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Virudhunagar

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Area · — km²
Population · 19,42,288
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Virudhunagar — district of Tamil Nadu

Virudhunagar is a district in Tamil Nadu. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Virudhunagar

Virudhunagar is known for its textile industry, cotton production, and agricultural prosperity.

District HQ
Virudhunagar

Must-visit places in Virudhunagar

temple

Nellaiappar Temple

Ancient Shiva temple in nearby Tirunelveli with intricate carvings and historical significance.

  • lake
    Suthamalli Lake

    Scenic artificial lake serving as a water source and picnic spot for the region.

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Then & Now

Virudhunagar district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
9,62,062
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Population · 2026
11,34,270
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
2,65,002
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Households · 2026
3,12,435
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 · District aggregates · 624 villages

Virudhunagar district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
4,80,360Census 2011
Female population
4,81,702Census 2011
Sex ratio
1003 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
2,65,002Census 2011
SC population
2,63,206Census 2011
ST population
1,078Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
11,34,270+17.9%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
3,12,435RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
5,12,015Census 2011
Cultivators
48,321Census 2011
Agri labourers
1,39,360Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
77.3%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
6,35,748 / 9,57,82566% complete
SBM-G toilets
5,23,089Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Virudhunagar district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
48 of 624 villages have notable places mapped · 8%
  • Temple· 24
  • Hospital· 19
  • School· 11
  • College· 2
  • High school· 2
  • PHC· 2

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Virudhunagar district.

Browse by mandal

All 10 mandals of Virudhunagar

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624 villages · 450 GPs
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Top villages in Virudhunagar

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Virudhunagar

How many mandals and villages are in Virudhunagar district?

Virudhunagar district has 10 mandals and 624 revenue villages across 450 gram panchayats in Tamil Nadu.

Where is the headquarters of Virudhunagar district?

The district headquarters of Virudhunagar is —.

What is the pincode of Virudhunagar district?

Virudhunagar district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Virudhunagar may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Virudhunagar fall under?

Virudhunagar district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Virudhunagar district?

Virudhunagar district had a population of 19,42,288 per the 2011 Census, across 624 villages.

When was Virudhunagar district formed?

Virudhunagar district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Virudhunagar district?

Major rivers in Virudhunagar district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

By straight-line distance

Districts near Virudhunagar

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(6 nearest)