Edaimalai village, Gingee taluk | Pincode 604203

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LGD code: 632359
Pincode: 604203
Post office: Melolakkur
Population: 389
Households: 93
Literacy rate: 46.5%
Sex ratio: 935 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 212

Census 2011 · in context

How Edaimalai compares

By population, Edaimalai ranks #151 of 171 villages in Gingee mandal.

Literacy rate

46.5%

−16.9% vs mandal average

Edaimalai: 46.5%
Gingee mandal: 63.4%
Viluppuram district: 63.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

935

−44 vs mandal average

Edaimalai: 935
Gingee mandal: 979

Household size

people per home

4.2

−0.1 vs mandal average

Edaimalai: 4.2
Gingee mandal: 4.3

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

Edaimalai at a glance

Edaimalai is a village of 389 people in 93 households (Census 2011) in Gingee taluk, Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu, the 151st-largest of 171 villages in Gingee taluk. Literacy is 47%, 17 points below the taluk average of 63% and the sex ratio is 935 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 604203, served by Melolakkur post office; the LGD village code is 632359. The village votes in Ulundurpettai assembly constituency, represented by MLA Vasanthavel G R. The population is estimated at 459 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Edaimalai

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 19
Power hours (winter): 21
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: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: No
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: GINGEE
Distance to nearest town (km): 20
Distance to district HQ (km): 60
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 20
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Melathipakkam
Total area (ha): 174.43
Irrigated area (ha): 70.59
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Edaimalai

LGD code: 632359
Pincode: 604203
Post office: Melolakkur
Population (Census 2011): 389
Population (projected 2026): 459
Households: 93
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 935
Literacy rate: 46.5%
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

Edaimalai — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

389

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

459

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.3%

Households · 2026

110

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: 389Census 2011
Households: 93Census 2011
Literacy rate: 46.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 935 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4592026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 1102026 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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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 Express11h ago
No matter the name, it must begin with this letter! A unique tradition in Tamil Nadu village
CNBC TV1818h 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-Day3 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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What is the pincode of Edaimalai?

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

Which post office delivers to Edaimalai?

Mail for Edaimalai 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 Edaimalai located?

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

What is the population of Edaimalai as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Edaimalai village has a population of 389 across 93 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Edaimalai in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Edaimalai in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Edaimalai?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Edaimalai village is 46.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Edaimalai?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Edaimalai village is 935 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Edaimalai?

12 schemes currently match residents of Edaimalai, 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.

What is the LGD code of Edaimalai?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Edaimalai village is 632359.

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

Edaimalai ranks 151 of 171 villages in Gingee taluk by Census 2011 population (389 residents).

Who is the MLA of Edaimalai?

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

Who is the MP for Edaimalai?

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

What is the population of Edaimalai in 2026?

Edaimalai is estimated at 459 people in 2026, up about 18% from 389 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Edaimalai 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; Edaimalai 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
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