Kadambur village, Gingee taluk | Pincode 604206

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LGD code: 632403
Pincode: 604206
Post office: Vallam
Population: 1,919
Households: 452
Literacy rate: 61.4%
Sex ratio: 898 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 980
Distance to district centre: 342 km
Distance to mandal centre: 330 km
Distance to Chennai: 526 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 444 km
Nearest railway station: Kadambur · 2 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Kayathar · 11 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Kadambur compares

By population, Kadambur ranks #44 of 171 villages in Gingee mandal.

Literacy rate

61.4%

−2.0% vs mandal average

Kadambur: 61.4%
Gingee mandal: 63.4%
Viluppuram district: 63.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

898

−81 vs mandal average

Kadambur: 898
Gingee mandal: 979

Household size

people per home

4.2

−0.1 vs mandal average

Kadambur: 4.2
Gingee mandal: 4.3

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

Kadambur at a glance

Kadambur is a village of 1,919 people in 452 households (Census 2011) in Gingee taluk, Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu, the 44th-largest of 171 villages in Gingee taluk. Literacy is 61%, 2 points below the taluk average of 63% and the sex ratio is 898 women per 1,000 men. It lies 342 km from the Viluppuram district centre, 48 km from Karivalamvandanallur, the nearest town, 2 km from Kadambur railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 604206, served by Vallam post office; the LGD village code is 632403. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Kayathar, 11 km away. The village votes in Ulundurpettai assembly constituency, represented by MLA Vasanthavel G R. The population is estimated at 6,905 in 2026, up 260% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Kadambur · this village	1,919	61%	—
Kadambur · Kayathar	6,504	—	0 km N
Kadambur · Maduranthakam	600	63%	0 km N
Kadambur · Chengalpattu	6,504	—	0 km N
Kadambur · Vanapuram	2,666	57%	0 km N
Kadambur · Udayarpalayam	4,470	59%	0 km N
Kadambur · Gangavalli	6,504	58%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Kadambur

Treated tap water: No
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): 22
Power hours (winter): 22
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
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: 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: GINGEE
Distance to nearest town (km): 8
Distance to district HQ (km): 35
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 8
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Kadambur
Total area (ha): 223.96
Irrigated area (ha): 93.05
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Kadambur

LGD code: 632403
Pincode: 604206
Post office: Vallam
Population (Census 2011): 1,919
Population (projected 2026): 6,905
Households: 452
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 898
Literacy rate: 61.4%
Coordinates: 8.98333°N, 77.86667°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

Kadambur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,919

Census 2011 baseline

+259.8%

Population · 2026

6,905

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

452

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

—

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: 1,919Census 2011
Households: 452Census 2011
Literacy rate: 61.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 898 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 6,9052026 proj. · +259.8% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 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 Kadambur

Mandal centre

Gingee · ≈ 330 km

≈ 11 h 17 min by car · 13 h 24 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Viluppuram · ≈ 342 km

≈ 11 h 42 min by car · 13 h 54 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,581 people

Karivalamvandanallur · ≈ 48 km

≈ 1 h 38 min by car · 1 h 57 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Chennai526 kmcapital
Bengaluru444 km
Hyderabad937 km
Mumbai1244 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKadambur2 km
Bus stopKovilpatti Town Bus Stand21 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Kayathar11 km
ATM / bankBank of Baroda13 km
Petrol pumpHP11 km
CollegeNational Engineering College19 km
Police stationபுதுக்கோட்டை காவல் நிலையம்34 km

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September 2026

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Fish fry, curry allegedly sought as bribe; Tamil Nadu VAO suspended - INDIA - GENERAL

Reported by Kerala Kaumudi.

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Sep

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Tamil Nadu to launch Agri Business Guidance Bureau, offer subsidies to farmer groups

Reported by The New Indian Express.

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Sep

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Tamil Nadu moves SC seeking urgent Cauvery water release as Mettur stocks dwindle

Reported by Deccan Herald.

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Fish fry, curry allegedly sought as bribe; Tamil Nadu VAO suspended - INDIA - GENERAL
Kerala Kaumudi21h ago
Tamil Nadu to launch Agri Business Guidance Bureau, offer subsidies to farmer groups
The New Indian Expressyesterday
Tamil Nadu moves SC seeking urgent Cauvery water release as Mettur stocks dwindle
Deccan Heraldyesterday
TN govt says Rs 247 crore crop loan waived; farmers say no big deal
The New Indian Express2 days ago
No matter the name, it must begin with this letter! A unique tradition in Tamil Nadu village
CNBC TV182 days ago
Three ministers hold talks, but TN farmers continue stir for crop loan waiver
The New Indian Express4 days ago

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People often ask about Kadambur

What is the pincode of Kadambur?

The pincode of Kadambur, Gingee taluk, Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu is 604206. The post office is Vallam.

Which post office delivers to Kadambur?

Mail for Kadambur is delivered through Vallam post office, pincode 604206, in Gingee taluk, Viluppuram district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Kadambur located?

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

What is the population of Kadambur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kadambur village has a population of 1,919 across 452 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kadambur in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kadambur in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Kadambur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kadambur village is 61.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Kadambur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kadambur village is 898 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kadambur?

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

Kadambur is approximately 342 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 Kadambur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kadambur village is 632403.

Which is the nearest town to Kadambur?

Karivalamvandanallur (population 10,581, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 48 km from Kadambur in a straight line.

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

Kadambur ranks 44 of 171 villages in Gingee taluk by Census 2011 population (1,919 residents).

How far is Kadambur from Chennai?

Kadambur is about 526 km from Chennai in a straight line (the state capital of Tamil Nadu); by road expect roughly 684 km.

How far is Kadambur from Bengaluru?

Kadambur is about 444 km from Bengaluru in a straight line; by road expect roughly 578 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Kadambur?

Kadambur is the nearest railway station to Kadambur, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 3 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Kadambur?

Kovilpatti Town Bus Stand is the nearest bus stop to Kadambur, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 28 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kadambur?

Government Hospital, Kayathar is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kadambur, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Kadambur?

Bank of Baroda is the nearest ATM or bank to Kadambur, about 13 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 16 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Kadambur?

HP is the nearest petrol pump to Kadambur, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Who is the MLA of Kadambur?

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

Who is the MP for Kadambur?

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

What is the population of Kadambur in 2026?

Kadambur is estimated at 6,905 people in 2026, up about 260% from 1,919 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Kadambur 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; Kadambur 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 2026-05-07
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)