Vanapadi village, Wallajah taluk | Pincode 632404

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LGD code: 933953
Pincode: 632404
Post office: Karai
Distance to district centre: 55 km
Distance to mandal centre: 71 km
Distance to Chennai: 103 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 188 km
Nearest railway station: Walaja Road Junction · 4 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Thirumalai Mission Hospital · <1 km

Vanapadi at a glance

Vanapadi is a revenue village in Wallajah taluk, Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu. It lies 55 km from the Ranipet district centre, 20 km from Ponnai, the nearest town, 4 km from Walaja Road Junction railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 632404, served by Karai post office; the LGD village code is 933953. The nearest hospital or health centre is Thirumalai Mission Hospital, <1 km away. The village votes in Gingee assembly constituency, represented by MLA Ganeshkumar A.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Vanapadi · this village	—	—	—
Ammoor · Wallajah	—	—	4.3 km NE
Thalangai · Sholinghur	2,510	68%	5.4 km W
Arungundram · Tiruporur	1,056	64%	6.3 km S
Thiruvalam · Katpadi	—	—	7.7 km NW
Kilminnal · Wallajah	8,004	75%	9 km W
Karnampattu · Katpadi	3,019	66%	9.5 km W

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LGD code: 933953
Pincode: 632404
Post office: Karai
Coordinates: 12.95701°N, 79.32806°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Arani
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Gingee
Member of Parliament: M.S. Tharanivendhan
Member of Legislative Assembly: Ganeshkumar A
Block / Mandal: Wallajah
Nearest PHC: JK Clinic (2.1 km)
Nearest bank: Home (1.9 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 Ranipet district level

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: —Census 2011
Households: —Census 2011
Literacy rate: —Census 2011
Sex ratio: —Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: —2026 projection
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 1,60,150MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,43,349MGNREGA · 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 · Ranipet district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 6,35,748PMAY-G · 6,35,748 of 9,57,825 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Ranipet district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,23,089Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Ranipet 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 in Vanapadi

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20 places mapped

Restaurant· 3
Shop· 2
ATM· 2
PHC· 2
College· 2
Hospital· 1
Church· 1
Temple· 1
Bus stop· 1
High school· 1
Mosque· 1
Fast food· 1
Monument· 1
Pharmacy· 1

Religion

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Church
New Life Prince Of Peace Church
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Temple
Dakshinamoorthy Temple
📍 2.0 km awayOSM
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Mosque
Navalpur Jamiya Masjid, Ranipet
📍 2.4 km awayOSM
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Education

High school
Grace Matriculation Higher Secondary School
📍 2.4 km awayOSM
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College
Scudder College Of Nursing
📍 2.5 km awayOSM
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College
Scudder College Of Allied Health Sciences
📍 2.6 km awayOSM
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Healthcare

Hospital
Thirumalai Mission Hospital
📍 812 m awayOSM
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PHC · clinic
JK Clinic
📍 2.1 km awayOSM
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PHC · clinic
Kannans Homoeo Clinic
📍 2.5 km awayOSM
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Pharmacy
Apollo Pharmacy
📍 2.6 km awayOSM
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Commerce

Restaurant
Amirtha
📍 1.4 km awayOSM
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Shop · motorcycle_repair
Ranipet Motors
📍 1.5 km awayOSM
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ATM
Home
📍 1.9 km awayOSM
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ATM
IDBI Bank
📍 2.5 km awayOSM
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Fast food
Mom's Kitchen
📍 2.5 km awayOSM
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Shop · leather
Soho
📍 2.6 km awayOSM
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Restaurant
Dhanalakshmi Bhavan
📍 2.6 km awayOSM
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Restaurant
Pizzaland
📍 2.6 km awayOSM
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Transport

Bus stop · highway
Kaarai Bus stop
📍 2.3 km awayOSM
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Heritage & leisure

Monument · memorial
Dr.SIlas Scudder
📍 2.6 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Vanapadi

Mandal centre

Wallajah · ≈ 71 km

≈ 2 h 25 min by car · 2 h 52 min by bike

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District centre

Ranipet · ≈ 55 km

≈ 1 h 52 min by car · 2 h 13 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,190 people

Ponnai · ≈ 20 km

≈ 42 min by car · 49 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Chennai103 kmcapital
Bengaluru188 km
Hyderabad501 km
Mumbai968 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationWalaja Road Junction4 km
Bus stopKaarai Bus stop2 km
Hospital / PHCThirumalai Mission Hospital<1 km
ATM / bankHome2 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum4 km
CollegeScudder College Of Nursing3 km
Police stationRanipet Police Station3 km

Nearest to the village

Bus stop: Kaarai Bus stop2.3 km
Health centre: Thirumalai Mission Hospitalunder 1 km
Bank / ATM: Home1.9 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Vanapadi

2 Churchs, 5 Temples, 1 Mosque mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

⛪New Life Prince Of Peace ChurchChurch1.5 km ↗
🛕Dakshinamoorthy TempleTemple2.0 km ↗
🕌Navalpur Jamiya Masjid, RanipetMosque2.4 km ↗
🛕Sri Santha Anjaneyar TempleTemple2.7 km ↗
🛕Lord MuruganTemple3.2 km ↗
⛪Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchChurch3.5 km ↗
🛕Ayyappan TempleTemple3.7 km ↗
🛕Sai Baba TempleTemple3.8 km ↗

Education · within 5 km

Schools & colleges near Vanapadi

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🎓Grace Matriculation Higher Secondary SchoolHigh school2.4 km ↗
🎓Scudder College Of NursingCollege2.5 km ↗
🎓Scudder College Of Allied Health SciencesCollege2.6 km ↗
🏫Gangadara Mudaliar Aided Middle SchoolSchool2.7 km ↗
🎓Vitva Ratna Villa Girls Higher Secondary SchoolHigh school2.9 km ↗
🏫Beattie Memorial Girls Teacher Training InstituteSchool2.9 km ↗
🏫Beattie Memorial Matriculation SchoolSchool3.0 km ↗
🎓Government Adi Dravidar Welfare Higher Secondary SchoolHigh school3.0 km ↗
🏫Seventh-Day Adventist Matriculation SchoolSchool3.4 km ↗
🏫Rajeswari Town Aided Primary SchoolSchool3.7 km ↗

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September 2026

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Three ministers hold talks, but TN farmers continue stir for crop loan waiver

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

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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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Hartalika Teej

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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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Radha Ashtami

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News from Ranipet & Tamil Nadu

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Three ministers hold talks, but TN farmers continue stir for crop loan waiver
The New Indian Express18h 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
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Tamil Nadu: Panchayat secretary suspensed for caste slur
DT Next8 days ago
Central Government Intervention via CPGRAMS Resolves Long-Pending Village Infrastructure Issues in Tamil Nadu
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People often ask about Vanapadi

What is the pincode of Vanapadi?

The pincode of Vanapadi, Wallajah taluk, Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu is 632404. The post office is Karai.

Which post office delivers to Vanapadi?

Mail for Vanapadi is delivered through Karai post office, pincode 632404, in Wallajah taluk, Ranipet district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Vanapadi located?

Vanapadi is a village in Wallajah taluk of Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu, India.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Vanapadi in?

Vanapadi falls under the Arani Lok Sabha constituency (PC #12) of Tamil Nadu.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Vanapadi in?

Vanapadi falls under the Gingee assembly constituency (AC #70) of Tamil Nadu.

What is the nearest health centre to Vanapadi?

The nearest health facility to Vanapadi is Thirumalai Mission Hospital (~812 m).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Vanapadi?

12 schemes currently match residents of Vanapadi, 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 Vanapadi from Ranipet district centre?

Vanapadi is approximately 55 km (straight-line) from the centre of Ranipet district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Vanapadi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Vanapadi village is 933953.

Which is the nearest town to Vanapadi?

Ponnai (population 10,190, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 20 km from Vanapadi in a straight line.

How far is Vanapadi from Chennai?

Vanapadi is about 103 km from Chennai in a straight line (the state capital of Tamil Nadu); by road expect roughly 134 km.

How far is Vanapadi from Bengaluru?

Vanapadi is about 188 km from Bengaluru in a straight line; by road expect roughly 244 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Vanapadi?

Walaja Road Junction is the nearest railway station to Vanapadi, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Vanapadi?

Kaarai Bus stop is the nearest bus stop to Vanapadi, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 3 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Vanapadi?

Thirumalai Mission Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Vanapadi, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Vanapadi?

Home is the nearest ATM or bank to Vanapadi, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 3 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Vanapadi?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Vanapadi, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Who is the MLA of Vanapadi?

Vanapadi falls under Gingee assembly constituency (AC 70). The sitting MLA is Ganeshkumar A (Pattali Makkal Katchi).

Who is the MP for Vanapadi?

Vanapadi is in Arani Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is M.S. Tharanivendhan (DMK).

Which schools and colleges are near Vanapadi?

Within 5 km of Vanapadi: Grace Matriculation Higher Secondary School (2.4 km), Scudder College Of Nursing (2.5 km), Scudder College Of Allied Health Sciences (2.6 km), Gangadara Mudaliar Aided Middle School (2.7 km) and 6 more, as mapped by OpenStreetMap.

Which agro-climatic zone is Vanapadi 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; Vanapadi in Ranipet district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-07
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-16
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

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Latest posts

Three ministers hold talks, but TN farmers continue stir for crop loan waiver

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

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

Notable persons of Vanapadi

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Upcoming events

Vinayagar Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Gram Sabha — Q3 2026

Gandhi Jayanti

News from Ranipet & Tamil Nadu

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People often ask about Vanapadi

What is the pincode of Vanapadi?

Which post office delivers to Vanapadi?

In which district is Vanapadi located?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Vanapadi in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Vanapadi in?

What is the nearest health centre to Vanapadi?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Vanapadi?

How far is Vanapadi from Ranipet district centre?

What is the LGD code of Vanapadi?

Which is the nearest town to Vanapadi?

How far is Vanapadi from Chennai?

How far is Vanapadi from Bengaluru?

Which is the nearest railway station to Vanapadi?

Which is the nearest bus stop to Vanapadi?

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Vanapadi?

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Vanapadi?

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Vanapadi?

Who is the MLA of Vanapadi?

Who is the MP for Vanapadi?

Which schools and colleges are near Vanapadi?

Which agro-climatic zone is Vanapadi in?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Vanapadi on the map

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Religion

Education

Healthcare

Commerce

Transport

Heritage & leisure

Latest posts

Three ministers hold talks, but TN farmers continue stir for crop loan waiver

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

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

Notable persons of Vanapadi

Open jobs in Vanapadi

Upcoming events

Vinayagar Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami