Esalam village, Vikravandi taluk | Pincode 605203

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LGD code: 632846
Pincode: 605203
Post office: Kanjanur
Population: 2,935
Households: 678
Literacy rate: 60.5%
Sex ratio: 1005 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,548
Distance to district centre: 49 km
Distance to mandal centre: 45 km
Distance to Chennai: 137 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 228 km
Nearest railway station: Perani · 6 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Keezh Mambattu · 8 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Esalam compares

By population, Esalam ranks #35 of 116 villages in Vikravandi mandal.

Literacy rate

60.5%

−3.8% vs mandal average

Esalam: 60.5%
Vikravandi mandal: 64.3%
Viluppuram district: 63.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,005

+19 vs mandal average

Esalam: 1,005
Vikravandi mandal: 986

Household size

people per home

4.3

Same as the mandal average

Esalam: 4.3
Vikravandi mandal: 4.3

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

Esalam at a glance

Esalam is a village of 2,935 people in 678 households (Census 2011) in Vikravandi taluk, Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu, the 35th-largest of 116 villages in Vikravandi taluk. Literacy is 61%, 4 points below the taluk average of 64% and the sex ratio is 1,005 women per 1,000 men. It lies 49 km from the Viluppuram district centre, 19 km from Mannadipet, the nearest town, 6 km from Perani railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 605203, served by Kanjanur post office; the LGD village code is 632846. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Keezh Mambattu, 8 km away. The village votes in Ulundurpettai assembly constituency, represented by MLA Vasanthavel G R. The population is estimated at 3,460 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Esalam · this village	2,935	61%	—
Edayalam · Maduranthakam	1,016	67%	0 km N
Ennayiram · Vikravandi	1,394	62%	1.9 km NW
Thirunandipuram · Vikravandi	1,244	74%	2.2 km NW
Pidaripattu · Vikravandi	1,605	55%	2.7 km N
Echchanguppam · Vikravandi	1,515	50%	3.1 km W
Nangathur · Vikravandi	3,186	77%	3.3 km S

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Esalam

Treated tap water: Yes
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): 18
Power hours (winter): 22
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 1
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: No
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: VIKRAVANDI
Distance to nearest town (km): 15
Distance to district HQ (km): 25
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 25
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Esalam
Total area (ha): 361.06
Irrigated area (ha): 199.92
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Esalam

LGD code: 632846
Pincode: 605203
Post office: Kanjanur
Population (Census 2011): 2,935
Population (projected 2026): 3,460
Households: 678
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1005
Literacy rate: 60.5%
Coordinates: 12.11013°N, 79.50204°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Viluppuram
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Ulundurpettai
Member of Parliament: Durai Ravikumar
Member of Legislative Assembly: Vasanthavel G R
Block / Mandal: Vikravandi

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

Esalam — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,935

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

3,460

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

678

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

799

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: 2,935Census 2011
Households: 678Census 2011
Literacy rate: 60.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1005 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3,4602026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 7992026 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 Esalam

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

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Religion

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Temple
Shri Ramanadheshwarar Temple
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Getting there

How to reach Esalam

Mandal centre

Vikravandi · ≈ 45 km

≈ 1 h 33 min by car · 1 h 51 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Viluppuram · ≈ 49 km

≈ 1 h 41 min by car · 2 h by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 11,176 people

Mannadipet · ≈ 19 km

≈ 39 min by car · 47 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Chennai137 kmcapital
Bengaluru228 km
Hyderabad597 km
Mumbai1050 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationPerani6 km
Bus stopVikravandi Bus Station9 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Keezh Mambattu8 km
ATM / bankIndian Bank12 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum7 km
CollegeE.S engineering college16 km
Police stationkanjanur police station6 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Esalam

8 Temples mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕Shri Ramanadheshwarar TempleTemple<1 km ↗
🛕Alagiya Narasimha Perumal TempleTemple1.9 km ↗
🛕Sri Alagiya Narasimha Perumal TempleTemple1.9 km ↗
🛕Sri Azhagiya Lakshmi Narasinga Perumal TemplTemple1.9 km ↗
🛕Sri Pathaleswara TempleTemple2.4 km ↗
🛕Sri Pathaleswarar TemplesTemple2.4 km ↗
🛕Patalisvara TempleTemple2.4 km ↗
🛕Sri Mariyamman TempleTemple2.5 km ↗

Education · within 5 km

Schools & colleges near Esalam

1 mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors, nearest first. Government school lists (UDISE) will replace this when loaded.

🏫Govt.school BrahmadesamSchool2.6 km ↗

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What is the pincode of Esalam?

The pincode of Esalam, Vikravandi taluk, Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu is 605203. The post office is Kanjanur.

Which post office delivers to Esalam?

Mail for Esalam is delivered through Kanjanur post office, pincode 605203, in Vikravandi taluk, Viluppuram district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Esalam located?

Esalam is a village in Vikravandi taluk of Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the population of Esalam as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Esalam village has a population of 2,935 across 678 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Esalam in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Esalam in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Esalam?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Esalam village is 60.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Esalam?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Esalam village is 1005 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Esalam?

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

Esalam is approximately 49 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 Esalam?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Esalam village is 632846.

Which is the nearest town to Esalam?

Mannadipet (population 11,176, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 19 km from Esalam in a straight line.

How big is Esalam compared to other villages in Vikravandi taluk?

Esalam ranks 35 of 116 villages in Vikravandi taluk by Census 2011 population (2,935 residents).

How far is Esalam from Chennai?

Esalam is about 137 km from Chennai in a straight line (the state capital of Tamil Nadu); by road expect roughly 178 km.

How far is Esalam from Bengaluru?

Esalam is about 228 km from Bengaluru in a straight line; by road expect roughly 297 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Esalam?

Perani is the nearest railway station to Esalam, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Esalam?

Vikravandi Bus Station is the nearest bus stop to Esalam, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Esalam?

Government Hospital, Keezh Mambattu is the nearest hospital or health centre to Esalam, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Esalam?

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

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Esalam?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Esalam, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Who is the MLA of Esalam?

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

Who is the MP for Esalam?

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

Which schools and colleges are near Esalam?

Within 5 km of Esalam: Govt.school Brahmadesam (2.6 km), as mapped by OpenStreetMap.

What is the population of Esalam in 2026?

Esalam is estimated at 3,460 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,935 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Esalam 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; Esalam 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)