# Padmanabhapuram, Kanniyakumari (Tamil Nadu) – Town Population

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/padmanabhapuram/

Town · Kanniyakumari, Tamil Nadu 

# Padmanabhapuram

Padmanabhapuram is a town in Kalkulam sub-district of Kanniyakumari district, Tamil Nadu (municipality). The 2011 Census counted **21,342 people** in 5,549 households. Literacy was 93.2%.

- 21,342people (2011)
- 5,549households
- 93.2%literacy
- 21census wards

## Population of Padmanabhapuram

■ Padmanabhapuram · ■ Kanniyakumari urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****93.2%**

**92.0%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****1029**

**1022

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****956**

**966

Working population ****33.0%**

**36.0%

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 Padmanabhapuram

Of every 100 households in Padmanabhapuram in 2011, 96 had electricity, 89 a toilet at home and 66 cooked with LPG; 77 had a mobile phone, 24 a two-wheeler and 7 a car.

■ Padmanabhapuram · ■ Kanniyakumari urban average

Electricity for lighting ****96%**

**95%

Toilet within the home ****89%**

**88%

No toilet (open defecation) ****6%**

**6%

Tap water ****67%**

**63%

Drinking water within premises ****57%**

**40%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****66%**

**40%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****30%**

**57%

Use banking services ****67%**

**65%

Television ****80%**

**90%

Mobile phone ****77%**

**72%

Computer with internet ****4%**

**3%

Two-wheeler ****24%**

**24%

Car / jeep / van ****7%**

**5%

None of these assets ****6%**

**3%

Own their home ****72%**

**85%

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 Padmanabhapuram work as

********

**■** Services, trade & industry 5,481 (78%) · **■** Household industry 87 (1%) · **■** Farming 442 (6%) · **■** Marginal 1,026 (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 Padmanabhapuram changed?

From 9,156 in 1921 to 21,342 in 2011.

**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).

## Padmanabhapuram in numbers and road distances

- Density3,299 per km²
- Growth 2001–20116.3%
- Annual rainfall1,142 mm
- Temperature range24 °C to 34 °C

### Road distances

- Chennai (state capital)744 km by road
- Nagercoil (district HQ)15 km by road
- Nagercoil (city of 1 lakh+)15 km by road
- Thiruvananthapuram (city of 5 lakh+)52 km by road
- Eraniel (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 Padmanabhapuram

### Civic services

- Pucca roads9 km
- DrainageOpen and closed drains
- Flush toilets5,510
- Water storage900 kl
- Fire serviceIn town
- Electricity — homes5,430
- Electricity — industry11

### Hospitals

- ●Allopathic hospitals1 · 96 beds · 8 doctors
- ●Alternative-medicine hospitals1 · 2 doctors
- ●Dispensaries1 · 5 beds · 1 doctors
- ●Veterinary hospitals1 · 2 doctors

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools2 govt · 2 private
- ●Senior secondary schools2 govt · 2 private

### Banks

- Nationalised banks5
- Private banks2
- Co-operative banks1

**Main manufactured goods:** rubber.

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

## Hospitals, banks, ATMs and more in Padmanabhapuram

- Hospitals3 in Padmanabhapuram
- Banks12 in Padmanabhapuram
- ATMs2 in Padmanabhapuram
- Petrol pumps1 in Padmanabhapuram
- Hotels2 in Padmanabhapuram
- Schools1 in Padmanabhapuram
- Colleges and universities2 in Padmanabhapuram
- Pharmacies3 in Padmanabhapuram
- Restaurants3 in Padmanabhapuram
- Dental clinics1 in Padmanabhapuram

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/).

## Padmanabhapuram ward list (2011)

Ward (2011) People Households 

[Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/padmanabhapuram/ward-1/) 1,166 295 

[Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/padmanabhapuram/ward-2/) 651 181 

[Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/padmanabhapuram/ward-3/) 708 202 

[Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/padmanabhapuram/ward-4/) 825 219 

[Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/padmanabhapuram/ward-5/) 1,107 292 

[Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/padmanabhapuram/ward-6/) 977 249 

[Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/padmanabhapuram/ward-7/) 883 216 

[Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/padmanabhapuram/ward-8/) 983 233 

[Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/padmanabhapuram/ward-9/) 1,289 335 

[Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/padmanabhapuram/ward-10/) 1,554 359 

[Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/padmanabhapuram/ward-11/) 1,269 337 

[Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/padmanabhapuram/ward-12/) 1,326 310 

[Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/padmanabhapuram/ward-13/) 1,246 334 

[Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/padmanabhapuram/ward-14/) 895 233 

[Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/padmanabhapuram/ward-15/) 1,028 278 

[Ward 16](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/padmanabhapuram/ward-16/) 1,394 355 

[Ward 17](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/padmanabhapuram/ward-17/) 1,039 266 

[Ward 18](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/padmanabhapuram/ward-18/) 933 265 

[Ward 19](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/padmanabhapuram/ward-19/) 853 246 

[Ward 20](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/padmanabhapuram/ward-20/) 533 149 

[Ward 21](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/padmanabhapuram/ward-21/) 683 195 

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: Padmanabhapuram

- 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

- Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV) · Thiruvananthapuram52 km
- Madurai Airport (IXM) · Madurai196 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 06:02) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:26, sunset around 18:05).

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 Padmanabhapuram?21,342 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Padmanabhapuram in?Kanniyakumari district, Tamil Nadu
- What was the population of Padmanabhapuram in 1921?9,156
- How many wards does Padmanabhapuram have?21 census wards (2011)
- What plug type is used in Padmanabhapuram?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Padmanabhapuram?Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV), about 52 km in a straight line