Vellalapuram — Edappadi, Salem, Tamil Nadu

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LGD code: 633898
Pincode: 636306
Population: 13,143
Households: 3,546
Literacy rate: 54.3%
Sex ratio: 897 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 7,207

Key facts — Vellalapuram

LGD code: 633898
Pincode: 636306
Population (Census 2011): 13,143
Population (projected 2026): 15,496
Households: 3,546
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 897
Literacy rate: 54.3%
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: Dr.Venu Homoeopathy Clinic (22.4 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

Vellalapuram — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

13,143

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

15,496

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

3,546

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

4,181

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: 13,143Census 2011
Households: 3,546Census 2011
Literacy rate: 54.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 897 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 15,4962026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4,1812026 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

Vellalapuram on the map

Centred on Edappadi mandal

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📍 11.6713° N, 77.9975° EOpen in OSM →

Notable places near Vellalapuram · Edappadi mandal area

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Vellalapuram doesn't have its own precise centroid yet, so these places are nearby in the Edappadi mandal — sorted by distance from the village's approximate centre. Claim the village to add precise locations.

17 places mapped

PHC· 7
Bus stop· 4
Hospital· 4
School· 2

Education

School
Jyothi Vidyalaya Matric HR Sec School
📍 6.3 km awayOSM
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School
Malco Vidhyalaya Matric HR Sec School
📍 23.6 km awayOSM
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Healthcare

Hospital
Thangavelu Hospital
📍 22.3 km awayOSM
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PHC · clinic
Dr.Venu Homoeopathy Clinic
📍 22.4 km awayOSM
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PHC · clinic
Vinayaka Child Clinic
📍 22.5 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Thiyagaraja Hospital
📍 23.0 km awayOSM
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PHC · clinic
Guru Clinic, Raman Nagar
📍 23.0 km awayOSM
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PHC · clinic
SNS Clinic
📍 23.1 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Laxmi Narasimar Hospital
📍 23.1 km awayOSM
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PHC · clinic
Tarun Clinic
📍 23.1 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Rajamma Hospital
📍 23.2 km awayOSM
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PHC · clinic
Kasthuri Clinic
📍 23.2 km awayOSM
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PHC · doctors
Dr. Mathappan
📍 23.5 km awayOSM
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Transport

Bus stop · highway
Koonur
📍 22.3 km awayOSM
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Bus stop · highway
Kunjandiyur
📍 22.4 km awayOSM
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Bus stop · highway
Raman Nagar
📍 23.1 km awayOSM
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Bus stop · highway
Sampalli
📍 23.5 km awayOSM
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What is the pincode of Vellalapuram?

The pincode of Vellalapuram, Edappadi mandal, Salem district, Tamil Nadu is 636306.

In which district is Vellalapuram located?

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

What is the population of Vellalapuram as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Vellalapuram village has a population of 13,143 across 3,546 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Vellalapuram in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Vellalapuram in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Vellalapuram?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Vellalapuram village is 54.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Vellalapuram?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Vellalapuram village is 897 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Vellalapuram?

The nearest health facility to Vellalapuram is Thangavelu Hospital (~22.3 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Vellalapuram?

12 schemes currently match residents of Vellalapuram, 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 Vellalapuram?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Vellalapuram village is 633898.

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