Pottaneri — Mettur, Salem, Tamil Nadu

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LGD code: 633766
Pincode: 636453
Population: 6,160
Households: 1,666
Literacy rate: 67.7%
Sex ratio: 886 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 2,507

Key facts — Pottaneri

LGD code: 633766
Pincode: 636453
Population (Census 2011): 6,160
Population (projected 2026): 7,263
Households: 1,666
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 886
Literacy rate: 67.7%
Coordinates: 11.82606°N, 77.90531°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Namakkal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Sankari
Member of Parliament: V. S. Matheswaran
Member of Legislative Assembly: Vetrivel. S
Block / Mandal: Mettur

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

Pottaneri — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

6,160

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

7,263

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

1,666

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

1,964

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: 6,160Census 2011
Households: 1,666Census 2011
Literacy rate: 67.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 886 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 7,2632026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1,9642026 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.

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Notable places in Pottaneri

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

5 places mapped

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Transport

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Dhanalakshmi thirumana Mandapam
📍 2.5 km awayOSM
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JSW
📍 861 m awayOSM
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Kullamudaiyanoor
📍 1.5 km awayOSM
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Pottaneri
📍 173 m awayOSM
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Bus stop · highway
Shanmuga Nagar
📍 3.8 km awayOSM
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People often ask about Pottaneri

What is the pincode of Pottaneri?

The pincode of Pottaneri, Mettur mandal, Salem district, Tamil Nadu is 636453.

In which district is Pottaneri located?

Pottaneri is a village in Mettur mandal of Salem district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the population of Pottaneri as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Pottaneri village has a population of 6,160 across 1,666 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Pottaneri in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Pottaneri in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Pottaneri?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Pottaneri village is 67.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Pottaneri?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Pottaneri village is 886 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Pottaneri?

12 schemes currently match residents of Pottaneri, 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 Pottaneri?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Pottaneri village is 633766.

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