# Othakalmandapam, Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) – Town Population

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Town · Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 

# Othakalmandapam

Othakalmandapam is a town in Coimbatore South sub-district of Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu (town panchayat). The 2011 Census counted **12,207 people** in 3,394 households. Literacy was 82.1%.

- 12,207people (2011)
- 3,394households
- 82.1%literacy
- 15census wards

## Population of Othakalmandapam

■ Othakalmandapam · ■ Coimbatore urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****82.1%**

**87.8%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****1025**

**999

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****973**

**953

Working population ****44.2%**

**42.6%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Homes and amenities in Othakalmandapam

Of every 100 households in Othakalmandapam in 2011, 94 had electricity, 66 a toilet at home and 82 cooked with LPG; 79 had a mobile phone, 47 a two-wheeler and 6 a car.

■ Othakalmandapam · ■ Coimbatore urban average

Electricity for lighting ****94%**

**96%

Toilet within the home ****66%**

**78%

No toilet (open defecation) ****26%**

**11%

Tap water ****96%**

**97%

Drinking water within premises ****70%**

**67%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****82%**

**79%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****10%**

**9%

Use banking services ****57%**

**64%

Television ****89%**

**91%

Mobile phone ****79%**

**81%

Computer with internet ****2%**

**8%

Two-wheeler ****47%**

**50%

Car / jeep / van ****6%**

**11%

None of these assets ****4%**

**3%

Own their home ****72%**

**52%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Houselisting and Housing Census – households by amenities and assets (HH-14)](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## What people in Othakalmandapam work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 4,223 (78%) · **■** Household industry 78 (1%) · **■** Farming 270 (5%) · **■** Marginal 828 (15%)

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## How has the population of Othakalmandapam changed?

From 10,320 in 2001 to 12,207 in 2011.

**2001

**2011

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Othakalmandapam in numbers and road distances

- Density898 per km²
- Growth 2001–201118.3%
- Annual rainfall1,178 mm
- Temperature range19 °C to 37 °C

### Road distances

- Chennai (state capital)510 km by road
- Coimbatore (district HQ)18 km by road
- Coimbatore (city of 1 lakh+)18 km by road
- Coimbatore (city of 5 lakh+)18 km by road
- Podanur (railway station)8 km by road

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Services and economy in Othakalmandapam

### Civic services

- Pucca roads7 km
- DrainageOpen drains
- Flush toilets2,590
- Water storage4,700 kl
- Electricity — homes2,941
- Electricity — industry5

### Hospitals

- ●Veterinary hospitals1 · 1 doctors

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools2 govt · 1 private
- ●Senior secondary schools1 private
- ●Engineering colleges2 private

### Banks

- Nationalised banks2
- Private banks1
- Co-operative banks1

**Main manufactured goods:** thread and steel products.

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Hospitals, banks, ATMs and more in Othakalmandapam

- Hospitals2 in Othakalmandapam
- Banks3 in Othakalmandapam
- ATMs2 in Othakalmandapam
- Colleges and universities9 in Othakalmandapam

Source: [Overture Maps Foundation places, release 2026-10-21.0 (CDLA-Permissive-2.0, Apache-2.0 or CC0 by source)](https://docs.overturemaps.org/attribution/).

## Othakalmandapam ward list (2011)

Ward (2011) People Households 

[Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/coimbatore/coimbatore-south/othakalmandapam/ward-1/) 905 241 

[Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/coimbatore/coimbatore-south/othakalmandapam/ward-2/) 486 154 

[Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/coimbatore/coimbatore-south/othakalmandapam/ward-3/) 1,159 302 

[Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/coimbatore/coimbatore-south/othakalmandapam/ward-4/) 563 153 

[Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/coimbatore/coimbatore-south/othakalmandapam/ward-5/) 1,277 361 

[Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/coimbatore/coimbatore-south/othakalmandapam/ward-6/) 681 194 

[Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/coimbatore/coimbatore-south/othakalmandapam/ward-7/) 704 208 

[Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/coimbatore/coimbatore-south/othakalmandapam/ward-8/) 1,342 380 

[Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/coimbatore/coimbatore-south/othakalmandapam/ward-9/) 535 149 

[Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/coimbatore/coimbatore-south/othakalmandapam/ward-10/) 1,123 285 

[Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/coimbatore/coimbatore-south/othakalmandapam/ward-11/) 504 142 

[Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/coimbatore/coimbatore-south/othakalmandapam/ward-12/) 656 181 

[Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/coimbatore/coimbatore-south/othakalmandapam/ward-13/) 441 137 

[Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/coimbatore/coimbatore-south/othakalmandapam/ward-14/) 425 124 

[Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/coimbatore/coimbatore-south/othakalmandapam/ward-15/) 1,406 383 

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

Census wards of 2011; municipal ward boundaries may have changed since.

## Know before you go: Othakalmandapam

- Time zoneUTC+5:30, no daylight saving · Asia/Kolkata
- CurrencyRupee (INR)
- Country calling code+91
- LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil
- Plug typesType C, D · 230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) · Coimbatore17 km
- Cochin International Airport (COK) · Kochi104 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.8 hours, sunrise around 05:59) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:32, sunset around 18:01).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Quick answers

- What is the population of Othakalmandapam?12,207 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Othakalmandapam in?Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu
- What was the population of Othakalmandapam in 2001?10,320
- How many wards does Othakalmandapam have?15 census wards (2011)
- What plug type is used in Othakalmandapam?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Othakalmandapam?Coimbatore International Airport (CJB), about 17 km in a straight line