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Tirunelveli

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Area · — km²
Population · 30,77,233
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About the district

Tirunelveli — district of Tamil Nadu

Tirunelveli is a district in Tamil Nadu. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Tirunelveli

Ancient temples, spice trading history, and the Tirunelveli halwa sweet delicacy.

District HQ
Tirunelveli

Must-visit places in Tirunelveli

temple

Nellaiappar Temple

A 12th-century Dravidian temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, famous for its intricate architecture and gopurams.

  • monument
    Padmanabhapuram Palace

    A 16th-century royal palace showcasing traditional Kerala and Tamil architecture with ornate woodwork.

  • waterfall
    Thirparappu Falls

    A picturesque waterfall on the Chittar River, known for its serene beauty and pilgrim significance.

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Then & Now

Tirunelveli district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
7,29,967
Census 2011 baseline
+17.2%
Population · 2026
8,55,395
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
1,92,478
Census 2011 baseline
+14.9%
Households · 2026
2,21,204
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 · District aggregates · 384 villages

Tirunelveli district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
3,60,114Census 2011
Female population
3,69,853Census 2011
Sex ratio
1027 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
1,92,478Census 2011
SC population
1,53,100Census 2011
ST population
2,890Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
8,55,395+17.2%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
2,21,204RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
3,43,966Census 2011
Cultivators
36,170Census 2011
Agri labourers
91,217Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
77.3%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
6,35,748 / 9,57,82566% complete
SBM-G toilets
5,23,089Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Tirunelveli district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
36 of 384 villages have notable places mapped · 9%
  • Hospital· 35
  • PHC· 11
  • Temple· 7
  • School· 5
  • College· 2

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Tirunelveli district.

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All 8 mandals of Tirunelveli

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384 villages · 204 GPs
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Top villages in Tirunelveli

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Tirunelveli

How many mandals and villages are in Tirunelveli district?

Tirunelveli district has 8 mandals and 384 revenue villages across 204 gram panchayats in Tamil Nadu.

Where is the headquarters of Tirunelveli district?

The district headquarters of Tirunelveli is —.

What is the pincode of Tirunelveli district?

Tirunelveli district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Tirunelveli may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Tirunelveli fall under?

Tirunelveli district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Tirunelveli district?

Tirunelveli district had a population of 30,77,233 per the 2011 Census, across 384 villages.

When was Tirunelveli district formed?

Tirunelveli district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Tirunelveli district?

Major rivers in Tirunelveli district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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Districts near Tirunelveli

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