# Pudur, Tirunelveli (Tamil Nadu) – Town Population & History

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Town · Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu 

# Pudur

Pudur is a town in [Shenkottai](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/tirunelveli/shenkottai/) sub-district of [Tirunelveli](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/tirunelveli/) district, [Tamil Nadu](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/) (S). The 2011 Census counted **12,457 people** in 3,322 households. Literacy was 79.5%.

- 12,457people (2011)
- 3,322households
- 79.5%literacy
- 15census wards

## Population of Pudur

■ Pudur · ■ Tirunelveli urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****79.5%**

**85.9%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****1021**

**1021

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****1061**

**958

Working population ****50.3%**

**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 Pudur

Of every 100 households in Pudur in 2011, 92 had electricity, 29 a toilet at home and 28 cooked with LPG; 62 had a mobile phone, 11 a two-wheeler and 1 a car.

■ Pudur · ■ Tirunelveli urban average

Electricity for lighting ****92%**

**96%

Toilet within the home ****29%**

**63%

No toilet (open defecation) ****61%**

**23%

Tap water ****79%**

**88%

Drinking water within premises ****36%**

**54%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****28%**

**57%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****62%**

**30%

Use banking services ****51%**

**62%

Television ****87%**

**85%

Mobile phone ****62%**

**71%

Computer with internet ****1%**

**4%

Two-wheeler ****11%**

**26%

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

**4%

None of these assets ****6%**

**6%

Own their home ****88%**

**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 Pudur work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 1,736 (28%) · **■** Household industry 1,143 (18%) · **■** Farming 2,265 (36%) · **■** Marginal 1,120 (18%)

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 Pudur changed?

From 4,378 in 1951 to 12,457 in 2011.

**1951

**2001

**2011

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

## Pudur in numbers and road distances

- Density375 per km²
- Growth 2001–201112.1%
- Annual rainfall901 mm
- Temperature range22 °C to 36 °C

### Road distances

- Chennai (state capital)700 km by road
- Tirunelveli (district HQ)70 km by road
- Tirunelveli (city of 1 lakh+)70 km by road
- Madurai (city of 5 lakh+)160 km by road
- Shenkottai (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 Pudur

### Civic services

- Pucca roads27 km
- DrainageOpen drains
- Flush toilets953
- Water storage700 kl
- Electricity — homes2,302
- Electricity — industry1

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools4 govt

### Banks

- Nationalised banks2

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

## Pudur ward list (2011)

Ward (2011) People Households 

[Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/tirunelveli/shenkottai/pudur/ward-1/) 842 250 

[Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/tirunelveli/shenkottai/pudur/ward-2/) 798 221 

[Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/tirunelveli/shenkottai/pudur/ward-3/) 657 179 

[Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/tirunelveli/shenkottai/pudur/ward-4/) 802 230 

[Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/tirunelveli/shenkottai/pudur/ward-5/) 825 230 

[Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/tirunelveli/shenkottai/pudur/ward-6/) 1,489 383 

[Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/tirunelveli/shenkottai/pudur/ward-7/) 479 122 

[Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/tirunelveli/shenkottai/pudur/ward-8/) 677 182 

[Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/tirunelveli/shenkottai/pudur/ward-9/) 1,051 279 

[Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/tirunelveli/shenkottai/pudur/ward-10/) 611 168 

[Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/tirunelveli/shenkottai/pudur/ward-11/) 780 200 

[Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/tirunelveli/shenkottai/pudur/ward-12/) 830 196 

[Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/tirunelveli/shenkottai/pudur/ward-13/) 755 208 

[Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/tirunelveli/shenkottai/pudur/ward-14/) 905 231 

[Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/tirunelveli/shenkottai/pudur/ward-15/) 956 243 

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: Pudur

- 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) · Thiruvananthapuram66 km
- Madurai Airport (IXM) · Madurai134 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 06:28, sunset around 18:04).

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.

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- Gopalasamudram · 10,694 people
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## Quick answers

- What is the population of Pudur?12,457 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Pudur in?Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu
- What was the population of Pudur in 1951?4,378
- How many wards does Pudur have?15 census wards (2011)
- What plug type is used in Pudur?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Pudur?Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV), about 66 km in a straight line