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★ District of Tamil Nadu ★

Namakkal

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Area · — km²
Population · 17,26,601
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Namakkal — district of Tamil Nadu

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

District at a glance

About Namakkal

Known for Namakkal Fort, Anjaneyar Temple, and lock-making industry.

District HQ
Namakkal

Must-visit places in Namakkal

fort

Namakkal Fort

Historic fort featuring two rock outcrops with fortification structures and panoramic views.

  • temple
    Anjaneyar Temple

    Ancient hilltop temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman, carved into rock with scenic surroundings.

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Then & Now

Namakkal district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
10,30,476
Census 2011 baseline
+16.6%
Population · 2026
12,01,979
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
2,83,248
Census 2011 baseline
+16.3%
Households · 2026
3,29,324
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 · 489 villages

Namakkal 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
5,20,684Census 2011
Female population
5,09,792Census 2011
Sex ratio
979 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
2,83,248Census 2011
SC population
2,44,098Census 2011
ST population
55,326Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
12,01,979+16.6%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
3,29,324RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
5,66,406Census 2011
Cultivators
1,37,573Census 2011
Agri labourers
1,87,204Census 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 Namakkal district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
74 of 489 villages have notable places mapped · 15%
  • Hospital· 22
  • School· 16
  • Temple· 15
  • High school· 5
  • College· 2

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

Browse by mandal

All 8 mandals of Namakkal

Click any mandal to see its villages, posts, and local services.

489 villages · 321 GPs
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Top villages in Namakkal

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about Namakkal

How many mandals and villages are in Namakkal district?

Namakkal district has 8 mandals and 489 revenue villages across 321 gram panchayats in Tamil Nadu.

Where is the headquarters of Namakkal district?

The district headquarters of Namakkal is —.

What is the pincode of Namakkal district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Namakkal fall under?

Namakkal district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Namakkal district?

Namakkal district had a population of 17,26,601 per the 2011 Census, across 489 villages.

When was Namakkal district formed?

Namakkal district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Namakkal district?

Major rivers in Namakkal district: —.

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

By straight-line distance

Districts near Namakkal

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