# S.Kodikulam, Virudhunagar (Tamil Nadu) – Town Population

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Town · Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu 

# S.Kodikulam

S.Kodikulam is a town in Srivilliputhur sub-district of Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu (town panchayat). The 2011 Census counted **12,713 people** in 3,488 households. Literacy was 65.7%.

- 12,713people (2011)
- 3,488households
- 65.7%literacy
- 15census wards

## Population of S.Kodikulam

■ S.Kodikulam · ■ Virudhunagar urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****65.7%**

**84.3%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****1001**

**1011

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****907**

**960

Working population ****51.0%**

**44.7%

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 S.Kodikulam

Of every 100 households in S.Kodikulam in 2011, 85 had electricity, 13 a toilet at home and 15 cooked with LPG; 33 had a mobile phone, 5 a two-wheeler and 0 a car.

■ S.Kodikulam · ■ Virudhunagar urban average

Electricity for lighting ****85%**

**96%

Toilet within the home ****13%**

**47%

No toilet (open defecation) ****46%**

**28%

Tap water ****91%**

**85%

Drinking water within premises ****8%**

**33%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****15%**

**56%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****80%**

**29%

Use banking services ****15%**

**45%

Television ****69%**

**84%

Mobile phone ****33%**

**67%

Computer with internet ****0%**

**3%

Two-wheeler ****5%**

**26%

Car / jeep / van ****0%**

**2%

None of these assets ****21%**

**7%

Own their home ****87%**

**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 S.Kodikulam work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 1,942 (30%) · **■** Household industry 89 (1%) · **■** Farming 4,013 (62%) · **■** Marginal 441 (7%)

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 S.Kodikulam changed?

From 11,988 in 2001 to 12,713 in 2011.

**2001

**2011

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

## S.Kodikulam in numbers and road distances

- Density1,513 per km²
- Growth 2001–20116.0%
- Annual rainfall503 mm
- Temperature range20 °C to 39 °C

### Road distances

- Chennai (state capital)525 km by road
- Virudhunagar (district HQ)45 km by road
- Rajapalayam (city of 1 lakh+)29 km by road
- Madurai (city of 5 lakh+)72 km by road
- Srivilliputhur (railway station)24 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 S.Kodikulam

### Civic services

- Pucca roads18 km
- DrainageOpen drains
- Flush toilets794
- Water storage250 kl
- Electricity — homes3,400
- Electricity — industry2

### Hospitals

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

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools5 govt · 3 private
- ●Senior secondary schools4 govt

### Banks

- Nationalised banks1

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

## S.Kodikulam ward list (2011)

Ward (2011) People Households 

[Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/virudhunagar/srivilliputhur/s-kodikulam/ward-1/) 854 218 

[Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/virudhunagar/srivilliputhur/s-kodikulam/ward-2/) 1,205 338 

[Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/virudhunagar/srivilliputhur/s-kodikulam/ward-3/) 1,863 524 

[Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/virudhunagar/srivilliputhur/s-kodikulam/ward-4/) 628 186 

[Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/virudhunagar/srivilliputhur/s-kodikulam/ward-5/) 1,159 309 

[Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/virudhunagar/srivilliputhur/s-kodikulam/ward-6/) 722 208 

[Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/virudhunagar/srivilliputhur/s-kodikulam/ward-7/) 474 143 

[Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/virudhunagar/srivilliputhur/s-kodikulam/ward-8/) 894 232 

[Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/virudhunagar/srivilliputhur/s-kodikulam/ward-9/) 1,004 266 

[Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/virudhunagar/srivilliputhur/s-kodikulam/ward-10/) 567 145 

[Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/virudhunagar/srivilliputhur/s-kodikulam/ward-11/) 760 205 

[Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/virudhunagar/srivilliputhur/s-kodikulam/ward-12/) 508 143 

[Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/virudhunagar/srivilliputhur/s-kodikulam/ward-13/) 282 81 

[Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/virudhunagar/srivilliputhur/s-kodikulam/ward-14/) 392 119 

[Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/virudhunagar/srivilliputhur/s-kodikulam/ward-15/) 1,401 371 

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: S.Kodikulam

- 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

- Madurai Airport (IXM) · Madurai59 km
- Cochin International Airport (COK) · Kochi141 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:59) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:27, sunset around 18:01).

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 S.Kodikulam?12,713 (Census 2011)
- Which district is S.Kodikulam in?Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu
- What was the population of S.Kodikulam in 2001?11,988
- How many wards does S.Kodikulam have?15 census wards (2011)
- What plug type is used in S.Kodikulam?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to S.Kodikulam?Madurai Airport (IXM), about 59 km in a straight line