# Palaganangudy, Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) – Town Population

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Town · Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu 

# Palaganangudy

Palaganangudy is a town in [Thiruverumbur](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/tiruchirappalli/thiruverumbur/) sub-district of [Tiruchirappalli](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/tiruchirappalli/) district, [Tamil Nadu](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/) (census town). The 2011 Census counted **13,469 people** in 3,479 households. Literacy was 88.0%.

- 13,469people (2011)
- 3,479households
- 88.0%literacy
- 985females per 1,000 males

## Population of Palaganangudy

■ Palaganangudy · ■ Tiruchirappalli urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****88.0%**

**89.9%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****985**

**1016

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****902**

**958

Working population ****38.6%**

**37.1%

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 Palaganangudy

Of every 100 households in Palaganangudy in 2011, 96 had electricity, 70 a toilet at home and 62 cooked with LPG; 84 had a mobile phone, 56 a two-wheeler and 6 a car.

■ Palaganangudy · ■ Tiruchirappalli urban average

Electricity for lighting ****96%**

**96%

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

**74%

No toilet (open defecation) ****29%**

**13%

Tap water ****76%**

**87%

Drinking water within premises ****40%**

**60%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****62%**

**69%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****33%**

**16%

Use banking services ****80%**

**68%

Television ****91%**

**88%

Mobile phone ****84%**

**80%

Computer with internet ****11%**

**8%

Two-wheeler ****56%**

**41%

Car / jeep / van ****6%**

**7%

None of these assets ****2%**

**4%

Own their home ****62%**

**52%

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 Palaganangudy work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 3,345 (64%) · **■** Household industry 365 (7%) · **■** Farming 482 (9%) · **■** Marginal 1,010 (19%)

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 Palaganangudy changed?

From 9,210 in 2001 to 13,469 in 2011.

**2001

**2011

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

## Palaganangudy in numbers and road distances

- Density971 per km²
- Growth 2001–201146.2%
- Annual rainfall757 mm
- Temperature range19 °C to 39 °C

### Road distances

- Chennai (state capital)321 km by road
- Tiruchirappalli (district HQ)25 km by road
- Tiruchirappalli (city of 1 lakh+)25 km by road
- Tiruchirappalli (city of 5 lakh+)25 km by road
- Thiruverumbur (railway station)10 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 Palaganangudy

### Civic services

- Pucca roads18 km
- DrainageNo drainage
- Flush toilets2,451
- Water storage700 kl
- Electricity — homes3,479
- Electricity — industry5

### Hospitals

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

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools3 govt · 4 private
- ●Senior secondary schools1 govt

### Banks

- Nationalised banks1

**Main manufactured goods:** iron grill.

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

## Know before you go: Palaganangudy

- 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

- Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ) · Tiruchirappalli11 km
- Madurai Airport (IXM) · Madurai126 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:52) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:24, sunset around 17:54).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03](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.

## Other towns in Tiruchirappalli

- Thottiyam · 14,909 people
- Krishnasamudram · 13,146 people
- Koothappar · 15,943 people
- S. Kannanur · 13,073 people
- Ellakkudy · 16,244 people
- Thathaiyangarpet · 12,980 people
- Navalpattu · 16,788 people
- Ponnampatti · 12,167 people
- Pichandarkovil · 17,257 people
- Kallakudi · 11,604 people
- Thiruverumbur · 23,156 people
- Kulathur · 11,083 people

## Quick answers

- What is the population of Palaganangudy?13,469 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Palaganangudy in?Tiruchirappalli district, Tamil Nadu
- What was the population of Palaganangudy in 2001?9,210
- What plug type is used in Palaganangudy?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Palaganangudy?Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ), about 11 km in a straight line