Athikottai village, Mannargudi taluk | Pincode 614018

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LGD code: 638229
Pincode: 614018
Post office: Ullikottai
Population: 726
Households: 184
Literacy rate: 75.1%
Sex ratio: 1028 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 425
Distance to district centre: 34 km
Distance to mandal centre: 29 km
Distance to Chennai: 310 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 339 km
Nearest railway station: Pattukkottai · 4 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Krishna Hospital · 3 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Athikottai compares

By population, Athikottai ranks #79 of 88 villages in Mannargudi mandal.

Literacy rate

75.1%

+2.6% vs mandal average

Athikottai: 75.1%
Mannargudi mandal: 72.5%
Thiruvarur district: 74.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,028

+6 vs mandal average

Athikottai: 1,028
Mannargudi mandal: 1,022

Household size

people per home

3.9

+0.1 vs mandal average

Athikottai: 3.9
Mannargudi mandal: 3.8

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

Athikottai at a glance

Athikottai is a village of 726 people in 184 households (Census 2011) in Mannargudi taluk, Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu, the 79th-largest of 88 villages in Mannargudi taluk. Literacy is 75%, 3 points above the taluk average of 73% and the sex ratio is 1,028 women per 1,000 men. It lies 34 km from the Thiruvarur district centre, 18 km from Vallur, the nearest town, 4 km from Pattukkottai railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 614018, served by Ullikottai post office; the LGD village code is 638229. The nearest hospital or health centre is Krishna Hospital, 3 km away. The village votes in Orathanadu assembly constituency, represented by MLA R. Vaithilingam. The population is estimated at 856 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Athikottai · this village	726	75%	—
Nattuchalai · Pattukkottai	2,956	73%	1.1 km E
Soorapallam · Pattukkottai	2,573	73%	2.4 km W
Thittakudi · Pattukkottai	737	81%	3.7 km N
Ponnavarayankottai · Pattukkottai	982	78%	3.7 km S
Aladikkumulai · Pattukkottai	3,094	74%	3.8 km W
Pattukkottai · Pattukkottai	—	—	4.1 km SW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Athikottai

Treated tap water: No
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): 12
Power hours (winter): 10
Primary school: 1
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: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: NEEDAMANGALAM
Distance to nearest town (km): 12
Distance to district HQ (km): 35
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 12
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Serumangalam
Total area (ha): 193.11
Irrigated area (ha): 145.61
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Athikottai

LGD code: 638229
Pincode: 614018
Post office: Ullikottai
Population (Census 2011): 726
Population (projected 2026): 856
Households: 184
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1028
Literacy rate: 75.1%
Coordinates: 10.44977°N, 79.34075°E
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

Athikottai — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

726

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

856

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

184

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

217

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: 726Census 2011
Households: 184Census 2011
Literacy rate: 75.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1028 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 8562026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2172026 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Athikottai

Mandal centre

Mannargudi · ≈ 29 km

≈ 59 min by car · 1 h 10 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Thiruvarur · ≈ 34 km

≈ 1 h 10 min by car · 1 h 24 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 11,935 people

Vallur · ≈ 18 km

≈ 36 min by car · 43 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Chennai310 kmcapital
Bengaluru339 km
Hyderabad777 km
Mumbai1184 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationPattukkottai4 km
Bus stopManikoondu4 km
Hospital / PHCKrishna Hospital3 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India4 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil11 km
CollegeSt. John Bebritto College of Education41 km
Police stationG313 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Athikottai

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

🛕Vishalakshi Ambika Sametha Kasi Vishwanatha Swamy TempleTemple3.5 km ↗
🛕SHREE PRASANNA VENKATESA PERUMAL TEMPLETemple3.5 km ↗
🛕Pattukottai Kottai Shiva TempleTemple4.2 km ↗

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Lead story

September 2026

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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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Sep

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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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News from Thiruvarur & Tamil Nadu

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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
scanx.trade8 days ago
Tamil Nadu: Panchayat secretary suspensed for caste slur
DT Next9 days ago
Make Tamil Nadu gram sabhas role model for entire nation, Kamal Haasan writes to CM Vijay
DT Next10 days ago

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People often ask about Athikottai

What is the pincode of Athikottai?

The pincode of Athikottai, Mannargudi taluk, Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu is 614018. The post office is Ullikottai.

Which post office delivers to Athikottai?

Mail for Athikottai is delivered through Ullikottai post office, pincode 614018, in Mannargudi taluk, Thiruvarur district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Athikottai located?

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

What is the population of Athikottai as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Athikottai village has a population of 726 across 184 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Athikottai in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Athikottai in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Athikottai?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Athikottai village is 75.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Athikottai?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Athikottai village is 1028 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Athikottai?

12 schemes currently match residents of Athikottai, 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 Athikottai from Thiruvarur district centre?

Athikottai is approximately 34 km (straight-line) from the centre of Thiruvarur district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Athikottai?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Athikottai village is 638229.

Which is the nearest town to Athikottai?

Vallur (population 11,935, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 18 km from Athikottai in a straight line.

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

Athikottai ranks 79 of 88 villages in Mannargudi taluk by Census 2011 population (726 residents).

How far is Athikottai from Chennai?

Athikottai is about 310 km from Chennai in a straight line (the state capital of Tamil Nadu); by road expect roughly 403 km.

How far is Athikottai from Bengaluru?

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

Which is the nearest railway station to Athikottai?

Pattukkottai is the nearest railway station to Athikottai, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Athikottai?

Manikoondu is the nearest bus stop to Athikottai, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Athikottai?

Krishna Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Athikottai, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Athikottai?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Athikottai, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Athikottai?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Athikottai, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Who is the MLA of Athikottai?

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

Who is the MP for Athikottai?

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

What is the population of Athikottai in 2026?

Athikottai is estimated at 856 people in 2026, up about 18% from 726 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Athikottai 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; Athikottai 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)