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Nagapattinam

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Area · — km²
Population · 16,16,450
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About the district

Nagapattinam — district of Tamil Nadu

Nagapattinam is a district in Tamil Nadu. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Nagapattinam

Ancient port city known for its maritime history and Nageshvara Temple, a significant Shiva shrine.

District HQ
Nagapattinam

Must-visit places in Nagapattinam

temple

Nageshvara Temple

Ancient Shiva temple in Nagapattinam town, one of the twelve sacred Jyotirlingas in Tamil Nadu.

  • historical
    Vedaranyam

    Historic coastal town associated with salt production and the Vedaranyam Salt Marshes sanctuary.

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Then & Now

Nagapattinam district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
5,10,038
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Population · 2026
6,01,333
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
1,37,384
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Households · 2026
1,61,976
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 · District aggregates · 241 villages

Nagapattinam district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
2,53,314Census 2011
Female population
2,56,724Census 2011
Sex ratio
1013 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
1,37,384Census 2011
SC population
1,86,654Census 2011
ST population
835Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
6,01,333+17.9%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
1,61,976RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
2,32,230Census 2011
Cultivators
26,254Census 2011
Agri labourers
87,987Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
77.3%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
6,35,748 / 9,57,82566% complete
SBM-G toilets
5,23,089Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Nagapattinam district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
36 of 241 villages have notable places mapped · 15%
  • Temple· 39
  • Hospital· 15
  • PHC· 6

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Nagapattinam district.

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All 4 mandals of Nagapattinam

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241 villages · 193 GPs
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Top villages in Nagapattinam

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Nagapattinam

How many mandals and villages are in Nagapattinam district?

Nagapattinam district has 4 mandals and 241 revenue villages across 193 gram panchayats in Tamil Nadu.

Where is the headquarters of Nagapattinam district?

The district headquarters of Nagapattinam is —.

What is the pincode of Nagapattinam district?

Nagapattinam district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Nagapattinam may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Nagapattinam fall under?

Nagapattinam district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Nagapattinam district?

Nagapattinam district had a population of 16,16,450 per the 2011 Census, across 241 villages.

When was Nagapattinam district formed?

Nagapattinam district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Nagapattinam district?

Major rivers in Nagapattinam district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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Districts near Nagapattinam

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