Puthur village, Paramakudi taluk | Pincode 623712

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LGD code: 641948
Pincode: 623712
Post office: Tiruvarangam
Population: 1,599
Households: 389
Literacy rate: 68.4%
Sex ratio: 986 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 988
Distance to district centre: 59 km
Distance to mandal centre: 5 km
Distance to Chennai: 349 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 320 km
Nearest railway station: Namanasamudram · 4 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Nachandupatti · 2 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Puthur compares

By population, Puthur ranks #41 of 91 villages in Paramakudi mandal.

Literacy rate

68.4%

+0.4% vs mandal average

Puthur: 68.4%
Paramakudi mandal: 68.0%
Ramanathapuram district: 72.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

986

+5 vs mandal average

Puthur: 986
Paramakudi mandal: 981

Household size

people per home

4.1

+0.1 vs mandal average

Puthur: 4.1
Paramakudi mandal: 4.0

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

Puthur at a glance

Puthur is a village of 1,599 people in 389 households (Census 2011) in Paramakudi taluk, Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu, the 41st-largest of 91 villages in Paramakudi taluk. Literacy is 68%, about the same as the taluk average of 68% and the sex ratio is 986 women per 1,000 men. It lies 59 km from the Ramanathapuram district centre, 43 km from Kodikulam, the nearest town, 4 km from Namanasamudram railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 623712, served by Tiruvarangam post office; the LGD village code is 641948. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Nachandupatti, 2 km away. The village votes in Thirumayam assembly constituency, represented by MLA Regupathy.S. The population is estimated at 1,885 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Puthur · this village	1,599	68%	—
Koluvur · Paramakudi	812	62%	0 km N
Kottur · Thirumayam	4,269	68%	0 km N
Panangudi · Thirumayam	6,783	67%	1.9 km N
Valangudi · Paramakudi	2,040	66%	1.9 km N
Mallangudi · Thirumayam	324	59%	1.9 km N
Lembalakudi · Thirumayam	4,539	66%	2.9 km SE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Puthur

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 14
Power hours (winter): 10
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
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: No
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: RAMANATHAPURAM
Distance to nearest town (km): 18
Distance to district HQ (km): 18
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 23
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Ariyakudiputhur
Total area (ha): 1,077.68
Irrigated area (ha): 133.52
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Puthur

LGD code: 641948
Pincode: 623712
Post office: Tiruvarangam
Population (Census 2011): 1,599
Population (projected 2026): 1,885
Households: 389
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 986
Literacy rate: 68.4%
Coordinates: 10.32277°N, 78.73597°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Sivaganga
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Thirumayam
Member of Parliament: Karti Chidambaram
Member of Legislative Assembly: Regupathy.S
Block / Mandal: Paramakudi
Nearest PHC: Tanishka Clinic (61.7 km)

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 Ramanathapuram district level

Then & Now

Puthur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,599

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,885

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

389

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

459

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: 1,599Census 2011
Households: 389Census 2011
Literacy rate: 68.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 986 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,8852026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4592026 projection
Active job cards: 2,01,562MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,77,374MGNREGA · 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: 787NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 86.1%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.3%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 78.6%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 91.1%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 53.6%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 · Ramanathapuram district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 6,35,748PMAY-G · 6,35,748 of 9,57,825 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Ramanathapuram district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,23,089Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Ramanathapuram 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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Notable places near Puthur · Ramanathapuram district area

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Church· 1
PHC· 1

Religion

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Church · catholic
St. Anne's Church
📍 59.2 km awayOSM
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Healthcare

Hospital
Arockia Hospital
📍 50.9 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Kavya Mental Hospital
📍 52.3 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Thiruvegampet Government Hospital
📍 54.8 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Government Hospital
📍 60.0 km awayOSM
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PHC · clinic
Tanishka Clinic
📍 61.7 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Puthur

Mandal centre

Paramakudi · ≈ 4.9 km

≈ 10 min by car · 12 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Ramanathapuram · ≈ 59 km

≈ 2 h 1 min by car · 2 h 24 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 13,955 people

Kodikulam · ≈ 43 km

≈ 1 h 28 min by car · 1 h 44 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Chennai349 kmcapital
Bengaluru320 km
Hyderabad786 km
Mumbai1159 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationNamanasamudram4 km
Bus stopBus stop8 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Nachandupatti2 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India9 km
Petrol pumpAVM Fuel Service9 km
CollegeSubramaniam Polytechnic College11 km
Police stationPonnamaravathy22 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Puthur

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🛕Shri Elangudi Ayyanar Temple; 8QMF+R29, Namanasamudhram Bypass, Tamil Nadu 622422, IndienTemple4.2 km ↗

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Lead story

September 2026

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TN govt says Rs 247 crore crop loan waived; farmers say no big deal

Reported by The New Indian Express.

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Sep

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No matter the name, it must begin with this letter! A unique tradition in Tamil Nadu village

Reported by CNBC TV18.

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Sep

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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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First day of Diwali; auspicious day for buying gold and utensils.

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News from Ramanathapuram & Tamil Nadu

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TN govt says Rs 247 crore crop loan waived; farmers say no big deal
The New Indian Express18h ago
No matter the name, it must begin with this letter! A unique tradition in Tamil Nadu village
CNBC TV18yesterday
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 Next3 days ago
Tamil Nadu: Ayan Reddiapatti village gets direct bus connectivity after 79 years of independence
Mid-Day4 days ago
Tamil Nadu Minister Vanni Arasu’s native village gets bus service for first time since Independence
The Indian Express4 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Puthur

What is the pincode of Puthur?

The pincode of Puthur, Paramakudi taluk, Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu is 623712. The post office is Tiruvarangam.

Which post office delivers to Puthur?

Mail for Puthur is delivered through Tiruvarangam post office, pincode 623712, in Paramakudi taluk, Ramanathapuram district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Puthur located?

Puthur is a village in Paramakudi taluk of Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the population of Puthur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Puthur village has a population of 1,599 across 389 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Puthur in?

Puthur falls under the Sivaganga Lok Sabha constituency (PC #31) of Tamil Nadu.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Puthur in?

Puthur falls under the Thirumayam assembly constituency (AC #181) of Tamil Nadu.

What is the literacy rate in Puthur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Puthur village is 68.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Puthur?

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

What is the nearest health centre to Puthur?

The nearest health facility to Puthur is Arockia Hospital (~50.9 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Puthur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Puthur, 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 Puthur from Ramanathapuram district centre?

Puthur is approximately 59 km (straight-line) from the centre of Ramanathapuram district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Puthur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Puthur village is 641948.

Which is the nearest town to Puthur?

Kodikulam (population 13,955, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 43 km from Puthur in a straight line.

How big is Puthur compared to other villages in Paramakudi taluk?

Puthur ranks 41 of 91 villages in Paramakudi taluk by Census 2011 population (1,599 residents).

How far is Puthur from Chennai?

Puthur is about 349 km from Chennai in a straight line (the state capital of Tamil Nadu); by road expect roughly 454 km.

How far is Puthur from Bengaluru?

Puthur is about 320 km from Bengaluru in a straight line; by road expect roughly 416 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Puthur?

Namanasamudram is the nearest railway station to Puthur, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Puthur?

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

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Puthur?

Government Hospital, Nachandupatti is the nearest hospital or health centre to Puthur, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 2 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Puthur?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Puthur, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Puthur?

AVM Fuel Service is the nearest petrol pump to Puthur, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Who is the MLA of Puthur?

Puthur falls under Thirumayam assembly constituency (AC 181). The sitting MLA is Regupathy.S (DMK).

Who is the MP for Puthur?

Puthur is in Sivaganga Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Karti Chidambaram (INC).

What is the population of Puthur in 2026?

Puthur is estimated at 1,885 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,599 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Puthur 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; Puthur in Ramanathapuram 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, 2026-09-18
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)