Tamil Nadu Village Directory – Villages, Districts & Tehsils

Browse all districts, tehsils, post offices, and gram panchayats in Tamil Nadu.

Explore the Tamil Nadu Village Directory on Maps of India to find district-wise villages, tehsils, post offices, and available demographic information. This directory helps you explore administrative divisions, locate villages, and access relevant location records across Tamil Nadu.

Tamil Nadu comprises 38 districts. Browse district-wise and tehsil-wise village listings to find individual settlements and their administrative locations. Where available, explore PIN codes, post office details, population statistics, literacy rates, and other demographic information.

Disclaimer: Administrative terminology varies across India. Depending on the state or Union Territory, a subdistrict may be known as a tehsil, taluka, taluk, mandal, or another locally recognised designation. Village, postal, and demographic information is subject to the availability and accuracy of the underlying records.

38 Districts 18,179 Villages

Postal Network

1,539 PINs

7,384 Locations

46 HO • 475 SO

PIN: 600001 - 643282

Panchayati Raj

98.4% Rural Coverage

10,410

18,179 Villages Linked

Sub -
Districts

336

Tehsils & Blocks

Avg 54 Villages / Tehsil

Rural vs Urban

18,179 Villages

133 Towns/Wards

Rural: 78.5%

Urban: 21.5%

Tamil Nadu Demographics & Population Projections

Comparative Analysis: Official Census 2011 vs Projected 2026

+12.1% 15-Year Projected Growth

Total Population

2011 Census: 73,197,753

2026 Projected:

82,054,752 +12.1%

Total Households

2011 Census: 18,807,815

2026 Projected:

22,848,949 +21.5%

Literacy Rate

2011 Census: 72.0%

2026 Projected:

85.5% 70,143,107 lit.

Working Population

2011 Census: 33,309,803

2026 Projected:

40,864,845 49.8% share

Sex Ratio Evolution

996 → 1006 F / 1000 M

Gender	Census 2011	Projected 2026
Male	36,664,126	40,896,418
Female	36,533,623	41,158,287

Gender Proportion Shift +10 F/1k (Improving)

2011: 50.1% Male 49.9% Female

2026: 49.8% Male 50.2% Female

National Benchmark: 943 (Census 2011)

Socio-Economic Indicators

Literate Individuals:

52,703,608 (2011) 70,143,107 (2026)

Productive Workforce:

33,309,803 (2011) 40,864,845 (2026)

Local Governance System: 10,410 Gram Panchayats

Major Districts by Projected Population

Chennai #1

7,476,235 Pop (2026)

8 Tehsils 63 Villages

Coimbatore #2

5,054,363 Pop (2026)

15 Tehsils 503 Villages

Salem #3

3,902,961 Pop (2026)

14 Tehsils 703 Villages

Madurai #4

3,405,820 Pop (2026)

11 Tehsils 606 Villages

Villupuram #5

3,351,215 Pop (2026)

14 Tehsils 1,537 Villages

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Showing 38 of 38 Districts

Districts in Tamil Nadu 38

Official Administrative Directory & Demographics

#	District Name	Tehsils	Villages	PIN Codes	Pop (2026)	Action
1	Ariyalur	4 Tehsils	241 Villages	10 PINs	846,274 Projected	Explore
2	Chengalpattu	8 Tehsils	49 Villages	8 PINs	2,492,198 Projected	Explore
3	Chennai	8 Tehsils	63 Villages	8 PINs	7,476,235 Projected	Explore
4	Coimbatore	15 Tehsils	503 Villages	20 PINs	5,054,363 Projected	Explore
5	Cuddalore	10 Tehsils	901 Villages	36 PINs	2,921,163 Projected	Explore
6	Dharmapuri	11 Tehsils	1,109 Villages	44 PINs	1,688,957 Projected	Explore
7	Dindigul	11 Tehsils	418 Villages	17 PINs	2,421,122 Projected	Explore
8	Erode	12 Tehsils	536 Villages	21 PINs	2,524,196 Projected	Explore
9	Kallakkurichi	2 Tehsils	16 Villages	8 PINs	526,113 Projected	Explore
10	Kancheepuram	10 Tehsils	1,097 Villages	44 PINs	1,253,505 Projected	Explore
11	Kanniyakumari	6 Tehsils	190 Villages	8 PINs	2,096,808 Projected	Explore
12	Karur	7 Tehsils	219 Villages	9 PINs	1,193,348 Projected	Explore
13	Krishnagiri	8 Tehsils	86 Villages	8 PINs	2,107,056 Projected	Explore
14	Madurai	11 Tehsils	606 Villages	24 PINs	3,405,820 Projected	Explore
15	Mayiladuthurai	4 Tehsils	5 Villages	8 PINs	1,029,561 Projected	Explore
16	Nagapattinam	7 Tehsils	511 Villages	20 PINs	782,623 Projected	Explore
17	Namakkal	8 Tehsils	435 Villages	17 PINs	1,935,469 Projected	Explore
18	Perambalur	4 Tehsils	211 Villages	8 PINs	633,620 Projected	Explore
19	Pudukkottai	12 Tehsils	782 Villages	31 PINs	1,814,244 Projected	Explore
20	Ramanathapuram	9 Tehsils	404 Villages	16 PINs	1,517,161 Projected	Explore
21	Ranipet	6 Tehsils	26 Villages	8 PINs	1,344,464 Projected	Explore
22	Salem	14 Tehsils	703 Villages	28 PINs	3,902,961 Projected	Explore
23	Sivaganga	9 Tehsils	539 Villages	22 PINs	1,501,157 Projected	Explore
24	Tenkasi	8 Tehsils	30 Villages	8 PINs	1,615,219 Projected	Explore
25	Thanjavur	9 Tehsils	892 Villages	36 PINs	2,697,261 Projected	Explore
26	The Nilgiris	6 Tehsils	57 Villages	8 PINs	824,469 Projected	Explore
27	Theni	5 Tehsils	133 Villages	8 PINs	1,396,632 Projected	Explore
28	Thiruvallur	10 Tehsils	698 Villages	28 PINs	2,648,009 Projected	Explore
29	Thiruvarur	8 Tehsils	597 Villages	24 PINs	1,417,332 Projected	Explore
30	Thoothukudi	11 Tehsils	471 Villages	19 PINs	1,962,078 Projected	Explore
31	Tiruchirappalli	10 Tehsils	530 Villages	21 PINs	3,051,806 Projected	Explore
32	Tirunelveli	14 Tehsils	517 Villages	21 PINs	1,834,598 Projected	Explore
33	Tirupathur	4 Tehsils	47 Villages	8 PINs	1,372,631 Projected	Explore
34	Tiruppur	9 Tehsils	3 Villages	8 PINs	2,778,964 Projected	Explore
35	Tiruvannamalai	12 Tehsils	1,297 Villages	52 PINs	2,763,097 Projected	Explore
36	Vellore	10 Tehsils	901 Villages	36 PINs	1,695,675 Projected	Explore
37	Villupuram	14 Tehsils	1,537 Villages	61 PINs	3,351,215 Projected	Explore
38	Virudhunagar	10 Tehsils	618 Villages	25 PINs	2,177,348 Projected	Explore
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