Thatchavayal village, Devakottai taluk | Pincode 630302

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LGD code: 640166
Pincode: 630302
Post office: Devakottai Palace
Population: 287
Households: 61
Literacy rate: 61.7%
Sex ratio: 1110 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 112

Census 2011 · in context

How Thatchavayal compares

By population, Thatchavayal ranks #73 of 91 villages in Devakottai mandal.

Literacy rate

61.7%

−8.9% vs mandal average

Thatchavayal: 61.7%
Devakottai mandal: 70.6%
Sivaganga district: 71.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,110

+131 vs mandal average

Thatchavayal: 1,110
Devakottai mandal: 979

Household size

people per home

4.7

+0.6 vs mandal average

Thatchavayal: 4.7
Devakottai mandal: 4.1

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

Thatchavayal at a glance

Thatchavayal is a village of 287 people in 61 households (Census 2011) in Devakottai taluk, Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu, the 73rd-largest of 91 villages in Devakottai taluk. Literacy is 62%, 9 points below the taluk average of 71% and the sex ratio is 1,110 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 630302, served by Devakottai Palace post office; the LGD village code is 640166. The village votes in Ariyalur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Rajendran S. The population is estimated at 338 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Thatchavayal · this village	287	62%	—
Thirumanavayal · Devakottai	1,524	71%	—
Kottur · Devakottai	863	76%	—
Udayachi · Devakottai	402	76%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Thatchavayal

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 20
Power hours (winter): 18
Primary school: 0
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
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: No
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: DEVAKOTTAI
Distance to nearest town (km): 4
Distance to district HQ (km): 48
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 5
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Thirumanavayal
Total area (ha): 101.73
Irrigated area (ha): 4.32
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Thatchavayal

LGD code: 640166
Pincode: 630302
Post office: Devakottai Palace
Population (Census 2011): 287
Population (projected 2026): 338
Households: 61
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1110
Literacy rate: 61.7%
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

Thatchavayal — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

287

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

338

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

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: 287Census 2011
Households: 61Census 2011
Literacy rate: 61.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1110 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3382026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 722026 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.

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September 2026

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Fish fry, curry allegedly sought as bribe; Tamil Nadu VAO suspended - INDIA - GENERAL

Reported by Kerala Kaumudi.

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Tamil Nadu to launch Agri Business Guidance Bureau, offer subsidies to farmer groups

Reported by The New Indian Express.

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Sep

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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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Fish fry, curry allegedly sought as bribe; Tamil Nadu VAO suspended - INDIA - GENERAL
Kerala Kaumudi22h ago
Tamil Nadu to launch Agri Business Guidance Bureau, offer subsidies to farmer groups
The New Indian Expressyesterday
Tamil Nadu moves SC seeking urgent Cauvery water release as Mettur stocks dwindle
Deccan Heraldyesterday
TN govt says Rs 247 crore crop loan waived; farmers say no big deal
The New Indian Express2 days ago
No matter the name, it must begin with this letter! A unique tradition in Tamil Nadu village
CNBC TV182 days ago
Three ministers hold talks, but TN farmers continue stir for crop loan waiver
The New Indian Express4 days ago

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People often ask about Thatchavayal

What is the pincode of Thatchavayal?

The pincode of Thatchavayal, Devakottai taluk, Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu is 630302. The post office is Devakottai Palace.

Which post office delivers to Thatchavayal?

Mail for Thatchavayal is delivered through Devakottai Palace post office, pincode 630302, in Devakottai taluk, Sivaganga district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Thatchavayal located?

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

What is the population of Thatchavayal as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Thatchavayal village has a population of 287 across 61 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Thatchavayal in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Thatchavayal in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Thatchavayal?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Thatchavayal village is 61.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Thatchavayal?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Thatchavayal village is 1110 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Thatchavayal?

12 schemes currently match residents of Thatchavayal, 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 Thatchavayal?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Thatchavayal village is 640166.

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

Thatchavayal ranks 73 of 91 villages in Devakottai taluk by Census 2011 population (287 residents).

Who is the MLA of Thatchavayal?

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

Who is the MP for Thatchavayal?

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

What is the population of Thatchavayal in 2026?

Thatchavayal is estimated at 338 people in 2026, up about 18% from 287 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Thatchavayal 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; Thatchavayal 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, 2026-09-19
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)