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★ District of Tamil Nadu ★

Viluppuram

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Area · — km²
Population · 34,58,873
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About the district

Viluppuram — district of Tamil Nadu

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

District at a glance

About Viluppuram

Agricultural hub known for sugar cane and groundnut cultivation in Tamil Nadu.

District HQ
Viluppuram

Must-visit places in Viluppuram

fort

Gingee Fort

A historic 16th-century fort with three hillocks, important during colonial era conflicts.

  • temple
    Tiruvannamalai Temple

    Ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva atop Arunachala Hill, major pilgrimage site.

  • temple
    Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Sholingur

    Important 12th-century Vaishnavite temple located on a hill in Sholingur.

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Then & Now

Viluppuram district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
17,47,304
Census 2011 baseline
+18.0%
Population · 2026
20,62,368
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
4,07,691
Census 2011 baseline
+16.2%
Households · 2026
4,73,603
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 · 966 villages

Viluppuram 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
8,78,756Census 2011
Female population
8,68,548Census 2011
Sex ratio
988 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
4,07,691Census 2011
SC population
5,38,380Census 2011
ST population
22,518Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
20,62,368+18.0%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
4,73,603RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
8,93,170Census 2011
Cultivators
1,63,232Census 2011
Agri labourers
2,88,671Census 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 Viluppuram district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
67 of 966 villages have notable places mapped · 7%
  • Temple· 36
  • School· 9
  • Hospital· 5
  • High school· 5
  • College· 4
  • PHC· 1

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

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All 9 mandals of Viluppuram

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966 villages · 688 GPs
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Top villages in Viluppuram

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about Viluppuram

How many mandals and villages are in Viluppuram district?

Viluppuram district has 9 mandals and 966 revenue villages across 688 gram panchayats in Tamil Nadu.

Where is the headquarters of Viluppuram district?

The district headquarters of Viluppuram is —.

What is the pincode of Viluppuram district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Viluppuram fall under?

Viluppuram district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Viluppuram district?

Viluppuram district had a population of 34,58,873 per the 2011 Census, across 966 villages.

When was Viluppuram district formed?

Viluppuram district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Viluppuram district?

Major rivers in Viluppuram 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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