Vanavasi — Mettur, Salem, Tamil Nadu

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LGD code: 633790
Pincode: 636457
Population: 6,704
Households: 1,780
Literacy rate: 51.1%
Sex ratio: 926 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 3,982

Key facts — Vanavasi

LGD code: 633790
Pincode: 636457
Population (Census 2011): 6,704
Population (projected 2026): 7,904
Households: 1,780
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 926
Literacy rate: 51.1%
Coordinates: 11.75090°N, 77.88405°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

Vanavasi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

6,704

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

7,904

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

1,780

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

2,099

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: 6,704Census 2011
Households: 1,780Census 2011
Literacy rate: 51.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 926 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 7,9042026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2,0992026 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 Vanavasi

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People often ask about Vanavasi

What is the pincode of Vanavasi?

The pincode of Vanavasi, Mettur mandal, Salem district, Tamil Nadu is 636457.

In which district is Vanavasi located?

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

What is the population of Vanavasi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Vanavasi village has a population of 6,704 across 1,780 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Vanavasi in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Vanavasi in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Vanavasi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Vanavasi village is 51.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Vanavasi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Vanavasi village is 926 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Vanavasi?

The nearest health facility to Vanavasi is SSS Hospital (~119 m).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Vanavasi?

12 schemes currently match residents of Vanavasi, 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 Vanavasi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Vanavasi village is 633790.

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