Agalur village, Gingee taluk | Pincode 604203

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LGD code: 632361
Pincode: 604203
Post office: Melolakkur
Population: 950
Households: 228
Literacy rate: 63.3%
Sex ratio: 987 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 550
Distance to district centre: 18 km
Distance to mandal centre: 3 km
Distance to Chennai: 200 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 229 km
Nearest railway station: Kuttakudi · 5 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Goverment Hospital, Nallur · 6 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Agalur compares

By population, Agalur ranks #112 of 171 villages in Gingee mandal.

Literacy rate

63.3%

−0.1% vs mandal average

Agalur: 63.3%
Gingee mandal: 63.4%
Viluppuram district: 63.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

987

+8 vs mandal average

Agalur: 987
Gingee mandal: 979

Household size

people per home

4.2

−0.1 vs mandal average

Agalur: 4.2
Gingee mandal: 4.3

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

Agalur at a glance

Agalur is a village of 950 people in 228 households (Census 2011) in Gingee taluk, Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu, the 112th-largest of 171 villages in Gingee taluk. Literacy is 63%, about the same as the taluk average of 63% and the sex ratio is 987 women per 1,000 men. It lies 18 km from the Viluppuram district centre, 41 km from Sendurai, the nearest town, 5 km from Kuttakudi railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 604203, served by Melolakkur post office; the LGD village code is 632361. The nearest hospital or health centre is Goverment Hospital, Nallur, 6 km away. The village votes in Ulundurpettai assembly constituency, represented by MLA Vasanthavel G R. The population is estimated at 1,120 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Agalur · this village	950	63%	—
Aviyur · Gingee	1,199	63%	0 km N
Nagandur · Gingee	1,148	66%	0 km N
Asanur · Ulundurpettai	2,591	59%	0 km N
Neganur · Gingee	3,451	65%	0 km N
Damanur · Gingee	1,429	60%	0 km N
Kanjur · Gingee	199	5%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Agalur

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 18
Power hours (winter): 15
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: GINGEE
Distance to nearest town (km): 17
Distance to district HQ (km): 55
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 17
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Agalur
Total area (ha): 409.15
Irrigated area (ha): 145.7
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Agalur

LGD code: 632361
Pincode: 604203
Post office: Melolakkur
Population (Census 2011): 950
Population (projected 2026): 1,120
Households: 228
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 987
Literacy rate: 63.3%
Coordinates: 11.62385°N, 79.19069°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Viluppuram
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Ulundurpettai
Member of Parliament: Durai Ravikumar
Member of Legislative Assembly: Vasanthavel G R
Block / Mandal: Gingee

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 Viluppuram district level

Then & Now

Agalur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

950

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,120

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

228

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

269

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: 950Census 2011
Households: 228Census 2011
Literacy rate: 63.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 987 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,1202026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2692026 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: 916NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 77.8%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.7%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 53.8%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 62.5%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 · Viluppuram district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 6,35,748PMAY-G · 6,35,748 of 9,57,825 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Viluppuram district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,23,089Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Viluppuram 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 Agalur

Mandal centre

Gingee · ≈ 3.0 km

≈ 6 min by car · 7 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Viluppuram · ≈ 18 km

≈ 37 min by car · 44 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 15,055 people

Sendurai · ≈ 41 km

≈ 1 h 24 min by car · 1 h 40 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Chennai200 kmcapital
Bengaluru229 km
Hyderabad645 km
Mumbai1070 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKuttakudi5 km
Bus stopAdari18 km
Hospital / PHCGoverment Hospital, Nallur6 km
ATM / bankDBS Bank India12 km
Petrol pumpNayara2 km
CollegeSri Venkateswara College of Education18 km
Police stationX1 Veppur Police Station13 km

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September 2026

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TN govt says Rs 247 crore crop loan waived; farmers say no big deal

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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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Three ministers hold talks, but TN farmers continue stir for crop loan waiver

Reported by The New Indian Express.

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TN govt says Rs 247 crore crop loan waived; farmers say no big deal
The New Indian Express21h ago
No matter the name, it must begin with this letter! A unique tradition in Tamil Nadu village
CNBC TV18yesterday
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 Next3 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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People often ask about Agalur

What is the pincode of Agalur?

The pincode of Agalur, Gingee taluk, Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu is 604203. The post office is Melolakkur.

Which post office delivers to Agalur?

Mail for Agalur is delivered through Melolakkur post office, pincode 604203, in Gingee taluk, Viluppuram district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Agalur located?

Agalur is a village in Gingee taluk of Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the population of Agalur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Agalur village has a population of 950 across 228 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Agalur in?

Agalur falls under the Viluppuram Lok Sabha constituency (PC #13) of Tamil Nadu.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Agalur in?

Agalur falls under the Ulundurpettai assembly constituency (AC #77) of Tamil Nadu.

What is the literacy rate in Agalur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Agalur village is 63.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Agalur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Agalur village is 987 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Agalur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Agalur, 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 Agalur from Viluppuram district centre?

Agalur is approximately 18 km (straight-line) from the centre of Viluppuram district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Agalur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Agalur village is 632361.

Which is the nearest town to Agalur?

Sendurai (population 15,055, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 41 km from Agalur in a straight line.

How big is Agalur compared to other villages in Gingee taluk?

Agalur ranks 112 of 171 villages in Gingee taluk by Census 2011 population (950 residents).

How far is Agalur from Chennai?

Agalur is about 200 km from Chennai in a straight line (the state capital of Tamil Nadu); by road expect roughly 260 km.

How far is Agalur from Bengaluru?

Agalur is about 229 km from Bengaluru in a straight line; by road expect roughly 298 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Agalur?

Kuttakudi is the nearest railway station to Agalur, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Agalur?

Adari is the nearest bus stop to Agalur, about 18 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 23 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Agalur?

Goverment Hospital, Nallur is the nearest hospital or health centre to Agalur, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Agalur?

DBS Bank India is the nearest ATM or bank to Agalur, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Agalur?

Nayara is the nearest petrol pump to Agalur, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 2 km.

Who is the MLA of Agalur?

Agalur falls under Ulundurpettai assembly constituency (AC 77). The sitting MLA is Vasanthavel G R (DMK).

Who is the MP for Agalur?

Agalur is in Viluppuram Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Durai Ravikumar (VCK).

What is the population of Agalur in 2026?

Agalur is estimated at 1,120 people in 2026, up about 18% from 950 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Agalur 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; Agalur in Viluppuram 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
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)