Pakkanadu — Edappadi, Salem, Tamil Nadu

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LGD code: 633894
Pincode: 636501
Population: 6,842
Households: 1,870
Literacy rate: 47%
Sex ratio: 919 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 4,126

Key facts — Pakkanadu

LGD code: 633894
Pincode: 636501
Population (Census 2011): 6,842
Population (projected 2026): 8,067
Households: 1,870
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 919
Literacy rate: 47.0%
Coordinates: 11.70081°N, 77.82169°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Namakkal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Sankari
Member of Parliament: V. S. Matheswaran
Member of Legislative Assembly: Vetrivel. S
Block / Mandal: Edappadi
Nearest PHC: Suresh Physiotherapy Clinic (11.5 km)
Nearest post office: Salem Camp Post Office (10.5 km)
Nearest railway station: Mettur Dam (11.6 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 Salem district level

Then & Now

Pakkanadu — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

6,842

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

8,067

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

1,870

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

2,205

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: 6,842Census 2011
Households: 1,870Census 2011
Literacy rate: 47.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 919 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 8,0672026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2,2052026 projection
Active job cards: 3,58,407MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 2,75,678MGNREGA · 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: 900NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 83.2%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.5%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 64.5%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 46.3%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 · Salem district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 6,35,748PMAY-G · 6,35,748 of 9,57,825 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Salem district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,23,089Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Salem 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Notable places in Pakkanadu

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

17 places mapped

Bus stop· 5
Hospital· 3
School· 3
PHC· 2
Post office· 2
Fire station· 1
Railway· 1

Education

School
St. Philomina's Middle School
📍 10.6 km awayOSM
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School
Vaidheeswaran Kovil School
📍 11.9 km awayOSM
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School
Vaitheeshwara Hr. Sec. School
📍 11.8 km awayOSM
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Healthcare

Hospital
Chinnakavur Hospital
📍 9.1 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Government Hospital
📍 369 m awayOSM
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Hospital
Salem Camp GH
📍 10.4 km awayOSM
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PHC · clinic
R P Clinic
📍 11.9 km awayOSM
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PHC · clinic
Suresh Physiotherapy Clinic
📍 11.5 km awayOSM
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Civic

Fire station
Mettur FIre and Rescue Dept.
📍 11.3 km awayOSM
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Post office
Mettur RS
📍 11.6 km awayOSM
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Post office
Salem Camp Post Office
📍 10.5 km awayOSM
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Transport

Bus stop · highway
Karumalai Koodal
📍 11.9 km awayOSM
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Bus stop · highway
R.S.
📍 11.6 km awayOSM
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Bus stop · highway
SALEM CAMP
📍 10.6 km awayOSM
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Bus stop · highway
Thangamapuripattinam
📍 10.9 km awayOSM
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Bus stop · highway
Vaitheeshwara School
📍 11.8 km awayOSM
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Railway · station
Mettur Dam
📍 11.6 km awayOSM
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People often ask about Pakkanadu

What is the pincode of Pakkanadu?

The pincode of Pakkanadu, Edappadi mandal, Salem district, Tamil Nadu is 636501.

In which district is Pakkanadu located?

Pakkanadu is a village in Edappadi mandal of Salem district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the population of Pakkanadu as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Pakkanadu village has a population of 6,842 across 1,870 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Pakkanadu in?

Pakkanadu falls under the Namakkal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #16) of Tamil Nadu.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Pakkanadu in?

Pakkanadu falls under the Sankari assembly constituency (AC #87) of Tamil Nadu.

What is the literacy rate in Pakkanadu?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Pakkanadu village is 47.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Pakkanadu?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Pakkanadu village is 919 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Pakkanadu?

The nearest health facility to Pakkanadu is Government Hospital (~369 m).

What is the nearest railway station to Pakkanadu?

The nearest railway station to Pakkanadu is Mettur Dam (~11.6 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Pakkanadu?

12 schemes currently match residents of Pakkanadu, 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.

What is the LGD code of Pakkanadu?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Pakkanadu village is 633894.

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