# Achampudur, Tirunelveli (Tamil Nadu) – Town Population

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Town · Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu 

# Achampudur

Achampudur is a town in Shenkottai sub-district of Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu (town panchayat). The 2011 Census counted **13,566 people** in 3,563 households. Literacy was 74.2%.

- 13,566people (2011)
- 3,563households
- 74.2%literacy
- 15census wards

## Population of Achampudur

■ Achampudur · ■ Tirunelveli urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****74.2%**

**85.9%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****975**

**1021

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****964**

**958

Working population ****49.4%**

**42.3%

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 Achampudur

Of every 100 households in Achampudur in 2011, 92 had electricity, 36 a toilet at home and 32 cooked with LPG; 64 had a mobile phone, 12 a two-wheeler and 1 a car.

■ Achampudur · ■ Tirunelveli urban average

Electricity for lighting ****92%**

**96%

Toilet within the home ****36%**

**63%

No toilet (open defecation) ****56%**

**23%

Tap water ****80%**

**88%

Drinking water within premises ****26%**

**54%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****32%**

**57%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****61%**

**30%

Use banking services ****45%**

**62%

Television ****84%**

**85%

Mobile phone ****64%**

**71%

Computer with internet ****2%**

**4%

Two-wheeler ****12%**

**26%

Car / jeep / van ****1%**

**4%

None of these assets ****8%**

**6%

Own their home ****87%**

**67%

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 Achampudur work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 1,455 (22%) · **■** Household industry 805 (12%) · **■** Farming 2,962 (44%) · **■** Marginal 1,483 (22%)

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 Achampudur changed?

From 4,404 in 1921 to 13,566 in 2011.

**1921

**1931

**1941

**1951

**2001

**2011

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

## Achampudur in numbers and road distances

- Density1,038 per km²
- Growth 2001–20119.3%
- Annual rainfall901 mm
- Temperature range22 °C to 36 °C

### Road distances

- Chennai (state capital)630 km by road
- Tirunelveli (district HQ)75 km by road
- Tirunelveli (city of 1 lakh+)75 km by road
- Madurai (city of 5 lakh+)150 km by road
- Kadayanallur (railway station)8 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 Achampudur

### Civic services

- Pucca roads14 km
- DrainageOpen drains
- Flush toilets1,625
- Water storage612 kl
- Electricity — homes3,563
- Electricity — industry2

### Hospitals

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

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools2 govt

### Banks

- Nationalised banks2
- 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 Achampudur

- Banks1 in Achampudur
- ATMs2 in Achampudur
- Restaurants1 in Achampudur

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/).

## Achampudur ward list (2011)

Ward (2011) People Households 

[Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/tirunelveli/shenkottai/achampudur/ward-1/) 843 195 

[Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/tirunelveli/shenkottai/achampudur/ward-2/) 661 184 

[Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/tirunelveli/shenkottai/achampudur/ward-3/) 800 223 

[Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/tirunelveli/shenkottai/achampudur/ward-4/) 601 180 

[Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/tirunelveli/shenkottai/achampudur/ward-5/) 2,045 531 

[Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/tirunelveli/shenkottai/achampudur/ward-6/) 775 203 

[Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/tirunelveli/shenkottai/achampudur/ward-7/) 734 183 

[Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/tirunelveli/shenkottai/achampudur/ward-8/) 1,006 260 

[Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/tirunelveli/shenkottai/achampudur/ward-9/) 1,027 265 

[Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/tirunelveli/shenkottai/achampudur/ward-10/) 1,061 276 

[Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/tirunelveli/shenkottai/achampudur/ward-11/) 878 243 

[Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/tirunelveli/shenkottai/achampudur/ward-12/) 1,054 284 

[Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/tirunelveli/shenkottai/achampudur/ward-13/) 760 187 

[Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/tirunelveli/shenkottai/achampudur/ward-14/) 668 184 

[Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/tirunelveli/shenkottai/achampudur/ward-15/) 653 165 

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: Achampudur

- 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

- Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV) · Thiruvananthapuram75 km
- Madurai Airport (IXM) · Madurai124 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 06:01) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:27, sunset around 18:03).

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 Achampudur?13,566 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Achampudur in?Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu
- What was the population of Achampudur in 1921?4,404
- How many wards does Achampudur have?15 census wards (2011)
- What plug type is used in Achampudur?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Achampudur?Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV), about 75 km in a straight line