Semmedu village, Gingee taluk | Pincode 604153

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LGD code: 632376
Pincode: 604153
Post office: Sathyamagalam
Population: 4,545
Households: 1,104
Literacy rate: 66%
Sex ratio: 986 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 2,491

Census 2011 · in context

How Semmedu compares

By population, Semmedu ranks #5 of 171 villages in Gingee mandal.

Literacy rate

66.0%

+2.6% vs mandal average

Semmedu: 66.0%
Gingee mandal: 63.4%
Viluppuram district: 63.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

986

+7 vs mandal average

Semmedu: 986
Gingee mandal: 979

Household size

people per home

4.1

−0.2 vs mandal average

Semmedu: 4.1
Gingee mandal: 4.3

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

Semmedu at a glance

Semmedu is a village of 4,545 people in 1,104 households (Census 2011) in Gingee taluk, Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu, the 5th-largest of 171 villages in Gingee taluk. Literacy is 66%, 3 points above the taluk average of 63% and the sex ratio is 986 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 604153, served by Sathyamagalam post office; the LGD village code is 632376. The village votes in Ulundurpettai assembly constituency, represented by MLA Vasanthavel G R. The population is estimated at 5,359 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Semmedu

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 8
Power hours (winter): 14
Primary school: 5
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: Yes
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: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: KILPENNATHUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 3
Distance to district HQ (km): 54
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 17
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Semmedu , Velanthangal
Total area (ha): 839.76
Irrigated area (ha): 143.69
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Semmedu

LGD code: 632376
Pincode: 604153
Post office: Sathyamagalam
Population (Census 2011): 4,545
Population (projected 2026): 5,359
Households: 1,104
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 986
Literacy rate: 66.0%
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

Semmedu — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

4,545

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

5,359

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

1,104

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

1,302

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: 4,545Census 2011
Households: 1,104Census 2011
Literacy rate: 66.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 986 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5,3592026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1,3022026 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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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
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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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What is the pincode of Semmedu?

The pincode of Semmedu, Gingee taluk, Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu is 604153. The post office is Sathyamagalam.

Which post office delivers to Semmedu?

Mail for Semmedu is delivered through Sathyamagalam post office, pincode 604153, in Gingee taluk, Viluppuram district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Semmedu located?

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

What is the population of Semmedu as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Semmedu village has a population of 4,545 across 1,104 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Semmedu in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Semmedu in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Semmedu?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Semmedu village is 66.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Semmedu?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Semmedu village is 986 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Semmedu?

12 schemes currently match residents of Semmedu, 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 Semmedu?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Semmedu village is 632376.

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

Semmedu ranks 5 of 171 villages in Gingee taluk by Census 2011 population (4,545 residents).

Who is the MLA of Semmedu?

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

Who is the MP for Semmedu?

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

What is the population of Semmedu in 2026?

Semmedu is estimated at 5,359 people in 2026, up about 18% from 4,545 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Semmedu 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; Semmedu 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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