Avanam village, Peravurani taluk | Pincode 614623

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LGD code: 639156
Pincode: 614623
Post office: Avanam
Population: 3,051
Households: 799
Literacy rate: 77.3%
Sex ratio: 1147 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,140
Distance to district centre: 46 km
Distance to mandal centre: 3 km
Distance to Chennai: 330 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 339 km
Nearest railway station: Peravurani · 8 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: SIiva Siddha Clinic · <1 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Avanam compares

By population, Avanam ranks #8 of 76 villages in Peravurani mandal.

Literacy rate

77.3%

+7.9% vs mandal average

Avanam: 77.3%
Peravurani mandal: 69.4%
Thanjavur district: 74.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,147

+97 vs mandal average

Avanam: 1,147
Peravurani mandal: 1,050

Household size

people per home

3.8

Same as the mandal average

Avanam: 3.8
Peravurani mandal: 3.8

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

Avanam at a glance

Avanam is a village of 3,051 people in 799 households (Census 2011) in Peravurani taluk, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, the 8th-largest of 76 villages in Peravurani taluk. Literacy is 77%, 8 points above the taluk average of 69% and the sex ratio is 1,147 women per 1,000 men. It lies 46 km from the Thanjavur district centre, 41 km from Kodikulam, the nearest town, 8 km from Peravurani railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 614623, served by Avanam post office; the LGD village code is 639156. Mapped within or next to the village: primary health centre. The village votes in Alangudi assembly constituency, represented by MLA Siva.V.Meyyanathan. The population is estimated at 3,597 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Avanam · this village	3,051	77%	—
Arasalamkarambai · Peravurani	5	60%	1.8 km E
Pulichankadu · Peravurani	0	—	1.8 km W
Pulichangadu · Alangudi	1,486	64%	1.8 km W
Periyanayagipuram · Peravurani	3,311	64%	1.9 km W
Karambakkadu · Peravurani	539	69%	2.4 km SW
Panchanathipuram · Peravurani	662	70%	2.5 km S

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Avanam

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): 20
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 1
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: Yes
Sub post office: Yes
Commercial bank: Yes
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: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: PERAVURANI
Distance to nearest town (km): 10
Distance to district HQ (km): 70
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 10
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Periyanayagipuram
Total area (ha): 443.92
Irrigated area (ha): 177.8
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Avanam

LGD code: 639156
Pincode: 614623
Post office: Avanam
Population (Census 2011): 3,051
Population (projected 2026): 3,597
Households: 799
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1147
Literacy rate: 77.3%
Coordinates: 10.32921°N, 79.13828°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Sivaganga
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Alangudi
Member of Parliament: Karti Chidambaram
Member of Legislative Assembly: Siva.V.Meyyanathan
Block / Mandal: Peravurani
Nearest PHC: SIiva Siddha Clinic (0.2 km)

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 Thanjavur district level

Then & Now

Avanam — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

3,051

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

3,597

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

799

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

942

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: 3,051Census 2011
Households: 799Census 2011
Literacy rate: 77.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1147 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3,5972026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 9422026 projection
Active job cards: 2,78,070MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 2,45,953MGNREGA · 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: 934NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 86.4%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.8%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 79.6%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 59.0%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 · Thanjavur district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 6,35,748PMAY-G · 6,35,748 of 9,57,825 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Thanjavur district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,23,089Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Thanjavur 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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Notable places in Avanam

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

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Healthcare

PHC · clinic
SIiva Siddha Clinic
📍 176 m awayOSM
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PHC · clinic
Dr.Rajendran.Clinic
📍 774 m awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Avanam

Mandal centre

Peravurani · ≈ 2.8 km

≈ 6 min by car · 7 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Thanjavur · ≈ 46 km

≈ 1 h 34 min by car · 1 h 52 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 13,955 people

Kodikulam · ≈ 41 km

≈ 1 h 25 min by car · 1 h 41 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Chennai330 kmcapital
Bengaluru339 km
Hyderabad788 km
Mumbai1182 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationPeravurani8 km
Bus stopManikoondu22 km
Hospital / PHCSIiva Siddha Clinic<1 km
ATM / bankCity Union Bank22 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum26 km
CollegeSubramaniam Polytechnic College36 km
Police stationG327 km

Nearest to the village

Health centre: SIiva Siddha Clinicunder 1 km

Village amenities · Census 2011 / OpenStreetMap within 2 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 Thanjavur & Tamil Nadu

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TN govt says Rs 247 crore crop loan waived; farmers say no big deal
The New Indian Expressyesterday
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 Express3 days ago
Tamil Nadu: 40 farmers' associations continue protest as talks with ministers fail
dtnext.in4 days ago
Tamil Nadu: Ayan Reddiapatti village gets direct bus connectivity after 79 years of independence
mid-day.com5 days ago
Tamil Nadu Minister Vanni Arasu’s native village gets bus service for first time since Independence
The Indian Express5 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Avanam

What is the pincode of Avanam?

The pincode of Avanam, Peravurani taluk, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu is 614623. The post office is Avanam.

Which post office delivers to Avanam?

Mail for Avanam is delivered through Avanam post office, pincode 614623, in Peravurani taluk, Thanjavur district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Avanam located?

Avanam is a village in Peravurani taluk of Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the population of Avanam as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Avanam village has a population of 3,051 across 799 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Avanam in?

Avanam falls under the Sivaganga Lok Sabha constituency (PC #31) of Tamil Nadu.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Avanam in?

Avanam falls under the Alangudi assembly constituency (AC #182) of Tamil Nadu.

What is the literacy rate in Avanam?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Avanam village is 77.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Avanam?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Avanam village is 1147 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Avanam?

The nearest health facility to Avanam is SIiva Siddha Clinic (~176 m).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Avanam?

12 schemes currently match residents of Avanam, 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 Avanam from Thanjavur district centre?

Avanam is approximately 46 km (straight-line) from the centre of Thanjavur district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Avanam?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Avanam village is 639156.

Which is the nearest town to Avanam?

Kodikulam (population 13,955, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 41 km from Avanam in a straight line.

How big is Avanam compared to other villages in Peravurani taluk?

Avanam ranks 8 of 76 villages in Peravurani taluk by Census 2011 population (3,051 residents).

How far is Avanam from Chennai?

Avanam is about 330 km from Chennai in a straight line (the state capital of Tamil Nadu); by road expect roughly 429 km.

How far is Avanam from Bengaluru?

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

Which is the nearest railway station to Avanam?

Peravurani is the nearest railway station to Avanam, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Avanam?

Manikoondu is the nearest bus stop to Avanam, about 22 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 29 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Avanam?

SIiva Siddha Clinic is the nearest hospital or health centre to Avanam, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Avanam?

City Union Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Avanam, about 22 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 28 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Avanam?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Avanam, about 26 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 34 km.

Who is the MLA of Avanam?

Avanam falls under Alangudi assembly constituency (AC 182). The sitting MLA is Siva.V.Meyyanathan (DMK).

Who is the MP for Avanam?

Avanam is in Sivaganga Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Karti Chidambaram (INC).

What is the population of Avanam in 2026?

Avanam is estimated at 3,597 people in 2026, up about 18% from 3,051 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Avanam 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; Avanam in Thanjavur 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)