# Pappankurichi, Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) – Town Population

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Town · Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu 

# Pappankurichi

Pappankurichi is a town in Thiruverumbur sub-district of Tiruchirappalli district, Tamil Nadu (census town). The 2011 Census counted **24,023 people** in 6,026 households. Literacy was 90.0%.

- 24,023people (2011)
- 6,026households
- 90.0%literacy
- 988females per 1,000 males

## Population of Pappankurichi

■ Pappankurichi · ■ Tiruchirappalli urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****90.0%**

**89.9%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****988**

**1016

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****957**

**958

Working population ****38.3%**

**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 Pappankurichi

Of every 100 households in Pappankurichi in 2011, 98 had electricity, 81 a toilet at home and 66 cooked with LPG; 81 had a mobile phone, 39 a two-wheeler and 6 a car.

■ Pappankurichi · ■ Tiruchirappalli urban average

Electricity for lighting ****98%**

**96%

Toilet within the home ****81%**

**74%

No toilet (open defecation) ****12%**

**13%

Tap water ****90%**

**87%

Drinking water within premises ****60%**

**60%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****66%**

**69%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****23%**

**16%

Use banking services ****67%**

**68%

Television ****91%**

**88%

Mobile phone ****81%**

**80%

Computer with internet ****4%**

**8%

Two-wheeler ****39%**

**41%

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

**7%

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

**4%

Own their home ****54%**

**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 Pappankurichi work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 7,618 (83%) · **■** Household industry 141 (2%) · **■** Farming 606 (7%) · **■** Marginal 846 (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 Pappankurichi changed?

From 20,371 in 2001 to 24,023 in 2011.

**2001

**2011

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

## Pappankurichi in numbers and road distances

- Density4,873 per km²
- Growth 2001–201117.9%
- Annual rainfall757 mm
- Temperature range19 °C to 39 °C

### Road distances

- Chennai (state capital)336 km by road
- Tiruchirappalli (district HQ)15 km by road
- Tiruchirappalli (city of 1 lakh+)15 km by road
- Tiruchirappalli (city of 5 lakh+)15 km by road
- Thiruverumbur (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 Pappankurichi

### Civic services

- Pucca roads20 km
- DrainageOpen drains
- Flush toilets4,876
- Water storage800 kl
- Electricity — homes6,026
- Electricity — industry11

### Hospitals

- ●Alternative-medicine hospitals1 · 1 doctors
- ●Dispensaries1 · 10 beds · 1 doctors
- ●Veterinary hospitals1 · 1 doctors

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools2 govt · 5 private
- ●Senior secondary schools2 govt · 1 private

### Banks

- Nationalised banks1
- Private 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 Pappankurichi

- Hospitals1 in Pappankurichi
- Banks14 in Pappankurichi
- ATMs6 in Pappankurichi
- Schools1 in Pappankurichi
- Colleges and universities1 in Pappankurichi
- Pharmacies10 in Pappankurichi
- Restaurants4 in Pappankurichi
- Dental clinics4 in Pappankurichi

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/).

## Know before you go: Pappankurichi

- 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) · Tiruchirappalli6.5 km
- Madurai Airport (IXM) · Madurai130 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.8 hours, sunrise around 05:52) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:25, 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 2026-11-02](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 Pappankurichi?24,023 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Pappankurichi in?Tiruchirappalli district, Tamil Nadu
- What was the population of Pappankurichi in 2001?20,371
- What plug type is used in Pappankurichi?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Pappankurichi?Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ), about 6.5 km in a straight line