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Perambalur

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Area · — km²
Population · 5,65,223
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About the district

Perambalur — district of Tamil Nadu

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

District at a glance

About Perambalur

Perambalur is known for its historical significance and the Perambalur Fort, an important colonial-era structure.

District HQ
Perambalur

Must-visit places in Perambalur

fort

Perambalur Fort

A historic fort built during the colonial period, representing important military architecture in the region.

  • lake
    Veeranam Lake

    An ancient irrigation tank that serves as a major water source and important historical structure in the district.

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Then & Now

Perambalur district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
4,68,060
Census 2011 baseline
+18.6%
Population · 2026
5,55,051
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
1,23,945
Census 2011 baseline
+17.4%
Households · 2026
1,45,541
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 · 166 villages

Perambalur 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
2,33,926Census 2011
Female population
2,34,134Census 2011
Sex ratio
1001 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
1,23,945Census 2011
SC population
1,50,504Census 2011
ST population
2,156Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
5,55,051+18.6%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
1,45,541RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
2,58,834Census 2011
Cultivators
1,00,920Census 2011
Agri labourers
81,524Census 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 Perambalur district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
22 of 166 villages have notable places mapped · 13%
  • Hospital· 28
  • Temple· 13
  • PHC· 11
  • High school· 4
  • College· 2
  • School· 2

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

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All 4 mandals of Perambalur

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166 villages · 121 GPs
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Top villages in Perambalur

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about Perambalur

How many mandals and villages are in Perambalur district?

Perambalur district has 4 mandals and 166 revenue villages across 121 gram panchayats in Tamil Nadu.

Where is the headquarters of Perambalur district?

The district headquarters of Perambalur is —.

What is the pincode of Perambalur district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Perambalur fall under?

Perambalur district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Perambalur district?

Perambalur district had a population of 5,65,223 per the 2011 Census, across 166 villages.

When was Perambalur district formed?

Perambalur district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Perambalur district?

Major rivers in Perambalur 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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