Vadakumarai — Thalaivasal, Salem, Tamil Nadu

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LGD code: 634304
Pincode: 636121
Population: 2,055
Households: 549
Literacy rate: 65.9%
Sex ratio: 1033 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,295

Key facts — Vadakumarai

LGD code: 634304
Pincode: 636121
Population (Census 2011): 2,055
Population (projected 2026): 2,423
Households: 549
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1033
Literacy rate: 65.9%
Lok Sabha constituency: Kallakurichi
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Sankarapuram
Member of Parliament: Malaiyarasan D
Member of Legislative Assembly: Rakesh R
Block / Mandal: Thalaivasal

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

Vadakumarai — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,055

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,423

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

549

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

647

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: 2,055Census 2011
Households: 549Census 2011
Literacy rate: 65.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1033 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,4232026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 6472026 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

Vadakumarai on the map

Centred on Thalaivasal mandal

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Notable places near Vadakumarai · Thalaivasal mandal area

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

7 places mapped

Hospital· 5
Bus stop· 1
Fuel· 1

Healthcare

Hospital
Sai Speciality Hospital
📍 7.0 km awayOSM
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Hospital
N.S Hospital
📍 7.0 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Government Hospital, Kallakurichi
📍 7.2 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Palanivel Hospital
📍 7.4 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Lotus Hospital
📍 8.8 km awayOSM
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Commerce

Fuel
Bharat petroleum
📍 12.9 km awayOSM
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Transport

Bus stop · highway
Moorarpslayam
📍 8.4 km awayOSM
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What is the pincode of Vadakumarai?

The pincode of Vadakumarai, Thalaivasal mandal, Salem district, Tamil Nadu is 636121.

In which district is Vadakumarai located?

Vadakumarai is a village in Thalaivasal mandal of Salem district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the population of Vadakumarai as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Vadakumarai village has a population of 2,055 across 549 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Vadakumarai in?

Vadakumarai falls under the Kallakurichi Lok Sabha constituency (PC #14) of Tamil Nadu.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Vadakumarai in?

Vadakumarai falls under the Sankarapuram assembly constituency (AC #79) of Tamil Nadu.

What is the literacy rate in Vadakumarai?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Vadakumarai village is 65.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Vadakumarai?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Vadakumarai village is 1033 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Vadakumarai?

The nearest health facility to Vadakumarai is Sai Speciality Hospital (~7.0 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Vadakumarai?

12 schemes currently match residents of Vadakumarai, 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 Vadakumarai?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Vadakumarai village is 634304.

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