# Manali, Thiruvallur (Tamil Nadu) – Town Population & History

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Town · Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu 

# Manali

Manali is a town in Mathavaram sub-district of Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu (municipality). The 2011 Census counted **35,248 people** in 9,331 households. Literacy was 84.6%.

- 35,248people (2011)
- 9,331households
- 84.6%literacy
- 18census wards

## Population of Manali

■ Manali · ■ Thiruvallur urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****84.6%**

**89.3%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****968**

**981

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****918**

**946

Working population ****36.2%**

**38.3%

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 Manali

Of every 100 households in Manali in 2011, 98 had electricity, 91 a toilet at home and 57 cooked with LPG; 81 had a mobile phone, 28 a two-wheeler and 2 a car.

■ Manali · ■ Thiruvallur urban average

Electricity for lighting ****98%**

**98%

Toilet within the home ****91%**

**89%

No toilet (open defecation) ****8%**

**9%

Tap water ****89%**

**54%

Drinking water within premises ****33%**

**44%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****57%**

**79%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****10%**

**7%

Use banking services ****57%**

**65%

Television ****86%**

**92%

Mobile phone ****81%**

**83%

Computer with internet ****2%**

**11%

Two-wheeler ****28%**

**45%

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

**8%

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

**2%

Own their home ****46%**

**56%

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 Manali work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 11,293 (89%) · **■** Household industry 127 (1%) · **■** Farming 74 (1%) · **■** Marginal 1,251 (10%)

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 Manali changed?

From 19,093 in 1991 to 35,248 in 2011.

**1991

**2001

**2011

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

## Manali in numbers and road distances

- Density2,203 per km²
- Growth 2001–201123.3%
- Annual rainfall1,062 mm
- Temperature range21 °C to 38 °C

### Road distances

- Chennai (state capital)15 km by road
- Thiruvallur (district HQ)40 km by road
- Tiruvottiyur (city of 1 lakh+)5 km by road
- Chennai (city of 5 lakh+)15 km by road
- Tiruvottiyur (railway station)5 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 Manali

### Civic services

- Pucca roads34 km
- DrainageClosed drains
- Flush toilets8,592
- Water storage500 kl
- Fire serviceIn town
- Electricity — homes5,500
- Electricity — industry12

### Hospitals

- ●Alternative-medicine hospitals1 · 1 doctors
- ●Dispensaries1 · 5 beds · 2 doctors

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools5 govt · 13 private
- ●Senior secondary schools2 govt · 2 private
- ●Polytechnics1 private

### Banks

- Nationalised banks1
- Private banks1
- Co-operative banks1

**Main manufactured goods:** fertilizer, fertilizer and plastic products.

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

## Hospitals, banks, ATMs and more in Manali

- Hospitals1 in Manali
- Banks11 in Manali
- ATMs9 in Manali
- Petrol pumps4 in Manali
- Hotels3 in Manali
- Schools3 in Manali
- Colleges and universities2 in Manali
- Cinemas1 in Manali
- Pharmacies5 in Manali
- Restaurants2 in Manali
- Police stations1 in Manali
- Dental clinics2 in Manali

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/).

## Manali ward list (2011)

Ward (2011) People Households 

[Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thiruvallur/mathavaram/manali/ward-1/) 3,076 825 

[Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thiruvallur/mathavaram/manali/ward-2/) 2,209 598 

[Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thiruvallur/mathavaram/manali/ward-3/) 1,557 413 

[Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thiruvallur/mathavaram/manali/ward-4/) 1,737 456 

[Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thiruvallur/mathavaram/manali/ward-5/) 2,021 548 

[Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thiruvallur/mathavaram/manali/ward-6/) 1,660 442 

[Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thiruvallur/mathavaram/manali/ward-7/) 1,137 300 

[Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thiruvallur/mathavaram/manali/ward-8/) 2,599 687 

[Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thiruvallur/mathavaram/manali/ward-9/) 2,308 602 

[Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thiruvallur/mathavaram/manali/ward-10/) 1,143 303 

[Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thiruvallur/mathavaram/manali/ward-11/) 1,709 457 

[Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thiruvallur/mathavaram/manali/ward-12/) 1,705 437 

[Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thiruvallur/mathavaram/manali/ward-13/) 4,074 1,056 

[Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thiruvallur/mathavaram/manali/ward-14/) 1,805 469 

[Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thiruvallur/mathavaram/manali/ward-15/) 3,487 905 

[Ward 16](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thiruvallur/mathavaram/manali/ward-16/) 984 271 

[Ward 17](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thiruvallur/mathavaram/manali/ward-17/) 653 191 

[Ward 18](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thiruvallur/mathavaram/manali/ward-18/) 1,384 371 

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: Manali

- 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

- Chennai International Airport (MAA) · Chennai22 km
- Tirupati International Airport (TIR) · Tirupati94 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.9 hours, sunrise around 05:42) and shortest in Dec (about 11.4 hours, sunrise around 06:23, sunset around 17:44).

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 Manali?35,248 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Manali in?Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu
- What was the population of Manali in 1991?19,093
- How many wards does Manali have?18 census wards (2011)
- What plug type is used in Manali?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Manali?Chennai International Airport (MAA), about 22 km in a straight line