Darapuram — Kadayampatti, Salem, Tamil Nadu

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LGD code: 633822
Pincode: 636305
Population: 5,539
Households: 1,435
Literacy rate: 59.3%
Sex ratio: 894 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 2,749

Key facts — Darapuram

LGD code: 633822
Pincode: 636305
Population (Census 2011): 5,539
Population (projected 2026): 6,530
Households: 1,435
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 894
Literacy rate: 59.3%
Coordinates: 11.68617°N, 78.14841°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Salem
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Salem (west)
Member of Parliament: T. M. Selvaganapathi
Member of Legislative Assembly: S. Lakshmanan
Block / Mandal: Kadayampatti
Nearest police station: Alagapuram Police station (1.2 km)
Nearest PHC: Saraswathi Nursing Home (1.3 km)
Nearest bank: IndusInd Bank (1.4 km)
Nearest railway station: Salem Junction (4.2 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

Darapuram — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

5,539

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

6,530

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

1,435

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

1,692

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: 5,539Census 2011
Households: 1,435Census 2011
Literacy rate: 59.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 894 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 6,5302026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1,6922026 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 Darapuram

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

85 places mapped

Hospital· 19
Shop· 11
Fuel· 9
Temple· 7
Restaurant· 5
College· 4
School· 4
Bank· 3
Bus stop· 3
High school· 3
PHC· 3
Railway· 3
ATM· 2
Fast food· 2
Pharmacy· 2
Police· 2
Anganwadi· 1
Church· 1
Monument· 1

Religion

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Church
St Anthony's Shrine
📍 4.1 km awayOSM
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Cathedral of the Infant Jesus
📍 2.4 km awayOSM
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CSI Immanuel Church
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Temple
International Society for Krishna Consciousness Temple
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Temple · vaishnavism
ISKCON Salem
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Temple
Kumaragiri Temple
📍 6.2 km awayOSM
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Salem Sugawaneswar Temple
📍 3.5 km awayOSM
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Temple
Vennangudi Muniappan Temple
📍 3.2 km awayOSM
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Education

Anganwadi
Dream kids play school
📍 1.6 km awayOSM
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College
Govt Engineering College
📍 7.2 km awayOSM
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Healthcare

Hospital
AP medical center
📍 1.2 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Bioline laboratory
📍 1.1 km awayOSM
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Civic

Police
Alagapuram Police station
📍 1.2 km awayOSM
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Police
Government Railway Police Station
📍 4.2 km awayOSM
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Commerce

ATM
HDFC Bank
📍 4.1 km awayOSM
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ATM
HDFC Bank
📍 4.1 km awayOSM
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Transport

Bus stop · highway
Moongilpadi Bus Stop
📍 7.2 km awayOSM
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Bus stop · bus_station
SALEM BUS PORT
📍 4.4 km awayOSM
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Heritage & leisure

Monument · monument
AVR Roundabout
📍 2.5 km awayOSM
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People often ask about Darapuram

What is the pincode of Darapuram?

The pincode of Darapuram, Kadayampatti mandal, Salem district, Tamil Nadu is 636305.

In which district is Darapuram located?

Darapuram is a village in Kadayampatti mandal of Salem district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the population of Darapuram as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Darapuram village has a population of 5,539 across 1,435 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Darapuram in?

Darapuram falls under the Salem Lok Sabha constituency (PC #15) of Tamil Nadu.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Darapuram in?

Darapuram falls under the Salem (west) assembly constituency (AC #88) of Tamil Nadu.

What is the literacy rate in Darapuram?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Darapuram village is 59.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Darapuram?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Darapuram village is 894 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Darapuram?

The nearest health facility to Darapuram is Kavin Eniyan Hospital (~1.1 km).

What is the nearest railway station to Darapuram?

The nearest railway station to Darapuram is Salem Junction (~4.2 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Darapuram?

12 schemes currently match residents of Darapuram, 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 Darapuram?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Darapuram village is 633822.

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