Kanjur village, Gingee taluk | Pincode 604152

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LGD code: 632431
Pincode: 604152
Post office: Nallanpillaipetral
Population: 199
Households: 48
Literacy rate: 5%
Sex ratio: 895 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 118
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 Kanjur compares

By population, Kanjur ranks #157 of 171 villages in Gingee mandal.

Literacy rate

5.0%

−58.4% vs mandal average

Kanjur: 5.0%
Gingee mandal: 63.4%
Viluppuram district: 63.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

895

−84 vs mandal average

Kanjur: 895
Gingee mandal: 979

Household size

people per home

4.1

−0.2 vs mandal average

Kanjur: 4.1
Gingee mandal: 4.3

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

Kanjur at a glance

Kanjur is a village of 199 people in 48 households (Census 2011) in Gingee taluk, Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu, the 157th-largest of 171 villages in Gingee taluk. Literacy is 5%, 58 points below the taluk average of 63% and the sex ratio is 895 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 604152, served by Nallanpillaipetral post office; the LGD village code is 632431. 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 235 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Kanjur · this village	199	5%	—
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
Damanur · Gingee	1,429	60%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Kanjur

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): 18
Power hours (winter): 20
Primary school: 0
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: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: TIRUVANNAMALAI
Distance to nearest town (km): 20
Distance to district HQ (km): 48
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 26
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Nagalampattu
Total area (ha): 236.02
Irrigated area (ha): 144.09
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Kanjur

LGD code: 632431
Pincode: 604152
Post office: Nallanpillaipetral
Population (Census 2011): 199
Population (projected 2026): 235
Households: 48
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 895
Literacy rate: 5.0%
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

Kanjur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

199

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Population · 2026

235

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.8%

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: 199Census 2011
Households: 48Census 2011
Literacy rate: 5.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 895 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2352026 proj. · +18.1% vs 2011
Est. households: 572026 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 Kanjur

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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September 2026

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TN govt says Rs 247 crore crop loan waived; farmers say no big deal

Reported by The New Indian Express.

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Sep

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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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Sep

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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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News from Viluppuram & Tamil Nadu

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TN govt says Rs 247 crore crop loan waived; farmers say no big deal
The New Indian Express21h ago
No matter the name, it must begin with this letter! A unique tradition in Tamil Nadu village
CNBC TV18yesterday
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 Next3 days ago
Tamil Nadu: Ayan Reddiapatti village gets direct bus connectivity after 79 years of independence
Mid-Day4 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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People often ask about Kanjur

What is the pincode of Kanjur?

The pincode of Kanjur, Gingee taluk, Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu is 604152. The post office is Nallanpillaipetral.

Which post office delivers to Kanjur?

Mail for Kanjur is delivered through Nallanpillaipetral post office, pincode 604152, in Gingee taluk, Viluppuram district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Kanjur located?

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

What is the population of Kanjur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kanjur village has a population of 199 across 48 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kanjur in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kanjur in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Kanjur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kanjur village is 5.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Kanjur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kanjur village is 895 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kanjur?

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

Kanjur 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 Kanjur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kanjur village is 632431.

Which is the nearest town to Kanjur?

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

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

Kanjur ranks 157 of 171 villages in Gingee taluk by Census 2011 population (199 residents).

How far is Kanjur from Chennai?

Kanjur 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 Kanjur from Bengaluru?

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

Which is the nearest railway station to Kanjur?

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

Which is the nearest bus stop to Kanjur?

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

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kanjur?

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

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Kanjur?

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

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Kanjur?

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

Who is the MLA of Kanjur?

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

Who is the MP for Kanjur?

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

What is the population of Kanjur in 2026?

Kanjur is estimated at 235 people in 2026, up about 18% from 199 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Kanjur 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; Kanjur 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
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)