Mandai village, Kuthalam taluk | Pincode 612203

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LGD code: 637548
Pincode: 612203
Post office: Palaiyur
Population: 1,444
Households: 368
Literacy rate: 75.6%
Sex ratio: 986 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 624
Distance to district centre: 17 km
Distance to mandal centre: 12 km
Distance to Chennai: 245 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 309 km
Nearest railway station: Peralam Junction · 8 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Moon Clinic · 9 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Mandai compares

By population, Mandai ranks #37 of 56 villages in Kuthalam mandal.

Literacy rate

75.6%

+1.6% vs mandal average

Mandai: 75.6%
Kuthalam mandal: 74.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

986

−51 vs mandal average

Mandai: 986
Kuthalam mandal: 1,037

Household size

people per home

3.9

−0.1 vs mandal average

Mandai: 3.9
Kuthalam mandal: 4.0

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

Mandai at a glance

Mandai is a village of 1,444 people in 368 households (Census 2011) in Kuthalam taluk, Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu, the 37th-largest of 56 villages in Kuthalam taluk. Literacy is 76%, 2 points above the taluk average of 74% and the sex ratio is 986 women per 1,000 men. It lies 17 km from the Mayiladuthurai district centre, 12 km from Prathabaramapuram, the nearest town, 8 km from Peralam Junction railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 612203, served by Palaiyur post office; the LGD village code is 637548. The nearest hospital or health centre is Moon Clinic, 9 km away. The village votes in Thiruvidaimarudur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Govi.Chezhiaan. The population is estimated at 1,702 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Mandai · this village	1,444	76%	—
Nakkambadi · Kuthalam	2,153	76%	0.2 km N
Sarukkai · Papanasam	2,529	66%	0.8 km SW
Iveli · Vanur	1,440	62%	2.9 km S
Gangadharapuram · Kuthalam	2,019	79%	3 km NE
Gangadharapuram · Peravurani	738	74%	3 km NE
Anniyur · Kudavasal	2,260	72%	3.8 km SW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Mandai

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 12
Power hours (winter): 10
Primary school: 0
Middle school: 0
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: 1
Post office: No
Sub post office: Yes
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: PERALAM
Distance to nearest town (km): 8
Distance to district HQ (km): 60
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 12
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Mandai
Total area (ha): 256.11
Irrigated area (ha): 168.84
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Mandai

LGD code: 637548
Pincode: 612203
Post office: Palaiyur
Population (Census 2011): 1,444
Population (projected 2026): 1,702
Households: 368
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 986
Literacy rate: 75.6%
Coordinates: 10.98650°N, 79.58575°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Mayiladuthurai
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Thiruvidaimarudur
Member of Parliament: Sudha Ramakrishnan
Member of Legislative Assembly: Govi.Chezhiaan
Block / Mandal: Kuthalam

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 Mayiladuthurai district level

Then & Now

Mandai — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,444

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,702

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

368

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

434

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: 1,444Census 2011
Households: 368Census 2011
Literacy rate: 75.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 986 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,7022026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4342026 projection
Active job cards: 1,54,423MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,44,201MGNREGA · 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: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —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 · Mayiladuthurai district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 6,35,748PMAY-G · 6,35,748 of 9,57,825 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Mayiladuthurai district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,23,089Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Mayiladuthurai 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 Mandai · Mayiladuthurai district area

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Boat Club
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Getting there

How to reach Mandai

Mandal centre

Kuthalam · ≈ 12 km

≈ 25 min by car · 29 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Mayiladuthurai · ≈ 17 km

≈ 35 min by car · 42 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,124 people

Prathabaramapuram · ≈ 12 km

≈ 26 min by car · 30 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Chennai245 kmcapital
Bengaluru309 km
Hyderabad721 km
Mumbai1152 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationPeralam Junction8 km
Bus stopKollumangudi bus stop8 km
Hospital / PHCMoon Clinic9 km
ATM / bankKarur Vysya Bank15 km
Petrol pumpSivasakthi insane gas14 km
CollegeDeen Arts and Science College19 km
Police stationThiruvarur Taluk Police Station23 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Mandai

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

🛕Cherugudi Sukshmapureeswarar TempleTemple2.4 km ↗
🛕Serugudi Sukshmapureeswarar TempleTemple2.4 km ↗
🛕Thiru Paamburunathar Temple - Raghu&Kethu StalamTemple2.9 km ↗
🛕Anniyur Agnipureeswarar TempleTemple3.8 km ↗
🛕Komal Krupakupareshwarar TempleTemple3.9 km ↗

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September 2026

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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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Sep

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Tamil Nadu: Ayan Reddiapatti village gets direct bus connectivity after 79 years of independence

Reported by Mid-Day.

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Sep

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Tamil Nadu Minister Vanni Arasu’s native village gets bus service for first time since Independence

Reported by The Indian Express.

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Vinayagar Chaturthi

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Vinayaka installation on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi. Madhyahna puja muhurat 11:

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Hartalika Teej

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Married women observe a nirjala (waterless) fast for the well-being of their hus

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Rishi Panchami

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Observed the day after Ganesh Chaturthi. Traditional fast honouring the Saptarsh

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Vishwakarma Puja

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Craftsmen, mechanics, factory workers, drivers and shopkeepers honour Vishwakarm

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Radha Ashtami

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Radha's appearance day. Fasting, midday puja, and kirtan. Especially prominent i

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Anant Chaturdashi

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Gram Sabha — Q3 2026

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Quarterly Gram Sabha meeting; convened on the last Saturday of the quarter per P

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Gandhi Jayanti

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Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi; observed as a national holiday.

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News from Mayiladuthurai & Tamil Nadu

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Three ministers hold talks, but TN farmers continue stir for crop loan waiver
The New Indian Express23h ago
Tamil Nadu: Ayan Reddiapatti village gets direct bus connectivity after 79 years of independence
Mid-Day2 days ago
Tamil Nadu Minister Vanni Arasu’s native village gets bus service for first time since Independence
The Indian Express2 days ago
SWELECT Energy Systems Commissions 5 MW Solar Power Plant in Tamil Nadu for AAI Project
scanx.trade7 days ago
Tamil Nadu: Panchayat secretary suspensed for caste slur
DT Next9 days ago
Make Tamil Nadu gram sabhas role model for entire nation, Kamal Haasan writes to CM Vijay
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What is the pincode of Mandai?

The pincode of Mandai, Kuthalam taluk, Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu is 612203. The post office is Palaiyur.

Which post office delivers to Mandai?

Mail for Mandai is delivered through Palaiyur post office, pincode 612203, in Kuthalam taluk, Mayiladuthurai district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Mandai located?

Mandai is a village in Kuthalam taluk of Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the population of Mandai as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Mandai village has a population of 1,444 across 368 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Mandai in?

Mandai falls under the Mayiladuthurai Lok Sabha constituency (PC #28) of Tamil Nadu.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Mandai in?

Mandai falls under the Thiruvidaimarudur assembly constituency (AC #170) of Tamil Nadu.

What is the literacy rate in Mandai?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Mandai village is 75.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Mandai?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Mandai village is 986 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Mandai?

12 schemes currently match residents of Mandai, 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 Mandai from Mayiladuthurai district centre?

Mandai is approximately 17 km (straight-line) from the centre of Mayiladuthurai district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Mandai?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Mandai village is 637548.

Which is the nearest town to Mandai?

Prathabaramapuram (population 10,124, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 12 km from Mandai in a straight line.

How big is Mandai compared to other villages in Kuthalam taluk?

Mandai ranks 37 of 56 villages in Kuthalam taluk by Census 2011 population (1,444 residents).

How far is Mandai from Chennai?

Mandai is about 245 km from Chennai in a straight line (the state capital of Tamil Nadu); by road expect roughly 318 km.

How far is Mandai from Bengaluru?

Mandai is about 309 km from Bengaluru in a straight line; by road expect roughly 402 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Mandai?

Peralam Junction is the nearest railway station to Mandai, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Mandai?

Kollumangudi bus stop is the nearest bus stop to Mandai, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Mandai?

Moon Clinic is the nearest hospital or health centre to Mandai, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Mandai?

Karur Vysya Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Mandai, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Mandai?

Sivasakthi insane gas is the nearest petrol pump to Mandai, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Who is the MLA of Mandai?

Mandai falls under Thiruvidaimarudur assembly constituency (AC 170). The sitting MLA is Govi.Chezhiaan (DMK).

Who is the MP for Mandai?

Mandai is in Mayiladuthurai Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Sudha Ramakrishnan (INC).

What is the population of Mandai in 2026?

Mandai is estimated at 1,702 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,444 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Mandai 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; Mandai in Mayiladuthurai 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
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)