# Chinnampalayam, Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) – Town Population

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Town · Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 

# Chinnampalayam

Chinnampalayam is a town in Pollachi sub-district of Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu (census town). The 2011 Census counted **8,695 people** in 2,475 households. Literacy was 92.0%.

- 8,695people (2011)
- 2,475households
- 92.0%literacy
- 1,027females per 1,000 males

## Population of Chinnampalayam

■ Chinnampalayam · ■ Coimbatore urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****92.0%**

**87.8%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****1027**

**999

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****1032**

**953

Working population ****39.6%**

**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 Chinnampalayam

Of every 100 households in Chinnampalayam in 2011, 99 had electricity, 87 a toilet at home and 87 cooked with LPG; 88 had a mobile phone, 58 a two-wheeler and 11 a car.

■ Chinnampalayam · ■ Coimbatore urban average

Electricity for lighting ****99%**

**96%

Toilet within the home ****87%**

**78%

No toilet (open defecation) ****7%**

**11%

Tap water ****98%**

**97%

Drinking water within premises ****84%**

**67%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****87%**

**79%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****8%**

**9%

Use banking services ****80%**

**64%

Television ****94%**

**91%

Mobile phone ****88%**

**81%

Computer with internet ****8%**

**8%

Two-wheeler ****58%**

**50%

Car / jeep / van ****11%**

**11%

None of these assets ****1%**

**3%

Own their home ****54%**

**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 Chinnampalayam work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 3,162 (92%) · **■** Household industry 49 (1%) · **■** Farming 141 (4%) · **■** Marginal 90 (3%)

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 Chinnampalayam changed?

From 2,580 in 1971 to 8,695 in 2011.

**1971

**1981

**1991

**2001

**2011

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

## Chinnampalayam in numbers and road distances

- Density4,576 per km²
- Growth 2001–201122.7%
- Annual rainfall1,178 mm
- Temperature range19 °C to 37 °C

### Road distances

- Chennai (state capital)523 km by road
- Coimbatore (district HQ)43 km by road
- Coimbatore (city of 1 lakh+)43 km by road
- Coimbatore (city of 5 lakh+)43 km by road
- Pollachi (railway station)3 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 Chinnampalayam

### Civic services

- Pucca roads10 km
- DrainageOpen drains
- Flush toilets2,152
- Water storage524 kl
- Electricity — homes2,475
- Electricity — industry2

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools2 govt

### Banks

- Nationalised banks1

**Main manufactured goods:** coir products and cotton cloth.

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

## Hospitals, banks, ATMs and more in Chinnampalayam

- Hospitals3 in Chinnampalayam
- Banks9 in Chinnampalayam
- ATMs3 in Chinnampalayam
- Petrol pumps1 in Chinnampalayam
- Hotels1 in Chinnampalayam
- Schools2 in Chinnampalayam
- Colleges and universities4 in Chinnampalayam
- Pharmacies1 in Chinnampalayam
- Restaurants6 in Chinnampalayam
- Dental clinics2 in Chinnampalayam

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/).

## Know before you go: Chinnampalayam

- 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) · Coimbatore41 km
- Cochin International Airport (COK) · Kochi89 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:59) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:31, sunset around 18:02).

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 Chinnampalayam?8,695 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Chinnampalayam in?Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu
- What was the population of Chinnampalayam in 1971?2,580
- What plug type is used in Chinnampalayam?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Chinnampalayam?Coimbatore International Airport (CJB), about 41 km in a straight line