Alathur village, Mannargudi taluk | Pincode 614905

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LGD code: 638281
Pincode: 614905
Post office: Vadaseri
Population: 1,838
Households: 484
Literacy rate: 66.8%
Sex ratio: 962 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 993

Census 2011 · in context

How Alathur compares

By population, Alathur ranks #49 of 88 villages in Mannargudi mandal.

Literacy rate

66.8%

−5.7% vs mandal average

Alathur: 66.8%
Mannargudi mandal: 72.5%
Thiruvarur district: 74.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

962

−60 vs mandal average

Alathur: 962
Mannargudi mandal: 1,022

Household size

people per home

3.8

Same as the mandal average

Alathur: 3.8
Mannargudi mandal: 3.8

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

Alathur at a glance

Alathur is a village of 1,838 people in 484 households (Census 2011) in Mannargudi taluk, Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu, the 49th-largest of 88 villages in Mannargudi taluk. Literacy is 67%, 6 points below the taluk average of 73% and the sex ratio is 962 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 614905, served by Vadaseri post office; the LGD village code is 638281. The village votes in Orathanadu assembly constituency, represented by MLA R. Vaithilingam. The population is estimated at 2,167 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Alathur

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 12
Power hours (winter): 10
Primary school: 2
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: 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: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: NEEDAMANGALAM
Distance to nearest town (km): 21
Distance to district HQ (km): 21
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 21
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Alathur
Total area (ha): 419.65
Irrigated area (ha): 265.56
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Alathur

LGD code: 638281
Pincode: 614905
Post office: Vadaseri
Population (Census 2011): 1,838
Population (projected 2026): 2,167
Households: 484
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 962
Literacy rate: 66.8%
Lok Sabha constituency: Thanjavur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Orathanadu
Member of Parliament: S. Murasoli
Member of Legislative Assembly: R. Vaithilingam
Block / Mandal: Mannargudi

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

Alathur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,838

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,167

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

484

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

571

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: 1,838Census 2011
Households: 484Census 2011
Literacy rate: 66.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 962 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,1672026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 5712026 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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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 Expressyesterday
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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Make Tamil Nadu gram sabhas role model for entire nation, Kamal Haasan writes to CM Vijay
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What is the pincode of Alathur?

The pincode of Alathur, Mannargudi taluk, Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu is 614905. The post office is Vadaseri.

Which post office delivers to Alathur?

Mail for Alathur is delivered through Vadaseri post office, pincode 614905, in Mannargudi taluk, Thiruvarur district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Alathur located?

Alathur is a village in Mannargudi taluk of Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the population of Alathur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Alathur village has a population of 1,838 across 484 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Alathur in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Alathur in?

Alathur falls under the Orathanadu assembly constituency (AC #175) of Tamil Nadu.

What is the literacy rate in Alathur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Alathur village is 66.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Alathur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Alathur village is 962 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Alathur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Alathur, 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 Alathur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Alathur village is 638281.

How big is Alathur compared to other villages in Mannargudi taluk?

Alathur ranks 49 of 88 villages in Mannargudi taluk by Census 2011 population (1,838 residents).

Who is the MLA of Alathur?

Alathur falls under Orathanadu assembly constituency (AC 175). The sitting MLA is R. Vaithilingam (DMK).

Who is the MP for Alathur?

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

What is the population of Alathur in 2026?

Alathur is estimated at 2,167 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,838 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Alathur 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; Alathur 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)