Periyakothur village, Koothanallur taluk | Pincode 610206

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LGD code: 638191
Pincode: 610206
Post office: Vadapathimangalam
Population: 824
Households: 206
Literacy rate: 67.4%
Sex ratio: 976 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 482

Census 2011 · in context

How Periyakothur compares

By population, Periyakothur ranks #50 of 51 villages in Koothanallur mandal.

Literacy rate

67.4%

−5.1% vs mandal average

Periyakothur: 67.4%
Koothanallur mandal: 72.5%
Thiruvarur district: 74.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

976

−48 vs mandal average

Periyakothur: 976
Koothanallur mandal: 1,024

Household size

people per home

4.0

+0.1 vs mandal average

Periyakothur: 4.0
Koothanallur mandal: 3.9

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

Periyakothur at a glance

Periyakothur is a village of 824 people in 206 households (Census 2011) in Koothanallur taluk, Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu, the 50th-largest of 51 villages in Koothanallur taluk. Literacy is 67%, 5 points below the taluk average of 73% and the sex ratio is 976 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 610206, served by Vadapathimangalam post office; the LGD village code is 638191. The village votes in Mannargudi assembly constituency, represented by MLA Kamaraj. S. The population is estimated at 971 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Periyakothur

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 15
Power hours (winter): 12
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
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: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: NEEDAMANGALAM
Distance to nearest town (km): 6
Distance to district HQ (km): 17
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 42
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Periyakothur
Total area (ha): 293.58
Irrigated area (ha): 254
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Periyakothur

LGD code: 638191
Pincode: 610206
Post office: Vadapathimangalam
Population (Census 2011): 824
Population (projected 2026): 971
Households: 206
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 976
Literacy rate: 67.4%
Lok Sabha constituency: Thanjavur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Mannargudi
Member of Parliament: S. Murasoli
Member of Legislative Assembly: Kamaraj. S
Block / Mandal: Koothanallur

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 Thiruvarur district level

Then & Now

Periyakothur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

824

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

971

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

206

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

243

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: 824Census 2011
Households: 206Census 2011
Literacy rate: 67.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 976 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 9712026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 2432026 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: 901NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 91.2%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.6%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 71.0%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 58.2%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 · Thiruvarur district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 6,35,748PMAY-G · 6,35,748 of 9,57,825 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Thiruvarur district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,23,089Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Thiruvarur 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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Three ministers hold talks, but TN farmers continue stir for crop loan waiver

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Tamil Nadu: Ayan Reddiapatti village gets direct bus connectivity after 79 years of independence

Reported by Mid-Day.

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Sep

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Tamil Nadu Minister Vanni Arasu’s native village gets bus service for first time since Independence

Reported by The Indian Express.

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Three ministers hold talks, but TN farmers continue stir for crop loan waiver
The New Indian Express19h ago
Tamil Nadu: Ayan Reddiapatti village gets direct bus connectivity after 79 years of independence
Mid-Day2 days ago
Tamil Nadu Minister Vanni Arasu’s native village gets bus service for first time since Independence
The Indian Express2 days ago
SWELECT Energy Systems Commissions 5 MW Solar Power Plant in Tamil Nadu for AAI Project
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Tamil Nadu: Panchayat secretary suspensed for caste slur
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Central Government Intervention via CPGRAMS Resolves Long-Pending Village Infrastructure Issues in Tamil Nadu
PIB9 days ago

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What is the pincode of Periyakothur?

The pincode of Periyakothur, Koothanallur taluk, Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu is 610206. The post office is Vadapathimangalam.

Which post office delivers to Periyakothur?

Mail for Periyakothur is delivered through Vadapathimangalam post office, pincode 610206, in Koothanallur taluk, Thiruvarur district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Periyakothur located?

Periyakothur is a village in Koothanallur taluk of Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the population of Periyakothur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Periyakothur village has a population of 824 across 206 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Periyakothur in?

Periyakothur falls under the Thanjavur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #30) of Tamil Nadu.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Periyakothur in?

Periyakothur falls under the Mannargudi assembly constituency (AC #167) of Tamil Nadu.

What is the literacy rate in Periyakothur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Periyakothur village is 67.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Periyakothur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Periyakothur village is 976 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Periyakothur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Periyakothur, 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 Periyakothur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Periyakothur village is 638191.

How big is Periyakothur compared to other villages in Koothanallur taluk?

Periyakothur ranks 50 of 51 villages in Koothanallur taluk by Census 2011 population (824 residents).

Who is the MLA of Periyakothur?

Periyakothur falls under Mannargudi assembly constituency (AC 167). The sitting MLA is Kamaraj. S (Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam).

Who is the MP for Periyakothur?

Periyakothur is in Thanjavur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is S. Murasoli (DMK).

What is the population of Periyakothur in 2026?

Periyakothur is estimated at 971 people in 2026, up about 18% from 824 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Periyakothur 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; Periyakothur in Thiruvarur 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, 2026-09-16
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)