Damanur village, Gingee taluk | Pincode 604210

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LGD code: 632327
Pincode: 604210
Post office: Illodu
Population: 1,429
Households: 297
Literacy rate: 59.6%
Sex ratio: 947 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 829
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 Damanur compares

By population, Damanur ranks #74 of 171 villages in Gingee mandal.

Literacy rate

59.6%

−3.8% vs mandal average

Damanur: 59.6%
Gingee mandal: 63.4%
Viluppuram district: 63.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

947

−32 vs mandal average

Damanur: 947
Gingee mandal: 979

Household size

people per home

4.8

+0.5 vs mandal average

Damanur: 4.8
Gingee mandal: 4.3

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

Damanur at a glance

Damanur is a village of 1,429 people in 297 households (Census 2011) in Gingee taluk, Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu, the 74th-largest of 171 villages in Gingee taluk. Literacy is 60%, 4 points below the taluk average of 63% and the sex ratio is 947 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 604210, served by Illodu post office; the LGD village code is 632327. 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 1,685 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Damanur

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 21
Power hours (winter): 22
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: Yes
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: DESUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 10
Distance to district HQ (km): 55
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 18
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Damanur
Total area (ha): 333.86
Irrigated area (ha): 98.77
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Damanur

LGD code: 632327
Pincode: 604210
Post office: Illodu
Population (Census 2011): 1,429
Population (projected 2026): 1,685
Households: 297
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 947
Literacy rate: 59.6%
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

Damanur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,429

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,685

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

297

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

350

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: 1,429Census 2011
Households: 297Census 2011
Literacy rate: 59.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 947 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,6852026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 3502026 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Damanur

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

Directions

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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People often ask about Damanur

What is the pincode of Damanur?

The pincode of Damanur, Gingee taluk, Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu is 604210. The post office is Illodu.

Which post office delivers to Damanur?

Mail for Damanur is delivered through Illodu post office, pincode 604210, in Gingee taluk, Viluppuram district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Damanur located?

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

What is the population of Damanur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Damanur village has a population of 1,429 across 297 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Damanur in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Damanur in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Damanur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Damanur village is 59.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Damanur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Damanur village is 947 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Damanur?

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

Damanur 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 Damanur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Damanur village is 632327.

Which is the nearest town to Damanur?

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

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

Damanur ranks 74 of 171 villages in Gingee taluk by Census 2011 population (1,429 residents).

How far is Damanur from Chennai?

Damanur 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 Damanur from Bengaluru?

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

Which is the nearest railway station to Damanur?

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

Which is the nearest bus stop to Damanur?

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

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Damanur?

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

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Damanur?

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

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Damanur?

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

Who is the MLA of Damanur?

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

Who is the MP for Damanur?

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

What is the population of Damanur in 2026?

Damanur is estimated at 1,685 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,429 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Damanur 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; Damanur in Viluppuram district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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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)