Mailam village, Tindivanam taluk | Pincode 604304

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LGD code: 632714
Pincode: 604304
Post office: Mailam
Population: 4,632
Households: 1,078
Literacy rate: 69.2%
Sex ratio: 968 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 2,421
Distance to district centre: 57 km
Distance to mandal centre: 13 km
Distance to Chennai: 128 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 239 km
Nearest railway station: Mailam · 4 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: St.Josep Hospital · 11 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Mailam compares

By population, Mailam ranks #6 of 168 villages in Tindivanam mandal.

Literacy rate

69.2%

+5.5% vs mandal average

Mailam: 69.2%
Tindivanam mandal: 63.7%
Viluppuram district: 63.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

968

−26 vs mandal average

Mailam: 968
Tindivanam mandal: 994

Household size

people per home

4.3

+0.1 vs mandal average

Mailam: 4.3
Tindivanam mandal: 4.2

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

Mailam at a glance

Mailam is a village of 4,632 people in 1,078 households (Census 2011) in Tindivanam taluk, Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu, the 6th-largest of 168 villages in Tindivanam taluk. Literacy is 69%, 6 points above the taluk average of 64% and the sex ratio is 968 women per 1,000 men. It lies 57 km from the Viluppuram district centre, 16 km from Mannadipet, the nearest town, 4 km from Mailam railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 604304, served by Mailam post office; the LGD village code is 632714. Mapped within or next to the village: bank. The village votes in Vikravandi assembly constituency, represented by MLA Sivakumar C. The population is estimated at 5,461 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Mailam · this village	4,632	69%	—
Velangampadi · Tindivanam	1,040	57%	3 km W
Kutteripattu · Tindivanam	3,229	73%	3.3 km NW
Chinnanerkunam · Tindivanam	3,230	64%	3.6 km NW
Chendur · Tindivanam	2,885	59%	3.6 km W
Palappattu · Gingee	1,829	50%	5.4 km W
Palappattu · Panruti	1,230	51%	5.4 km W

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Mailam

Treated tap water: Yes
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): 10
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 1
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 1
Dispensary: 1
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: Yes
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: TINDIVANAM
Distance to nearest town (km): 13
Distance to district HQ (km): 35
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 13
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Mailam
Total area (ha): 557.06
Irrigated area (ha): 183.74
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Mailam

LGD code: 632714
Pincode: 604304
Post office: Mailam
Population (Census 2011): 4,632
Population (projected 2026): 5,461
Households: 1,078
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 968
Literacy rate: 69.2%
Coordinates: 12.12755°N, 79.61860°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Viluppuram
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Vikravandi
Member of Parliament: Durai Ravikumar
Member of Legislative Assembly: Sivakumar C
Block / Mandal: Tindivanam
Nearest police station: Mailam Police Station (0.1 km)
Nearest bank: State Bank of India (0.1 km)

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

Mailam — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

4,632

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

5,461

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

1,078

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

1,271

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: 4,632Census 2011
Households: 1,078Census 2011
Literacy rate: 69.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 968 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5,4612026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1,2712026 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Notable places in Mailam

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

5 places mapped

Bus stop· 2
Police· 1
Bank· 1
Temple· 1

Religion

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Temple
Arulmigu Mailam Murugan Temple
📍 476 m awayOSM
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Civic

Police
Mailam Police Station
📍 128 m awayOSM
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Commerce

Bank
State Bank of India
📍 133 m awayOSM
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Transport

Bus stop · highway
Mailam College Bus Stop
📍 1.0 km awayOSM
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Bus stop · highway
Mailam College Bus Stop
📍 1.0 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Mailam

Mandal centre

Tindivanam · ≈ 13 km

≈ 28 min by car · 33 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Viluppuram · ≈ 57 km

≈ 1 h 56 min by car · 2 h 18 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 11,176 people

Mannadipet · ≈ 16 km

≈ 33 min by car · 39 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Chennai128 kmcapital
Bengaluru239 km
Hyderabad597 km
Mumbai1057 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationMailam4 km
Bus stopMailam College Bus Stop1 km
Hospital / PHCSt.Josep Hospital11 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India<1 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil4 km
CollegeUCET Cricket & Football ground16 km
Police stationMailam Police Station<1 km

Nearest to the village

Bus stop: Mailam College Bus Stop1.0 km
Bank / ATM: State Bank of Indiaunder 1 km

Village amenities · Census 2011 / OpenStreetMap within 2 km

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Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Mailam

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🛕Arulmigu Mailam Murugan TempleTemple<1 km ↗

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What is the pincode of Mailam?

The pincode of Mailam, Tindivanam taluk, Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu is 604304. The post office is Mailam.

Which post office delivers to Mailam?

Mail for Mailam is delivered through Mailam post office, pincode 604304, in Tindivanam taluk, Viluppuram district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Mailam located?

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

What is the population of Mailam as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Mailam village has a population of 4,632 across 1,078 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Mailam in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Mailam in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Mailam?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Mailam village is 69.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Mailam?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Mailam village is 968 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Mailam?

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

Mailam is approximately 57 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 Mailam?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Mailam village is 632714.

Which is the nearest town to Mailam?

Mannadipet (population 11,176, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 16 km from Mailam in a straight line.

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

Mailam ranks 6 of 168 villages in Tindivanam taluk by Census 2011 population (4,632 residents).

How far is Mailam from Chennai?

Mailam is about 128 km from Chennai in a straight line (the state capital of Tamil Nadu); by road expect roughly 166 km.

How far is Mailam from Bengaluru?

Mailam is about 239 km from Bengaluru in a straight line; by road expect roughly 311 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Mailam?

Mailam is the nearest railway station to Mailam, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Mailam?

Mailam College Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Mailam, about 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Mailam?

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

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Mailam?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Mailam, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Mailam?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Mailam, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Who is the MLA of Mailam?

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

Who is the MP for Mailam?

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

What is the population of Mailam in 2026?

Mailam is estimated at 5,461 people in 2026, up about 18% from 4,632 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Mailam 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; Mailam 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)