Veppadappu village, Melur taluk | Pincode 625110

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LGD code: 640558
Pincode: 625110
Post office: Tiruvadur
Population: 1,577
Households: 388
Literacy rate: 62.3%
Sex ratio: 981 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 789

Census 2011 · in context

How Veppadappu compares

By population, Veppadappu ranks #53 of 85 villages in Melur mandal.

Literacy rate

62.3%

−3.8% vs mandal average

Veppadappu: 62.3%
Melur mandal: 66.1%
Madurai district: 74.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

981

−9 vs mandal average

Veppadappu: 981
Melur mandal: 990

Household size

people per home

4.1

+0.2 vs mandal average

Veppadappu: 4.1
Melur mandal: 3.9

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

Veppadappu at a glance

Veppadappu is a village of 1,577 people in 388 households (Census 2011) in Melur taluk, Madurai district, Tamil Nadu, the 53rd-largest of 85 villages in Melur taluk. Literacy is 62%, 4 points below the taluk average of 66% and the sex ratio is 981 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 625110, served by Tiruvadur post office; the LGD village code is 640558. The village votes in Manapparai assembly constituency, represented by MLA R. Kathiravan. The population is estimated at 1,859 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Veppadappu

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): 10
Power hours (winter): 8
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
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: 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: MELUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 14
Distance to district HQ (km): 25
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 14
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Veppadappu
Total area (ha): 969.59
Irrigated area (ha): 122.92
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Veppadappu

LGD code: 640558
Pincode: 625110
Post office: Tiruvadur
Population (Census 2011): 1,577
Population (projected 2026): 1,859
Households: 388
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 981
Literacy rate: 62.3%
Lok Sabha constituency: Karur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Manapparai
Member of Parliament: Jothimani
Member of Legislative Assembly: R. Kathiravan
Block / Mandal: Melur

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 Madurai district level

Then & Now

Veppadappu — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,577

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,859

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

388

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

457

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: 1,577Census 2011
Households: 388Census 2011
Literacy rate: 62.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 981 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,8592026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4572026 projection
Active job cards: 2,76,778MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 2,42,079MGNREGA · 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: 815NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 87.3%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.9%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 80.1%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 48.0%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 · Madurai district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 6,35,748PMAY-G · 6,35,748 of 9,57,825 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Madurai district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,23,089Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Madurai 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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No matter the name, it must begin with this letter! A unique tradition in Tamil Nadu village

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Three ministers hold talks, but TN farmers continue stir for crop loan waiver

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Tamil Nadu: 40 farmers' associations continue protest as talks with ministers fail

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No matter the name, it must begin with this letter! A unique tradition in Tamil Nadu village
CNBC TV1814h ago
Three ministers hold talks, but TN farmers continue stir for crop loan waiver
The New Indian Express2 days ago
Tamil Nadu: 40 farmers' associations continue protest as talks with ministers fail
DT Next2 days ago
Tamil Nadu: Ayan Reddiapatti village gets direct bus connectivity after 79 years of independence
Mid-Day3 days ago
Tamil Nadu Minister Vanni Arasu’s native village gets bus service for first time since Independence
The Indian Express3 days ago
From the ground | Tamil Nadu's coconut belt reels under acute water scarcity as monsoon fails
Deccan Herald5 days ago

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What is the pincode of Veppadappu?

The pincode of Veppadappu, Melur taluk, Madurai district, Tamil Nadu is 625110. The post office is Tiruvadur.

Which post office delivers to Veppadappu?

Mail for Veppadappu is delivered through Tiruvadur post office, pincode 625110, in Melur taluk, Madurai district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Veppadappu located?

Veppadappu is a village in Melur taluk of Madurai district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the population of Veppadappu as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Veppadappu village has a population of 1,577 across 388 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Veppadappu in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Veppadappu in?

Veppadappu falls under the Manapparai assembly constituency (AC #138) of Tamil Nadu.

What is the literacy rate in Veppadappu?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Veppadappu village is 62.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Veppadappu?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Veppadappu village is 981 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Veppadappu?

12 schemes currently match residents of Veppadappu, 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 Veppadappu?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Veppadappu village is 640558.

How big is Veppadappu compared to other villages in Melur taluk?

Veppadappu ranks 53 of 85 villages in Melur taluk by Census 2011 population (1,577 residents).

Who is the MLA of Veppadappu?

Veppadappu falls under Manapparai assembly constituency (AC 138). The sitting MLA is R. Kathiravan (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam).

Who is the MP for Veppadappu?

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

What is the population of Veppadappu in 2026?

Veppadappu is estimated at 1,859 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,577 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Veppadappu 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; Veppadappu in Madurai 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, 2026-09-17
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)