# Veerakkalpudur, Salem (Tamil Nadu) – Town Population & History

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Town · Salem, Tamil Nadu 

# Veerakkalpudur

Veerakkalpudur is a town in Mettur sub-district of Salem district, Tamil Nadu (town panchayat). The 2011 Census counted **16,665 people** in 4,614 households. Literacy was 87.2%.

- 16,665people (2011)
- 4,614households
- 87.2%literacy
- 15census wards

## Population of Veerakkalpudur

■ Veerakkalpudur · ■ Salem urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****87.2%**

**79.7%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****972**

**975

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****882**

**935

Working population ****37.0%**

**43.0%

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 Veerakkalpudur

Of every 100 households in Veerakkalpudur in 2011, 97 had electricity, 83 a toilet at home and 80 cooked with LPG; 83 had a mobile phone, 49 a two-wheeler and 7 a car.

■ Veerakkalpudur · ■ Salem urban average

Electricity for lighting ****97%**

**94%

Toilet within the home ****83%**

**55%

No toilet (open defecation) ****16%**

**27%

Tap water ****100%**

**87%

Drinking water within premises ****82%**

**40%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****80%**

**64%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****11%**

**24%

Use banking services ****69%**

**45%

Television ****92%**

**88%

Mobile phone ****83%**

**73%

Computer with internet ****7%**

**4%

Two-wheeler ****49%**

**43%

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

**5%

None of these assets ****3%**

**5%

Own their home ****62%**

**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 Veerakkalpudur work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 5,232 (85%) · **■** Household industry 188 (3%) · **■** Farming 343 (6%) · **■** Marginal 406 (7%)

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 Veerakkalpudur changed?

From 11,742 in 1981 to 16,665 in 2011.

**1981

**1991

**2001

**2011

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

## Veerakkalpudur in numbers and road distances

- Density1,287 per km²
- Growth 2001–20112.6%
- Annual rainfall860 mm
- Temperature range20 °C to 39 °C

### Road distances

- Chennai (state capital)400 km by road
- Salem (district HQ)42 km by road
- Salem (city of 1 lakh+)42 km by road
- Salem (city of 5 lakh+)42 km by road
- Mettur (railway station)11 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 Veerakkalpudur

### Civic services

- Pucca roads31 km
- DrainageOpen drains
- Flush toilets3,809
- Water storage1,490 kl
- Fire serviceIn town
- Electricity — homes4,614
- Electricity — industry8

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools4 govt
- ●Senior secondary schools1 govt · 2 private

### Banks

- Nationalised banks1
- Private banks1
- Co-operative banks1

**Main manufactured goods:** chemical and pvc pipes.

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

## Veerakkalpudur ward list (2011)

Ward (2011) People Households 

[Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/salem/mettur/veerakkalpudur/ward-1/) 1,456 385 

[Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/salem/mettur/veerakkalpudur/ward-2/) 1,461 378 

[Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/salem/mettur/veerakkalpudur/ward-3/) 1,303 357 

[Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/salem/mettur/veerakkalpudur/ward-4/) 1,712 482 

[Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/salem/mettur/veerakkalpudur/ward-5/) 1,382 379 

[Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/salem/mettur/veerakkalpudur/ward-6/) 796 220 

[Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/salem/mettur/veerakkalpudur/ward-7/) 986 287 

[Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/salem/mettur/veerakkalpudur/ward-8/) 1,071 307 

[Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/salem/mettur/veerakkalpudur/ward-9/) 1,762 467 

[Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/salem/mettur/veerakkalpudur/ward-10/) 626 171 

[Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/salem/mettur/veerakkalpudur/ward-11/) 1,158 327 

[Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/salem/mettur/veerakkalpudur/ward-12/) 849 247 

[Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/salem/mettur/veerakkalpudur/ward-13/) 883 261 

[Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/salem/mettur/veerakkalpudur/ward-14/) 563 162 

[Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/salem/mettur/veerakkalpudur/ward-15/) 657 184 

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: Veerakkalpudur

- 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) · Coimbatore126 km
- Mysore Airport (MYQ) · Mysore137 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.8 hours, sunrise around 05:54) and shortest in Dec (about 11.4 hours, sunrise around 06:30, sunset around 17:56).

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 Veerakkalpudur?16,665 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Veerakkalpudur in?Salem district, Tamil Nadu
- What was the population of Veerakkalpudur in 1981?11,742
- How many wards does Veerakkalpudur have?15 census wards (2011)
- What plug type is used in Veerakkalpudur?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Veerakkalpudur?Coimbatore International Airport (CJB), about 126 km in a straight line