Anthakudi village, Devakottai taluk | Pincode 630408

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LGD code: 640199
Pincode: 630408
Post office: Tiruvegampet
Population: 1,474
Households: 397
Literacy rate: 72.7%
Sex ratio: 950 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 796
Distance to district centre: 99 km
Distance to mandal centre: 64 km
Distance to Chennai: 272 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 339 km
Nearest railway station: Adiyakkamangalam · 5 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Tharanika Clinic · 6 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Anthakudi compares

By population, Anthakudi ranks #31 of 91 villages in Devakottai mandal.

Literacy rate

72.7%

+2.1% vs mandal average

Anthakudi: 72.7%
Devakottai mandal: 70.6%
Sivaganga district: 71.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

950

−29 vs mandal average

Anthakudi: 950
Devakottai mandal: 979

Household size

people per home

3.7

−0.4 vs mandal average

Anthakudi: 3.7
Devakottai mandal: 4.1

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Anthakudi at a glance

Anthakudi is a village of 1,474 people in 397 households (Census 2011) in Devakottai taluk, Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu, the 31st-largest of 91 villages in Devakottai taluk. Literacy is 73%, 2 points above the taluk average of 71% and the sex ratio is 950 women per 1,000 men. It lies 99 km from the Sivaganga district centre, 18 km from Vadakkupoigainallur, the nearest town, 5 km from Adiyakkamangalam railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 630408, served by Tiruvegampet post office; the LGD village code is 640199. The nearest hospital or health centre is Tharanika Clinic, 6 km away. The village votes in Ariyalur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Rajendran S. The population is estimated at 1,738 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Anthakudi · this village	1,474	73%	—
Sigar · Mebo Adc	399	65%	0.8 km SW
Sigar · Kilvelur	1,663	77%	0.8 km SW
Koorathangudi · Kilvelur	1,473	73%	3 km SE
Veppathangudi · Thiruvarur	1,302	76%	3.3 km SW
Kavalagudi · Srimushnam	2,389	72%	3.3 km E
Kalyanasundarapuram · Aruppukkottai	240	69%	3.7 km W

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Anthakudi

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 20
Power hours (winter): 18
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: Yes
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: DEVAKOTTAI
Distance to nearest town (km): 24
Distance to district HQ (km): 46
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 24
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Tiruvegampattu
Total area (ha): 947.45
Irrigated area (ha): 226.93
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Anthakudi

LGD code: 640199
Pincode: 630408
Post office: Tiruvegampet
Population (Census 2011): 1,474
Population (projected 2026): 1,738
Households: 397
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 950
Literacy rate: 72.7%
Coordinates: 10.70850°N, 79.67878°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Chidambaram
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Ariyalur
Member of Parliament: Thol. Thirumavalavan
Member of Legislative Assembly: Rajendran S
Block / Mandal: Devakottai

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 Sivaganga district level

Then & Now

Anthakudi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,474

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,738

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

397

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

468

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: 1,474Census 2011
Households: 397Census 2011
Literacy rate: 72.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 950 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,7382026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4682026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 6,21,17,562ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,127NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 88.0%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.4%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 74.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 51.5%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 · Sivaganga district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 6,35,748PMAY-G · 6,35,748 of 9,57,825 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Sivaganga district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,23,089Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Sivaganga 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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Getting there

How to reach Anthakudi

Mandal centre

Devakottai · ≈ 64 km

≈ 2 h 12 min by car · 2 h 37 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Sivaganga · ≈ 99 km

≈ 3 h 23 min by car · 4 h 1 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,826 people

Vadakkupoigainallur · ≈ 18 km

≈ 37 min by car · 44 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Chennai272 kmcapital
Bengaluru339 km
Hyderabad753 km
Mumbai1183 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationAdiyakkamangalam5 km
Bus stopAnthagudi3 km
Hospital / PHCTharanika Clinic6 km
ATM / bankTamil Nadu Co-operative Bank17 km
Petrol pumpATB AGENCIES12 km
CollegeCentral University of TamilNadu13 km
Police stationThiruvarur Armed Reserve10 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Anthakudi

3 Temples mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕Nadutariappar TempleTemple2.0 km ↗
🛕Agastheesvarar Temple, KuzhaiyurTemple3.9 km ↗
🛕Thenmarudhur Agastheeswarar TempleTemple3.9 km ↗

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Lead story

September 2026

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TN govt says Rs 247 crore crop loan waived; farmers say no big deal

Reported by The New Indian Express.

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Sep

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No matter the name, it must begin with this letter! A unique tradition in Tamil Nadu village

Reported by CNBC TV18.

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Sep

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Three ministers hold talks, but TN farmers continue stir for crop loan waiver

Reported by The New Indian Express.

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News from Sivaganga & Tamil Nadu

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TN govt says Rs 247 crore crop loan waived; farmers say no big deal
The New Indian Express12h ago
No matter the name, it must begin with this letter! A unique tradition in Tamil Nadu village
CNBC TV1819h ago
Three ministers hold talks, but TN farmers continue stir for crop loan waiver
The New Indian Express2 days ago
Tamil Nadu: 40 farmers' associations continue protest as talks with ministers fail
DT Next2 days ago
Tamil Nadu: Ayan Reddiapatti village gets direct bus connectivity after 79 years of independence
Mid-Day4 days ago
Tamil Nadu Minister Vanni Arasu’s native village gets bus service for first time since Independence
The Indian Express4 days ago

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People often ask about Anthakudi

What is the pincode of Anthakudi?

The pincode of Anthakudi, Devakottai taluk, Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu is 630408. The post office is Tiruvegampet.

Which post office delivers to Anthakudi?

Mail for Anthakudi is delivered through Tiruvegampet post office, pincode 630408, in Devakottai taluk, Sivaganga district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Anthakudi located?

Anthakudi is a village in Devakottai taluk of Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the population of Anthakudi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Anthakudi village has a population of 1,474 across 397 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Anthakudi in?

Anthakudi falls under the Chidambaram Lok Sabha constituency (PC #27) of Tamil Nadu.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Anthakudi in?

Anthakudi falls under the Ariyalur assembly constituency (AC #149) of Tamil Nadu.

What is the literacy rate in Anthakudi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Anthakudi village is 72.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Anthakudi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Anthakudi village is 950 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Anthakudi?

12 schemes currently match residents of Anthakudi, 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.

How far is Anthakudi from Sivaganga district centre?

Anthakudi is approximately 99 km (straight-line) from the centre of Sivaganga district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Anthakudi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Anthakudi village is 640199.

Which is the nearest town to Anthakudi?

Vadakkupoigainallur (population 10,826, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 18 km from Anthakudi in a straight line.

How big is Anthakudi compared to other villages in Devakottai taluk?

Anthakudi ranks 31 of 91 villages in Devakottai taluk by Census 2011 population (1,474 residents).

How far is Anthakudi from Chennai?

Anthakudi is about 272 km from Chennai in a straight line (the state capital of Tamil Nadu); by road expect roughly 353 km.

How far is Anthakudi from Bengaluru?

Anthakudi is about 339 km from Bengaluru in a straight line; by road expect roughly 440 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Anthakudi?

Adiyakkamangalam is the nearest railway station to Anthakudi, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Anthakudi?

Anthagudi is the nearest bus stop to Anthakudi, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Anthakudi?

Tharanika Clinic is the nearest hospital or health centre to Anthakudi, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Anthakudi?

Tamil Nadu Co-operative Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Anthakudi, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 22 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Anthakudi?

ATB AGENCIES is the nearest petrol pump to Anthakudi, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 16 km.

Who is the MLA of Anthakudi?

Anthakudi falls under Ariyalur assembly constituency (AC 149). The sitting MLA is Rajendran S (AIADMK).

Who is the MP for Anthakudi?

Anthakudi is in Chidambaram Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Thol. Thirumavalavan (VCK).

What is the population of Anthakudi in 2026?

Anthakudi is estimated at 1,738 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,474 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Anthakudi in?

Tamil Nadu falls in the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) and the Southern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, cotton, groundnut, millets, chillies) of the ICAR classification; Anthakudi in Sivaganga district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-18
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)