Pillur village, Nannilam taluk | Pincode 609403

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LGD code: 638019
Pincode: 609403
Post office: Kollumangudi
Population: 2,344
Households: 585
Literacy rate: 71.7%
Sex ratio: 918 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,165
Distance to district centre: 191 km
Distance to mandal centre: 160 km
Distance to Chennai: 146 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 174 km
Nearest railway station: Agaram Sibbandi · 5 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital Kalasapakkam · <1 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Pillur compares

By population, Pillur ranks #14 of 70 villages in Nannilam mandal.

Literacy rate

71.7%

−3.7% vs mandal average

Pillur: 71.7%
Nannilam mandal: 75.4%
Thiruvarur district: 74.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

918

−72 vs mandal average

Pillur: 918
Nannilam mandal: 990

Household size

people per home

4.0

+0.1 vs mandal average

Pillur: 4.0
Nannilam mandal: 3.9

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

Pillur at a glance

Pillur is a village of 2,344 people in 585 households (Census 2011) in Nannilam taluk, Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu, the 14th-largest of 70 villages in Nannilam taluk. Literacy is 72%, 4 points below the taluk average of 75% and the sex ratio is 918 women per 1,000 men. It lies 191 km from the Thiruvarur district centre, 27 km from Padavedu, the nearest town, 5 km from Agaram Sibbandi railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 609403, served by Kollumangudi post office; the LGD village code is 638019. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital Kalasapakkam, <1 km away. The village votes in Thiruvidaimarudur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Govi.Chezhiaan. The population is estimated at 2,764 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Pillur · this village	2,344	72%	—
Pillur · Kalasapakkam	1,519	70%	0 km N
Pillur · Viluppuram	3,189	67%	0 km N
Pillur · Kulithalai	2,560	56%	0 km N
Pillur · Sivaganga	1,125	66%	0 km N
Pillur · Paramathi-Velur	1,931	62%	0 km N
Kalasapakkam · Kalasapakkam	2,706	80%	0.2 km NW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Pillur

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): 14
Power hours (winter): 12
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
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: 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: PERALAM
Distance to nearest town (km): 2
Distance to district HQ (km): 27
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 17
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Pillur
Total area (ha): 442.79
Irrigated area (ha): 335.75
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Pillur

LGD code: 638019
Pincode: 609403
Post office: Kollumangudi
Population (Census 2011): 2,344
Population (projected 2026): 2,764
Households: 585
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 918
Literacy rate: 71.7%
Coordinates: 12.43333°N, 79.10000°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Mayiladuthurai
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Thiruvidaimarudur
Member of Parliament: Sudha Ramakrishnan
Member of Legislative Assembly: Govi.Chezhiaan
Block / Mandal: Nannilam

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

Pillur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,344

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,764

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

585

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

690

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: 2,344Census 2011
Households: 585Census 2011
Literacy rate: 71.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 918 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,7642026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 6902026 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 Pillur

Mandal centre

Nannilam · ≈ 160 km

≈ 5 h 29 min by car · 6 h 31 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Thiruvarur · ≈ 191 km

≈ 6 h 32 min by car · 7 h 45 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 15,163 people

Padavedu · ≈ 27 km

≈ 54 min by car · 1 h 5 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Chennai146 kmcapital
Bengaluru174 km
Hyderabad555 km
Mumbai994 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationAgaram Sibbandi5 km
Bus stopTNSTC Bus Depot , Tiruvannamalai20 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital Kalasapakkam<1 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India9 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil3 km
CollegeChezhian College of Education2 km
Police stationpachal police station25 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Pillur

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

🛕Suyambu Siva Subramanya Swami AalayamTemple4.9 km ↗

Education · within 5 km

Schools & colleges near Pillur

2 mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors, nearest first. Government school lists (UDISE) will replace this when loaded.

🎓Chezhian College of EducationCollege1.5 km ↗
🎓Aravindhar Agricultural Institute Of TechnologyCollege2.2 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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First day of Diwali; auspicious day for buying gold and utensils.

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News from Thiruvarur & Tamil Nadu

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TN govt says Rs 247 crore crop loan waived; farmers say no big deal
The New Indian Express12h ago
No matter the name, it must begin with this letter! A unique tradition in Tamil Nadu village
CNBC TV1819h ago
Three ministers hold talks, but TN farmers continue stir for crop loan waiver
The New Indian Express2 days ago
Tamil Nadu: 40 farmers' associations continue protest as talks with ministers fail
DT Next2 days ago
Tamil Nadu: Ayan Reddiapatti village gets direct bus connectivity after 79 years of independence
Mid-Day4 days ago
Tamil Nadu Minister Vanni Arasu’s native village gets bus service for first time since Independence
The Indian Express4 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Pillur

What is the pincode of Pillur?

The pincode of Pillur, Nannilam taluk, Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu is 609403. The post office is Kollumangudi.

Which post office delivers to Pillur?

Mail for Pillur is delivered through Kollumangudi post office, pincode 609403, in Nannilam taluk, Thiruvarur district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Pillur located?

Pillur is a village in Nannilam taluk of Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the population of Pillur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Pillur village has a population of 2,344 across 585 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Pillur in?

Pillur falls under the Mayiladuthurai Lok Sabha constituency (PC #28) of Tamil Nadu.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Pillur in?

Pillur falls under the Thiruvidaimarudur assembly constituency (AC #170) of Tamil Nadu.

What is the literacy rate in Pillur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Pillur village is 71.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Pillur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Pillur village is 918 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Pillur?

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

Pillur is approximately 191 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 Pillur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Pillur village is 638019.

Which is the nearest town to Pillur?

Padavedu (population 15,163, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 27 km from Pillur in a straight line.

How big is Pillur compared to other villages in Nannilam taluk?

Pillur ranks 14 of 70 villages in Nannilam taluk by Census 2011 population (2,344 residents).

How far is Pillur from Chennai?

Pillur is about 146 km from Chennai in a straight line (the state capital of Tamil Nadu); by road expect roughly 190 km.

How far is Pillur from Bengaluru?

Pillur is about 174 km from Bengaluru in a straight line; by road expect roughly 226 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Pillur?

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

Which is the nearest bus stop to Pillur?

TNSTC Bus Depot , Tiruvannamalai is the nearest bus stop to Pillur, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 26 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Pillur?

Government Hospital Kalasapakkam is the nearest hospital or health centre to Pillur, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Pillur?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Pillur, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Pillur?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Pillur, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Who is the MLA of Pillur?

Pillur falls under Thiruvidaimarudur assembly constituency (AC 170). The sitting MLA is Govi.Chezhiaan (DMK).

Who is the MP for Pillur?

Pillur is in Mayiladuthurai Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Sudha Ramakrishnan (INC).

Which schools and colleges are near Pillur?

Within 5 km of Pillur: Chezhian College of Education (1.5 km), Aravindhar Agricultural Institute Of Technology (2.2 km), as mapped by OpenStreetMap.

What is the population of Pillur in 2026?

Pillur is estimated at 2,764 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,344 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Pillur 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; Pillur 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, 2026-09-18
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)