MGNREGA data for THE NILGIRIS, TAMIL NADU

District-wise indicators for MGNREGA (Ministry of Rural Development programme). Figures below are taken from the synced row for this district in DeshSeva; units follow the published field definitions.

Last synced to DeshSeva: · Reporting period in table: 2025-2026 · Feb

Indicator Value
Period (financial year) 2025-2026
Month (as reported) Feb
State code 29
District code 2,912
Approved labour budget 377,743
Average wage rate per day per person (INR) 332.99
Average days of employment per household 28
Total households worked 13,382
Total individuals worked 14,393
Total active job cards 31,947
Total active workers 40,621
Job cards issued 56,281
Total workers 68,719
Works taken up 5,354
Completed works 3,532
Ongoing works 1,822
Person-days of central liability (so far) 381,373
Women person-days 303,854
SC person-days 115,984
ST person-days 61,778
SC workers (against active workers) 11,924
ST workers (against active workers) 4,069
Differently abled persons worked 171
HHs completed 100 days of wage employment 58
Wages (crore / as per source) 1,269.93
Material and skilled wages 409.34
Total expenditure 1,843.05
Administrative expenditure 163.78
Category B works (%) 87
Expenditure on agriculture & allied works (%) 27.89
NRM expenditure (%) 28.18
Payments generated within 15 days (%) 100
Remarks NA

Frequently asked questions

How many MGNREGA person-days did THE NILGIRIS generate?
THE NILGIRIS generated approximately 3.81 lakh person-days of MGNREGA wage employment in 2025-2026 (Feb).
What is the average MGNREGA wage in THE NILGIRIS?
The average MGNREGA wage rate per day per person in THE NILGIRIS was ₹332.99 in 2025-2026 (Feb), as reported in the official district indicators.
How many households worked under MGNREGA in THE NILGIRIS?
13,382 households were active under MGNREGA in THE NILGIRIS during 2025-2026 (Feb). Of these, 58 households completed the full 100 days of wage employment.
What share of MGNREGA work in THE NILGIRIS went to women?
Women accounted for approximately 79.7% of MGNREGA person-days in THE NILGIRIS during 2025-2026 (Feb) — a key gender-inclusion indicator tracked by the Ministry of Rural Development.
How many MGNREGA works were taken up in THE NILGIRIS?
THE NILGIRIS reported 5,354 works taken up under MGNREGA in 2025-2026 (Feb). Of these, 3,532 works were completed.
Where can I apply for an MGNREGA job card in THE NILGIRIS?
Eligible adult members of rural households in THE NILGIRIS, TAMIL NADU can apply for an MGNREGA job card at the Gram Panchayat office or via the official NREGA portal at nrega.nic.in.
Where does the MGNREGA data for THE NILGIRIS come from?
Figures are sourced from the Ministry of Rural Development's public NREGA dataset (data.gov.in), refreshed periodically by DeshSeva. For real-time queries, refer to the official NREGA portal at nrega.nic.in.

Official programme information: NREGA portal (nrega.nic.in).