Kovadi village, Tindivanam taluk | Pincode 604102

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LGD code: 632668
Pincode: 604102
Post office: Kiliyanur (Villupuram)
Population: 2,303
Households: 555
Literacy rate: 65.2%
Sex ratio: 948 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,120

Census 2011 · in context

How Kovadi compares

By population, Kovadi ranks #35 of 168 villages in Tindivanam mandal.

Literacy rate

65.2%

+1.5% vs mandal average

Kovadi: 65.2%
Tindivanam mandal: 63.7%
Viluppuram district: 63.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

948

−46 vs mandal average

Kovadi: 948
Tindivanam mandal: 994

Household size

people per home

4.1

−0.1 vs mandal average

Kovadi: 4.1
Tindivanam mandal: 4.2

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

Kovadi at a glance

Kovadi is a village of 2,303 people in 555 households (Census 2011) in Tindivanam taluk, Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu, the 35th-largest of 168 villages in Tindivanam taluk. Literacy is 65%, 2 points above the taluk average of 64% and the sex ratio is 948 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 604102, served by Kiliyanur (Villupuram) post office; the LGD village code is 632668. The village votes in Vikravandi assembly constituency, represented by MLA Sivakumar C. The population is estimated at 2,715 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Kovadi

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 8
Power hours (winter): 12
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 1
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: 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: TINDIVANAM
Distance to nearest town (km): 7
Distance to district HQ (km): 37
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 7
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Kovadi
Total area (ha): 350.76
Irrigated area (ha): 174.68
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Kovadi

LGD code: 632668
Pincode: 604102
Post office: Kiliyanur (Villupuram)
Population (Census 2011): 2,303
Population (projected 2026): 2,715
Households: 555
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 948
Literacy rate: 65.2%
Lok Sabha constituency: Viluppuram
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Vikravandi
Member of Parliament: Durai Ravikumar
Member of Legislative Assembly: Sivakumar C
Block / Mandal: Tindivanam

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

Kovadi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,303

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,715

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

555

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

654

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: 2,303Census 2011
Households: 555Census 2011
Literacy rate: 65.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 948 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,7152026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 6542026 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 CM Vijay reviews Northeast monsoon preparedness, dengue prevention measures

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Why Katrina Kaif’s mother lives without electricity, internet in a Tamil Nadu village

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Tamil Nadu delta sees mixed kuruvai paddy yields as heat, water shortage hit crop

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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay reviews Northeast monsoon preparedness, dengue prevention measures
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Tamil Nadu delta sees mixed kuruvai paddy yields as heat, water shortage hit crop
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Tamil Nadu: Heat, water scarcity impact kuruvai paddy yield in Cauvery delta districts
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What is the pincode of Kovadi?

The pincode of Kovadi, Tindivanam taluk, Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu is 604102. The post office is Kiliyanur (Villupuram).

Which post office delivers to Kovadi?

Mail for Kovadi is delivered through Kiliyanur (Villupuram) post office, pincode 604102, in Tindivanam taluk, Viluppuram district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Kovadi located?

Kovadi is a village in Tindivanam taluk of Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the population of Kovadi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kovadi village has a population of 2,303 across 555 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kovadi in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kovadi in?

Kovadi falls under the Vikravandi assembly constituency (AC #75) of Tamil Nadu.

What is the literacy rate in Kovadi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kovadi village is 65.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Kovadi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kovadi village is 948 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kovadi?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kovadi, 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 Kovadi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kovadi village is 632668.

How big is Kovadi compared to other villages in Tindivanam taluk?

Kovadi ranks 35 of 168 villages in Tindivanam taluk by Census 2011 population (2,303 residents).

Who is the MLA of Kovadi?

Kovadi falls under Vikravandi assembly constituency (AC 75). The sitting MLA is Sivakumar C (Pattali Makkal Katchi).

Who is the MP for Kovadi?

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

What is the population of Kovadi in 2026?

Kovadi is estimated at 2,715 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,303 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Kovadi 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; Kovadi 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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