Puthagaram village, Muthupettai taluk | Pincode 614705

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LGD code: 638317
Pincode: 614705
Post office: Peruvazhandan
Population: 2,541
Households: 690
Literacy rate: 69.7%
Sex ratio: 953 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,414
Distance to district centre: 33 km
Distance to mandal centre: 8 km
Distance to Chennai: 302 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 349 km
Nearest railway station: Tillaivilagam · 5 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Veeramani Clinic · 4 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Puthagaram compares

By population, Puthagaram ranks #11 of 38 villages in Muthupettai mandal.

Literacy rate

69.7%

−1.6% vs mandal average

Puthagaram: 69.7%
Muthupettai mandal: 71.3%
Thiruvarur district: 74.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

953

−91 vs mandal average

Puthagaram: 953
Muthupettai mandal: 1,044

Household size

people per home

3.7

+0.1 vs mandal average

Puthagaram: 3.7
Muthupettai mandal: 3.6

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

Puthagaram at a glance

Puthagaram is a village of 2,541 people in 690 households (Census 2011) in Muthupettai taluk, Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu, the 11th-largest of 38 villages in Muthupettai taluk. Literacy is 70%, 2 points below the taluk average of 71% and the sex ratio is 953 women per 1,000 men. It lies 33 km from the Thiruvarur district centre, 12 km from Vallur, the nearest town, 5 km from Tillaivilagam railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 614705, served by Peruvazhandan post office; the LGD village code is 638317. The nearest hospital or health centre is Veeramani Clinic, 4 km away. The village votes in Pattukkottai assembly constituency, represented by MLA Annadurai K. The population is estimated at 2,996 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Puthagaram · this village	2,541	70%	—
Nochiyur · Muthupettai	2,994	74%	2 km SW
Sithamalli · Kattumannarkoil	1,498	68%	2.7 km W
Sithamalli · Mannargudi	2,191	71%	2.7 km W
Nachikulam · Vadipatti	4,378	72%	3.9 km SE
Serugalathur · Muthupettai	1,065	65%	4.2 km W
Udayamarthandapuram · Muthupettai	5,823	69%	4.5 km SE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Puthagaram

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 12
Power hours (winter): 12
Primary school: 3
Middle school: 2
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 1
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: Yes
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
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): 10
Distance to district HQ (km): 65
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 30
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Kummattithidal
Total area (ha): 859.81
Irrigated area (ha): 791.54
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Puthagaram

LGD code: 638317
Pincode: 614705
Post office: Peruvazhandan
Population (Census 2011): 2,541
Population (projected 2026): 2,996
Households: 690
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 953
Literacy rate: 69.7%
Coordinates: 10.46354°N, 79.52403°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Thanjavur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Pattukkottai
Member of Parliament: S. Murasoli
Member of Legislative Assembly: Annadurai K
Block / Mandal: Muthupettai

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

Puthagaram — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,541

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,996

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

690

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

814

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: 2,541Census 2011
Households: 690Census 2011
Literacy rate: 69.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 953 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,9962026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 8142026 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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Getting there

How to reach Puthagaram

Mandal centre

Muthupettai · ≈ 7.9 km

≈ 16 min by car · 19 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Thiruvarur · ≈ 33 km

≈ 1 h 8 min by car · 1 h 21 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 11,935 people

Vallur · ≈ 12 km

≈ 24 min by car · 28 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Chennai302 kmcapital
Bengaluru349 km
Hyderabad778 km
Mumbai1194 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationTillaivilagam5 km
Bus stopThillaivilagam6 km
Hospital / PHCVeeramani Clinic4 km
ATM / bankIndian Bank8 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil19 km
CollegeCentral University of TamilNadu40 km
Police stationMuthupet Police Station8 km

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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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Sep

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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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News from Thiruvarur & Tamil Nadu

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Fish fry, curry allegedly sought as bribe; Tamil Nadu VAO suspended - INDIA - GENERAL
Kerala Kaumudi19h 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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What is the pincode of Puthagaram?

The pincode of Puthagaram, Muthupettai taluk, Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu is 614705. The post office is Peruvazhandan.

Which post office delivers to Puthagaram?

Mail for Puthagaram is delivered through Peruvazhandan post office, pincode 614705, in Muthupettai taluk, Thiruvarur district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Puthagaram located?

Puthagaram is a village in Muthupettai taluk of Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the population of Puthagaram as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Puthagaram village has a population of 2,541 across 690 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Puthagaram in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Puthagaram in?

Puthagaram falls under the Pattukkottai assembly constituency (AC #176) of Tamil Nadu.

What is the literacy rate in Puthagaram?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Puthagaram village is 69.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Puthagaram?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Puthagaram village is 953 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Puthagaram?

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

Puthagaram is approximately 33 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 Puthagaram?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Puthagaram village is 638317.

Which is the nearest town to Puthagaram?

Vallur (population 11,935, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 12 km from Puthagaram in a straight line.

How big is Puthagaram compared to other villages in Muthupettai taluk?

Puthagaram ranks 11 of 38 villages in Muthupettai taluk by Census 2011 population (2,541 residents).

How far is Puthagaram from Chennai?

Puthagaram is about 302 km from Chennai in a straight line (the state capital of Tamil Nadu); by road expect roughly 393 km.

How far is Puthagaram from Bengaluru?

Puthagaram is about 349 km from Bengaluru in a straight line; by road expect roughly 454 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Puthagaram?

Tillaivilagam is the nearest railway station to Puthagaram, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Puthagaram?

Thillaivilagam is the nearest bus stop to Puthagaram, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Puthagaram?

Veeramani Clinic is the nearest hospital or health centre to Puthagaram, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Puthagaram?

Indian Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Puthagaram, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Puthagaram?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Puthagaram, about 19 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 24 km.

Who is the MLA of Puthagaram?

Puthagaram falls under Pattukkottai assembly constituency (AC 176). The sitting MLA is Annadurai K (DMK).

Who is the MP for Puthagaram?

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

What is the population of Puthagaram in 2026?

Puthagaram is estimated at 2,996 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,541 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

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