Perumal Temple
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Commerce

Fuel
HP
📍 34.8 km awayOSM
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Transport

Bus stop · highway
Kadu Chetti Patti
📍 38.5 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Nerigam

Mandal centre

Shoolagiri · ≈ 17 km

≈ 35 min by car · 41 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Krishnagiri · ≈ 65 km

≈ 2 h 13 min by car · 2 h 38 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 10,320 people

Bagalur · ≈ 19 km

≈ 39 min by car · 46 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Chennai244 kmcapital
Bengaluru51 km
Hyderabad511 km
Mumbai888 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKamasamudram19 km
Bus stopபேறிகை பேருந்து நிலையம்8 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Athimugam9 km
ATM / bankCanara Bank8 km
Petrol pumpHP17 km
CollegeJeeva College of Nursing24 km
Police stationHUDCO Police Station22 km

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Lead story

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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News from Krishnagiri & Tamil Nadu

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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

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What is the pincode of Nerigam?

The pincode of Nerigam, Shoolagiri taluk, Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu is 635105. The post office is Berigai.

Which post office delivers to Nerigam?

Mail for Nerigam is delivered through Berigai post office, pincode 635105, in Shoolagiri taluk, Krishnagiri district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Nerigam located?

Nerigam is a village in Shoolagiri taluk of Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the population of Nerigam as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Nerigam village has a population of 1,034 across 242 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Nerigam in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Nerigam in?

Nerigam falls under the Veppanahalli assembly constituency (AC #54) of Tamil Nadu.

What is the literacy rate in Nerigam?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Nerigam village is 49.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Nerigam?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Nerigam village is 926 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Nerigam?

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

Nerigam is approximately 65 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 Nerigam?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Nerigam village is 643704.

Which is the nearest town to Nerigam?

Bagalur (population 10,320, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 19 km from Nerigam in a straight line.

How big is Nerigam compared to other villages in Shoolagiri taluk?

Nerigam ranks 43 of 83 villages in Shoolagiri taluk by Census 2011 population (1,034 residents).

How far is Nerigam from Chennai?

Nerigam is about 244 km from Chennai in a straight line (the state capital of Tamil Nadu); by road expect roughly 317 km.

How far is Nerigam from Bengaluru?

Nerigam is about 51 km from Bengaluru in a straight line; by road expect roughly 67 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Nerigam?

Kamasamudram is the nearest railway station to Nerigam, about 19 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 25 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Nerigam?

பேறிகை பேருந்து நிலையம் is the nearest bus stop to Nerigam, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Nerigam?

Government Hospital, Athimugam is the nearest hospital or health centre to Nerigam, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Nerigam?

Canara Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Nerigam, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Nerigam?

HP is the nearest petrol pump to Nerigam, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 23 km.

Who is the MLA of Nerigam?

Nerigam falls under Veppanahalli assembly constituency (AC 54). The sitting MLA is Srinivasan.P.S (DMK).

Who is the MP for Nerigam?

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

What is the population of Nerigam in 2026?

Nerigam is estimated at 1,219 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,034 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Nerigam 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; Nerigam 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)