# Balasamudram, Dindigul (Tamil Nadu) – Town Population

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Town · Dindigul, Tamil Nadu 

# Balasamudram

Balasamudram is a town in Palani sub-district of Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu (town panchayat). The 2011 Census counted **14,179 people** in 3,802 households. Literacy was 66.5%.

- 14,179people (2011)
- 3,802households
- 66.5%literacy
- 15census wards

## Population of Balasamudram

■ Balasamudram · ■ Dindigul urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****66.5%**

**83.9%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****995**

**1008

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****985**

**949

Working population ****54.0%**

**42.4%

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 Balasamudram

Of every 100 households in Balasamudram in 2011, 84 had electricity, 23 a toilet at home and 34 cooked with LPG; 59 had a mobile phone, 20 a two-wheeler and 2 a car.

■ Balasamudram · ■ Dindigul urban average

Electricity for lighting ****84%**

**93%

Toilet within the home ****23%**

**57%

No toilet (open defecation) ****62%**

**28%

Tap water ****92%**

**85%

Drinking water within premises ****35%**

**42%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****34%**

**56%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****60%**

**33%

Use banking services ****25%**

**51%

Television ****84%**

**83%

Mobile phone ****59%**

**72%

Computer with internet ****1%**

**3%

Two-wheeler ****20%**

**32%

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

**4%

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

**6%

Own their home ****82%**

**62%

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 Balasamudram work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 2,352 (31%) · **■** Household industry 246 (3%) · **■** Farming 4,716 (62%) · **■** Marginal 339 (4%)

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 Balasamudram changed?

From 12,305 in 2001 to 14,179 in 2011.

**2001

**2011

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

## Balasamudram in numbers and road distances

- Density371 per km²
- Growth 2001–201115.2%
- Annual rainfall820 mm
- Temperature range24 °C to 34 °C

### Road distances

- Chennai (state capital)530 km by road
- Dindigul (district HQ)60 km by road
- Dindigul (city of 1 lakh+)60 km by road
- Madurai (city of 5 lakh+)58 km by road
- Palani (railway station)4 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 Balasamudram

### Civic services

- Pucca roads16 km
- DrainageOpen drains
- Flush toilets1,266
- Water storage535 kl
- Electricity — homes2,857
- Electricity — industry9

### Hospitals

- ●Dispensaries1 · 5 beds · 1 doctors
- ●Veterinary hospitals1 · 1 doctors

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools5 govt · 3 private

### Banks

- Nationalised banks1

**Main manufactured goods:** coir products, mineral water and bricks.

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

## Balasamudram ward list (2011)

Ward (2011) People Households 

[Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/dindigul/palani/balasamudram/ward-1/) 841 215 

[Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/dindigul/palani/balasamudram/ward-2/) 504 139 

[Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/dindigul/palani/balasamudram/ward-3/) 906 246 

[Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/dindigul/palani/balasamudram/ward-4/) 954 245 

[Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/dindigul/palani/balasamudram/ward-5/) 795 211 

[Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/dindigul/palani/balasamudram/ward-6/) 1,752 473 

[Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/dindigul/palani/balasamudram/ward-7/) 1,136 279 

[Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/dindigul/palani/balasamudram/ward-8/) 1,201 319 

[Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/dindigul/palani/balasamudram/ward-9/) 813 221 

[Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/dindigul/palani/balasamudram/ward-10/) 741 200 

[Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/dindigul/palani/balasamudram/ward-11/) 852 246 

[Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/dindigul/palani/balasamudram/ward-12/) 749 207 

[Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/dindigul/palani/balasamudram/ward-13/) 801 209 

[Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/dindigul/palani/balasamudram/ward-14/) 1,000 279 

[Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/dindigul/palani/balasamudram/ward-15/) 1,134 313 

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: Balasamudram

- 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) · Coimbatore84 km
- Madurai Airport (IXM) · Madurai92 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:58) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:29, sunset around 18:00).

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 Balasamudram?14,179 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Balasamudram in?Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu
- What was the population of Balasamudram in 2001?12,305
- How many wards does Balasamudram have?15 census wards (2011)
- What plug type is used in Balasamudram?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Balasamudram?Coimbatore International Airport (CJB), about 84 km in a straight line