# Nellikuppam, Cuddalore (Tamil Nadu) – Town Population

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Town · Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu 

# Nellikuppam

Nellikuppam is a town in Panruti sub-district of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu (municipality). The 2011 Census counted **46,678 people** in 10,763 households. Literacy was 82.8%.

- 46,678people (2011)
- 10,763households
- 82.8%literacy
- 30census wards

## Population of Nellikuppam

■ Nellikuppam · ■ Cuddalore urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****82.8%**

**86.4%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****1028**

**999

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****966**

**934

Working population ****34.1%**

**35.9%

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 Nellikuppam

Of every 100 households in Nellikuppam in 2011, 92 had electricity, 56 a toilet at home and 60 cooked with LPG; 74 had a mobile phone, 25 a two-wheeler and 2 a car.

■ Nellikuppam · ■ Cuddalore urban average

Electricity for lighting ****92%**

**94%

Toilet within the home ****56%**

**69%

No toilet (open defecation) ****41%**

**28%

Tap water ****86%**

**72%

Drinking water within premises ****51%**

**55%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****60%**

**68%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****32%**

**26%

Use banking services ****49%**

**63%

Television ****76%**

**84%

Mobile phone ****74%**

**79%

Computer with internet ****2%**

**5%

Two-wheeler ****25%**

**40%

Car / jeep / van ****2%**

**6%

None of these assets ****8%**

**5%

Own their home ****77%**

**59%

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 Nellikuppam work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 9,360 (59%) · **■** Household industry 220 (1%) · **■** Farming 3,776 (24%) · **■** Marginal 2,583 (16%)

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 Nellikuppam changed?

From 13,137 in 1901 to 46,678 in 2011.

**1901

**1911

**1921

**1931

**1941

**1951

**1961

**1971

**1981

**1991

**2001

**2011

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

## Nellikuppam in numbers and road distances

- Density2,172 per km²
- Growth 2001–20115.5%
- Annual rainfall1,351 mm
- Temperature range21 °C to 37 °C

### Road distances

- Chennai (state capital)207 km by road
- Cuddalore (district HQ)12 km by road
- Cuddalore (city of 1 lakh+)12 km by road
- Salem (city of 5 lakh+)201 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 Nellikuppam

### Civic services

- Pucca roads63 km
- DrainageOpen and closed drains
- Flush toilets6,150
- Water storage4,600 kl
- Fire serviceIn town
- Electricity — homes7,489
- Electricity — industry23

### Hospitals

- ●Allopathic hospitals1 · 50 beds · 13 doctors
- ●Alternative-medicine hospitals1 · 1 doctors
- ●Dispensaries1 · 6 beds · 2 doctors
- ●Veterinary hospitals1 · 1 doctors

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools8 govt · 14 private
- ●Senior secondary schools1 govt · 3 private

### Banks

- Nationalised banks2
- Private banks1
- Co-operative banks1

**Main manufactured goods:** sugar and chocolate.

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

## Hospitals, banks, ATMs and more in Nellikuppam

- Banks8 in Nellikuppam
- ATMs1 in Nellikuppam
- Schools1 in Nellikuppam
- Colleges and universities1 in Nellikuppam
- Cinemas1 in Nellikuppam
- Pharmacies2 in Nellikuppam
- Dental clinics3 in Nellikuppam

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/).

## Nellikuppam ward list (2011)

Ward (2011) People Households 

[Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/cuddalore/panruti/nellikuppam/ward-1/) 1,236 324 

[Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/cuddalore/panruti/nellikuppam/ward-2/) 1,825 438 

[Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/cuddalore/panruti/nellikuppam/ward-3/) 2,085 467 

[Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/cuddalore/panruti/nellikuppam/ward-4/) 1,152 259 

[Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/cuddalore/panruti/nellikuppam/ward-5/) 1,450 348 

[Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/cuddalore/panruti/nellikuppam/ward-6/) 1,722 384 

[Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/cuddalore/panruti/nellikuppam/ward-7/) 1,516 371 

[Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/cuddalore/panruti/nellikuppam/ward-8/) 1,050 228 

[Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/cuddalore/panruti/nellikuppam/ward-9/) 1,236 307 

[Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/cuddalore/panruti/nellikuppam/ward-10/) 1,133 263 

[Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/cuddalore/panruti/nellikuppam/ward-11/) 2,499 620 

[Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/cuddalore/panruti/nellikuppam/ward-12/) 1,794 399 

[Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/cuddalore/panruti/nellikuppam/ward-13/) 1,297 308 

[Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/cuddalore/panruti/nellikuppam/ward-14/) 2,042 482 

[Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/cuddalore/panruti/nellikuppam/ward-15/) 2,001 428 

[Ward 16](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/cuddalore/panruti/nellikuppam/ward-16/) 2,522 611 

[Ward 17](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/cuddalore/panruti/nellikuppam/ward-17/) 1,064 262 

[Ward 18](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/cuddalore/panruti/nellikuppam/ward-18/) 1,422 331 

[Ward 19](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/cuddalore/panruti/nellikuppam/ward-19/) 1,004 221 

[Ward 20](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/cuddalore/panruti/nellikuppam/ward-20/) 913 216 

[Ward 21](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/cuddalore/panruti/nellikuppam/ward-21/) 1,358 301 

[Ward 22](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/cuddalore/panruti/nellikuppam/ward-22/) 1,046 217 

[Ward 23](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/cuddalore/panruti/nellikuppam/ward-23/) 1,303 277 

[Ward 24](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/cuddalore/panruti/nellikuppam/ward-24/) 2,361 524 

[Ward 25](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/cuddalore/panruti/nellikuppam/ward-25/) 1,333 305 

[Ward 26](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/cuddalore/panruti/nellikuppam/ward-26/) 1,519 338 

[Ward 27](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/cuddalore/panruti/nellikuppam/ward-27/) 1,477 325 

[Ward 28](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/cuddalore/panruti/nellikuppam/ward-28/) 1,246 289 

[Ward 29](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/cuddalore/panruti/nellikuppam/ward-29/) 1,700 399 

[Ward 30](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/cuddalore/panruti/nellikuppam/ward-30/) 2,372 521 

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: Nellikuppam

- 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

- Pondicherry Airport (PNY) · Puducherry (Pondicherry)26 km
- Chennai International Airport (MAA) · Chennai146 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.8 hours, sunrise around 05:47) and shortest in Dec (about 11.4 hours, sunrise around 06:23, sunset around 17:49).

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 Nellikuppam?46,678 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Nellikuppam in?Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu
- What was the population of Nellikuppam in 1901?13,137
- How many wards does Nellikuppam have?30 census wards (2011)
- What plug type is used in Nellikuppam?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Nellikuppam?Pondicherry Airport (PNY), about 26 km in a straight line