Illodu village, Gingee taluk | Pincode 604210

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LGD code: 632350
Pincode: 604210
Post office: Illodu
Population: 2,240
Households: 539
Literacy rate: 70.1%
Sex ratio: 953 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,038

Census 2011 · in context

How Illodu compares

By population, Illodu ranks #29 of 171 villages in Gingee mandal.

Literacy rate

70.1%

+6.7% vs mandal average

Illodu: 70.1%
Gingee mandal: 63.4%
Viluppuram district: 63.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

953

−26 vs mandal average

Illodu: 953
Gingee mandal: 979

Household size

people per home

4.2

−0.1 vs mandal average

Illodu: 4.2
Gingee mandal: 4.3

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

Illodu at a glance

Illodu is a village of 2,240 people in 539 households (Census 2011) in Gingee taluk, Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu, the 29th-largest of 171 villages in Gingee taluk. Literacy is 70%, 7 points above the taluk average of 63% and the sex ratio is 953 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 604210, served by Illodu post office; the LGD village code is 632350. The village votes in Ulundurpettai assembly constituency, represented by MLA Vasanthavel G R. The population is estimated at 2,641 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Illodu

Treated tap water: No
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): 10
Power hours (winter): 15
Primary school: 3
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: Yes
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): 8
Distance to district HQ (km): 45
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 8
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Illodu
Total area (ha): 686.99
Irrigated area (ha): 184.05
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Illodu

LGD code: 632350
Pincode: 604210
Post office: Illodu
Population (Census 2011): 2,240
Population (projected 2026): 2,641
Households: 539
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 953
Literacy rate: 70.1%
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

Illodu — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,240

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,641

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

539

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

635

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: 2,240Census 2011
Households: 539Census 2011
Literacy rate: 70.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 953 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,6412026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 6352026 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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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
CNBC TV187h 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 Express3 days ago
From the ground | Tamil Nadu's coconut belt reels under acute water scarcity as monsoon fails
Deccan Herald4 days ago

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People often ask about Illodu

What is the pincode of Illodu?

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

Which post office delivers to Illodu?

Mail for Illodu 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 Illodu located?

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

What is the population of Illodu as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Illodu village has a population of 2,240 across 539 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Illodu in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Illodu in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Illodu?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Illodu village is 70.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Illodu?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Illodu village is 953 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Illodu?

12 schemes currently match residents of Illodu, 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 Illodu?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Illodu village is 632350.

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

Illodu ranks 29 of 171 villages in Gingee taluk by Census 2011 population (2,240 residents).

Who is the MLA of Illodu?

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

Who is the MP for Illodu?

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

What is the population of Illodu in 2026?

Illodu is estimated at 2,641 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,240 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Illodu 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; Illodu 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
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