Idayalam (Mel) village, Gingee taluk | Pincode 604202

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LGD code: 632410
Pincode: 604202
Post office: Gingee
Population: 1,560
Households: 371
Literacy rate: 67%
Sex ratio: 967 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 729

Census 2011 · in context

How Idayalam (Mel) compares

By population, Idayalam (Mel) ranks #63 of 171 villages in Gingee mandal.

Literacy rate

67.0%

+3.6% vs mandal average

Idayalam (Mel): 67.0%
Gingee mandal: 63.4%
Viluppuram district: 63.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

967

−12 vs mandal average

Idayalam (Mel): 967
Gingee mandal: 979

Household size

people per home

4.2

−0.1 vs mandal average

Idayalam (Mel): 4.2
Gingee mandal: 4.3

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

Idayalam (Mel) at a glance

Idayalam (Mel) is a village of 1,560 people in 371 households (Census 2011) in Gingee taluk, Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu, the 63rd-largest of 171 villages in Gingee taluk. Literacy is 67%, 4 points above the taluk average of 63% and the sex ratio is 967 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 604202, served by Gingee post office; the LGD village code is 632410. The village votes in Ulundurpettai assembly constituency, represented by MLA Vasanthavel G R. The population is estimated at 1,839 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Idayalam (Mel)

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: Yes
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): 23
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: No
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): 3
Distance to district HQ (km): 35
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 3
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Idayalam (Mel)
Total area (ha): 320.23
Irrigated area (ha): 85.22
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Idayalam (Mel)

LGD code: 632410
Pincode: 604202
Post office: Gingee
Population (Census 2011): 1,560
Population (projected 2026): 1,839
Households: 371
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 967
Literacy rate: 67.0%
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

Idayalam (Mel) — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,560

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,839

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

371

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

437

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: 1,560Census 2011
Households: 371Census 2011
Literacy rate: 67.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 967 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,8392026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4372026 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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Three ministers hold talks, but TN farmers continue stir for crop loan waiver

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Tamil Nadu: 40 farmers' associations continue protest as talks with ministers fail

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No matter the name, it must begin with this letter! A unique tradition in Tamil Nadu village
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Three ministers hold talks, but TN farmers continue stir for crop loan waiver
The New Indian Expressyesterday
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
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From the ground | Tamil Nadu's coconut belt reels under acute water scarcity as monsoon fails
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What is the pincode of Idayalam (Mel)?

The pincode of Idayalam (Mel), Gingee taluk, Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu is 604202. The post office is Gingee.

Which post office delivers to Idayalam (Mel)?

Mail for Idayalam (Mel) is delivered through Gingee post office, pincode 604202, in Gingee taluk, Viluppuram district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Idayalam (Mel) located?

Idayalam (Mel) is a village in Gingee taluk of Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the population of Idayalam (Mel) as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Idayalam (Mel) village has a population of 1,560 across 371 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Idayalam (Mel) in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Idayalam (Mel) in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Idayalam (Mel)?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Idayalam (Mel) village is 67.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Idayalam (Mel)?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Idayalam (Mel) village is 967 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Idayalam (Mel)?

12 schemes currently match residents of Idayalam (Mel), 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 Idayalam (Mel)?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Idayalam (Mel) village is 632410.

How big is Idayalam (Mel) compared to other villages in Gingee taluk?

Idayalam (Mel) ranks 63 of 171 villages in Gingee taluk by Census 2011 population (1,560 residents).

Who is the MLA of Idayalam (Mel)?

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

Who is the MP for Idayalam (Mel)?

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

What is the population of Idayalam (Mel) in 2026?

Idayalam (Mel) is estimated at 1,839 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,560 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Idayalam (Mel) 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; Idayalam (Mel) 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
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