# Thiruvithancode, Kanniyakumari (Tamil Nadu) – Town Population

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Town · Kanniyakumari, Tamil Nadu 

# Thiruvithancode

Thiruvithancode is a town in Kalkulam sub-district of Kanniyakumari district, Tamil Nadu (town panchayat). The 2011 Census counted **18,723 people** in 4,469 households. Literacy was 93.8%.

- 18,723people (2011)
- 4,469households
- 93.8%literacy
- 18census wards

## Population of Thiruvithancode

■ Thiruvithancode · ■ Kanniyakumari urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****93.8%**

**92.0%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****1026**

**1022

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****846**

**966

Working population ****35.5%**

**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 Thiruvithancode

Of every 100 households in Thiruvithancode in 2011, 94 had electricity, 97 a toilet at home and 44 cooked with LPG; 73 had a mobile phone, 17 a two-wheeler and 3 a car.

■ Thiruvithancode · ■ Kanniyakumari urban average

Electricity for lighting ****94%**

**95%

Toilet within the home ****97%**

**88%

No toilet (open defecation) ****2%**

**6%

Tap water ****35%**

**63%

Drinking water within premises ****39%**

**40%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****44%**

**40%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****54%**

**57%

Use banking services ****57%**

**65%

Television ****94%**

**90%

Mobile phone ****73%**

**72%

Computer with internet ****3%**

**3%

Two-wheeler ****17%**

**24%

Car / jeep / van ****3%**

**5%

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

**3%

Own their home ****82%**

**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 Thiruvithancode work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 4,631 (70%) · **■** Household industry 238 (4%) · **■** Farming 416 (6%) · **■** Marginal 1,371 (21%)

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 Thiruvithancode changed?

From 4,273 in 1921 to 18,723 in 2011.

**1921

**1931

**1941

**1951

**2001

**2011

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

## Thiruvithancode in numbers and road distances

- Density1,783 per km²
- Growth 2001–201114.2%
- Annual rainfall1,142 mm
- Temperature range24 °C to 34 °C

### Road distances

- Chennai (state capital)750 km by road
- Nagercoil (district HQ)20 km by road
- Nagercoil (city of 1 lakh+)30 km by road
- Thiruvananthapuram (city of 5 lakh+)60 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 Thiruvithancode

### Civic services

- Pucca roads69 km
- DrainageOpen and closed drains
- Flush toilets4,347
- Water storage825 kl
- Electricity — homes4,225
- Electricity — industry5

### Hospitals

- ●Alternative-medicine hospitals1 · 1 doctors
- ●Dispensaries1 · 5 beds · 1 doctors

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools3 govt · 3 private
- ●Senior secondary schools1 govt · 1 private

### Banks

- Nationalised banks1
- Private banks3
- Co-operative banks1

**Main manufactured goods:** honey, cashew nut and 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 Thiruvithancode

- Hospitals3 in Thiruvithancode
- Banks7 in Thiruvithancode
- ATMs1 in Thiruvithancode
- Petrol pumps3 in Thiruvithancode
- Hotels2 in Thiruvithancode
- Schools5 in Thiruvithancode
- Colleges and universities2 in Thiruvithancode
- Restaurants1 in Thiruvithancode

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/).

## Thiruvithancode ward list (2011)

Ward (2011) People Households 

[Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/thiruvithancode/ward-1/) 1,134 284 

[Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/thiruvithancode/ward-2/) 1,390 339 

[Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/thiruvithancode/ward-3/) 1,463 367 

[Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/thiruvithancode/ward-4/) 785 221 

[Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/thiruvithancode/ward-5/) 1,461 365 

[Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/thiruvithancode/ward-6/) 1,160 276 

[Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/thiruvithancode/ward-7/) 700 176 

[Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/thiruvithancode/ward-8/) 974 208 

[Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/thiruvithancode/ward-9/) 1,048 216 

[Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/thiruvithancode/ward-10/) 683 167 

[Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/thiruvithancode/ward-11/) 783 187 

[Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/thiruvithancode/ward-12/) 1,539 406 

[Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/thiruvithancode/ward-13/) 557 117 

[Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/thiruvithancode/ward-14/) 712 158 

[Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/thiruvithancode/ward-15/) 844 186 

[Ward 16](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/thiruvithancode/ward-16/) 1,328 287 

[Ward 17](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/thiruvithancode/ward-17/) 974 220 

[Ward 18](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/thiruvithancode/ward-18/) 1,188 289 

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: Thiruvithancode

- 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) · Thiruvananthapuram49 km
- Madurai Airport (IXM) · Madurai197 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 Thiruvithancode?18,723 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Thiruvithancode in?Kanniyakumari district, Tamil Nadu
- What was the population of Thiruvithancode in 1921?4,273
- How many wards does Thiruvithancode have?18 census wards (2011)
- What plug type is used in Thiruvithancode?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Thiruvithancode?Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV), about 49 km in a straight line