# Udangudi, Thoothukkudi (Tamil Nadu) – Town Population

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Town · Thoothukkudi, Tamil Nadu 

# Udangudi

Udangudi is a town in Tiruchendur sub-district of Thoothukkudi district, Tamil Nadu (town panchayat). The 2011 Census counted **19,738 people** in 4,673 households. Literacy was 93.2%.

- 19,738people (2011)
- 4,673households
- 93.2%literacy
- 18census wards

## Population of Udangudi

■ Udangudi · ■ Thoothukkudi urban average

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

**90.2%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****1003**

**1017

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****927**

**970

Working population ****34.7%**

**37.7%

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 Udangudi

Of every 100 households in Udangudi in 2011, 93 had electricity, 70 a toilet at home and 49 cooked with LPG; 77 had a mobile phone, 27 a two-wheeler and 5 a car.

■ Udangudi · ■ Thoothukkudi urban average

Electricity for lighting ****93%**

**96%

Toilet within the home ****70%**

**73%

No toilet (open defecation) ****30%**

**21%

Tap water ****89%**

**87%

Drinking water within premises ****62%**

**52%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****49%**

**59%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****46%**

**29%

Use banking services ****62%**

**59%

Television ****88%**

**91%

Mobile phone ****77%**

**78%

Computer with internet ****2%**

**4%

Two-wheeler ****27%**

**34%

Car / jeep / van ****5%**

**5%

None of these assets ****4%**

**3%

Own their home ****69%**

**57%

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 Udangudi work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 5,661 (83%) · **■** Household industry 177 (3%) · **■** Farming 389 (6%) · **■** Marginal 616 (9%)

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 Udangudi changed?

From 7,624 in 1921 to 19,738 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).

## Udangudi in numbers and road distances

- Density1,828 per km²
- Growth 2001–20111.8%
- Annual rainfall635 mm
- Temperature range24 °C to 35 °C

### Road distances

- Chennai (state capital)710 km by road
- Thoothukkudi (district HQ)55 km by road
- Thoothukkudi (city of 1 lakh+)55 km by road
- Madurai (city of 5 lakh+)200 km by road
- Tiruchendur (railway station)16 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 Udangudi

### Civic services

- Pucca roads25 km
- DrainageClosed drains
- Flush toilets3,745
- Water storage1,220 kl
- Electricity — homes4,673
- Electricity — industry8

### Hospitals

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

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools6 govt
- ●Senior secondary schools2 govt

### Banks

- Nationalised banks2
- Private banks1
- Co-operative banks1

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

## Hospitals, banks, ATMs and more in Udangudi

- Hospitals1 in Udangudi
- Banks5 in Udangudi
- Petrol pumps1 in Udangudi
- Pharmacies1 in Udangudi
- Restaurants2 in Udangudi
- Dental clinics1 in Udangudi

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/).

## Udangudi ward list (2011)

Ward (2011) People Households 

[Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thoothukkudi/tiruchendur/udangudi/ward-1/) 1,229 269 

[Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thoothukkudi/tiruchendur/udangudi/ward-2/) 873 193 

[Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thoothukkudi/tiruchendur/udangudi/ward-3/) 1,179 280 

[Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thoothukkudi/tiruchendur/udangudi/ward-4/) 775 175 

[Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thoothukkudi/tiruchendur/udangudi/ward-5/) 1,331 318 

[Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thoothukkudi/tiruchendur/udangudi/ward-6/) 1,350 349 

[Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thoothukkudi/tiruchendur/udangudi/ward-7/) 653 147 

[Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thoothukkudi/tiruchendur/udangudi/ward-8/) 1,696 402 

[Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thoothukkudi/tiruchendur/udangudi/ward-9/) 723 189 

[Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thoothukkudi/tiruchendur/udangudi/ward-10/) 1,001 239 

[Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thoothukkudi/tiruchendur/udangudi/ward-11/) 1,271 304 

[Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thoothukkudi/tiruchendur/udangudi/ward-12/) 990 238 

[Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thoothukkudi/tiruchendur/udangudi/ward-13/) 934 230 

[Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thoothukkudi/tiruchendur/udangudi/ward-14/) 1,407 339 

[Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thoothukkudi/tiruchendur/udangudi/ward-15/) 993 234 

[Ward 16](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thoothukkudi/tiruchendur/udangudi/ward-16/) 1,077 263 

[Ward 17](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thoothukkudi/tiruchendur/udangudi/ward-17/) 1,110 257 

[Ward 18](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thoothukkudi/tiruchendur/udangudi/ward-18/) 1,146 247 

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: Udangudi

- 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

- Tuticorin Airport (TCR) · Vagaikulam33 km
- Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV) · Thiruvananthapuram122 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:59) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:23, sunset around 18:02).

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 Udangudi?19,738 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Udangudi in?Thoothukkudi district, Tamil Nadu
- What was the population of Udangudi in 1921?7,624
- How many wards does Udangudi have?18 census wards (2011)
- What plug type is used in Udangudi?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Udangudi?Tuticorin Airport (TCR), about 33 km in a straight line