Namakkal district occupies a unique position in Tamil Nadu’s socio-economic landscape. Located in the western part of the state, the district blends agriculture-driven villages, transport-oriented towns, and growing industrial clusters. Namakkal’s identity is shaped by its fertile farmlands, poultry and dairy industries, granite reserves, and transport sector, all of which influence health-seeking behaviour and medical needs in the region.
Against this background, the integration of the Ayushman Bharat – PMJAY with Tamil Nadu’s CMCHIS has become an important public health support system — particularly for low-income rural households, elderly residents, and workers in unorganised sectors who face rising risks of lifestyle diseases and occupational injuries.
Namakkal: Geography, Demographics, and Economic Profile
Namakkal district was carved out of Salem in 1997 and comprises four main taluks — Namakkal, Paramathi Velur, Rasipuram, and Tiruchengode.
The district is known for:
- Predominantly semi-arid climate
- Cauvery river influence in the North-West belt
- Hill clusters near Kolli Hills region
- Fertile agricultural belts near Paramathi Velur
- Busy trade and transport hubs in Rasipuram and Namakkal town
Namakkal has a population of around 17 lakh, with over 60% living in rural areas. The district literacy rate is above 77%, slightly higher than the state average for rural districts.
Local economy pillars include:
- One of India’s largest poultry hubs
- Strong dairy network, including well-known cooperative brands
- Transport-heavy economy — Namakkal is sometimes referred to as “Truck Capital of India”
- Agriculture — paddy, sugarcane, tapioca, and oilseeds
- Granite & stone industry around Rasipuram and Tiruchengode
- Small-scale textile and garment manufacturing
This economic profile shapes local health patterns — rural labourers face musculoskeletal disorders, poultry workers encounter respiratory issues, and transport workers see higher rates of lifestyle diseases due to long work hours and irregular habits.
Public Healthcare in Namakkal
Namakkal’s government medical infrastructure includes:
- District Headquarters Hospital, Namakkal
- Taluk Hospitals in Rasipuram, Tiruchengode & Paramathi Velur
- 40+ Primary Health Centres
- 200+ Sub-centres
- Government medical college in nearby Salem for higher-level referral
PHCs play a key role for antenatal care, immunisation, routine check-ups, and screening for diabetes and hypertension — which are growing concerns in urban pockets.
Namakkal has seen improvements in maternal care — institutional delivery rates are over 98%, supported by strong PHC and maternity centre networks. Seasonal disease spikes occur after monsoon, mainly gastrointestinal and vector-borne diseases in rural pockets.
Where PMJAY–CMCHIS Fits In
The merged insurance framework in Tamil Nadu ensures that eligible families in Namakkal receive coverage up to ₹5 lakh per year per family for advanced medical treatment.
Coverage includes:
- Cardiac surgeries
- Cancer treatment
- Renal care & dialysis
- Accident and trauma care
- Orthopaedic & implant surgeries
- Maternity & neonatal procedures
Most beneficiaries are able to access cashless treatment at both government and empanelled private hospitals.
Namakkal families often prefer:
- Government hospitals for emergency and maternity services
- Private institutions for surgeries and specialty care
The district hospital has strengthened dialysis and emergency services, reducing referrals to Salem for many cases, although high-end oncology and cardiology treatments still often require travel to Salem or Erode.
PMJAY Hospital Network in Namakkal
Namakkal has over 25 empanelled hospitals under PMJAY & CMCHIS. Most are concentrated in:
- Namakkal town
- Rasipuram
- Tiruchengode
Selected private hospitals are empanelled for procedures like orthopaedics, surgical care, maternity services, and oncology support.
Rural belts like Kolli Hills rely on PHCs and referral transport services for emergencies, highlighting the importance of government ambulance connectivity — an area that has significantly improved in recent years.
| Hospital Name | Location | Contact | Type | |
| Govt. Head Quarters Hospital | Namakkal | 9585796397 | mohi7887@gmail.com | Govt |
| Govt. Hospital | Thiruchengodu | 9443292073 | cmo.tgode@gmail.com | Govt |
| Govt. Hospital | Rasipuram | 9443048443 | senn99k@gmail.com | Govt |
| Govt. Hospital | Kumarapalayam | 9442335163 | com.komar@gmail.com | Govt |
| Govt. Hospital | Sendamangalam | 9865539262 | sendaigh@gmail.com | Govt |
| Govt. Hospital | Paramathyvelur | 9994762459 | drmuralidharan8@gmail.com | Govt |
| Govt Hospital Thiruchengodu CT | Namakkal | NA | – | Govt |
| Govt. Hospital, Pallipalayam | Namakkal | NA | – | Govt |
| Govt. Hospital, Valavanthinadu | Namakkal | NA | – | Govt |
| Govt. Hospital, Vennandur | Namakkal | NA | – | Govt |
| Govt. PHC Rasipuram | Namakkal | NA | – | Govt |
| Govt. PHC, Pallipalayam, Karayanpettai | Namakkal | NA | – | Govt PHC |
| Govt. PHC Ernapuram | Namakkal | NA | – | Govt PHC |
| Govt. PHC Sendamangalam, Belukurichi | Namakkal | NA | – | Govt PHC |
| Govt. UPHC Mohanur | Namakkal | NA | – | Govt UPHC |
| Govt. PHC Kabilarmalai | Namakkal | NA | – | Govt PHC |
| Govt. PHC Vinaitheerthapuram | Namakkal | NA | – | Govt PHC |
| Govt. PHC Namagiripettai | Namakkal | NA | – | Govt PHC |
| Govt. CHC Pillanallur | Namakkal | NA | – | Govt CHC |
| Govt. UPHC Elichipalayam | Namakkal | NA | – | Govt UPHC |
| Govt. UPHC Erumapatti | Namakkal | NA | – | Govt UPHC |
| Govt. CHC Mohanur, Palapatty | Namakkal | NA | – | Govt CHC |
| Govt. PHC Kolli Hills | Namakkal | NA | – | Govt PHC |
| Govt. PHC Paramathi | Namakkal | NA | – | Govt PHC |
| Govt. PHC Thiruchengode | Namakkal | NA | – | Govt PHC |
| Govt. PHC Vennandur | Namakkal | NA | – | Govt PHC |
| District Diff-abled Welfare Office | Namakkal | 9843032088 | ddawonmk@gmail.com | Govt Support |
| DEIC Namakkal | Namakkal | 1111111111 | empanellement@mediassistindia.com | Govt Center |
| Soorya Multispeciality Hospitals | Namakkal | 9842575086 | sooryahospitals@gmail.com | Private Hospital |
| Sri Ragavendra Hospital | Namakkal | NA | – | Private Hospital |
| Swamy Vivekananda MC | Namakkal | NA | – | Medical College |
| United Welfare Trust Dialysis Centre | Namakkal | NA | – | Dialysis |
| Latha Eye Hospital | Namakkal | NA | – | Eye Hospital |
| Thangam Hospital | Namakkal | 9843030685 | dr.r.kulandaivel@gmail.com | Private Hospital |
| M.M. Hospital | Namakkal | 9865233334 | docsivakumar@yahoo.com | Private Hospital |
| Vivekanandha Medical Care Hospital | Namakkal | 9442552953 | arthashan@gmail.com | Private Hospital |
| Thirukumaran Hospitals | Namakkal | 9487503985 | tirukumaranhospitals@gmail.com | Private Hospital |
| CM Hospital | Namakkal | 9487594465 | sudharangeys@gmail.com | Private Hospital |
| Sakthi Hospital | Namakkal | 9715180099 | sakthiinba@gmail.com | Private Hospital |
| Santhi Hospital | Rasipuram | 7373005226 | dr.mrsanthi@yahoo.com | Private Hospital |
| Krishna Hospital | Thiruchengodu | 9442191999 | ssvanan66@gmail.com | Private Hospital |
| Maharaja Speciality Hospital | Mohanur Road | 9894323464 | maharajadiacare@gmail.com | Private Hospital |
| Maruthi Hospital | Salem Road | 9842729579 | maruthihospital.nkl@gmail.com | Private Hospital |
| Malar Hospital | Subramaniapuram | 9443204206 | doctormanivannan@yahoo.com | Private Hospital |
| Aravinth Hospital | Rangar Sannadhi St | 9443221491 | arvinth_hospital@yahoo.com | Private Hospital |
| Manickam Hospital | Rasipuram | 9047333555 | manickamhospital@gmail.com | Private Hospital |
| Shri Vigneshwaran Hospital | Sendamangalam | 9443371734 | dr.shanmugamr@gmail.com | Private Hospital |
| Sugam Hospital | Rasipuram | 9443566987 | drsugavanan@gmail.com | Private Hospital |
| SPM Medical Centre | Namakkal | 9894299199 | drpmsureshkumar@rediffmail.com | Private Hospital |
| Adhithya Nursing Home | Namakkal | 9443321084 | kumana.boopathy@gmail.com | Eye / Nursing Home |
| Shree Akhshaya Hospital | Namakkal | 9629492325 | sureshvinoth1988@gmail.com | Private Hospital |
| Kathir Eye Hospital | Namakkal | 9787841466 | kathireye@gmail.com | Eye Hospital |
| Shanmuga Heart Center | Namakkal | NA | – | Cardiac Care |
| Namakkal Scan & Diagnostics | Namakkal | NA | – | Diagnostics |
| Nivi Hitech Scans | Namakkal | NA | – | Diagnostics |
| Samrutha Diagnostics | Namakkal | NA | – | Diagnostics |
| Velavan Hospital | Namakkal | 9750081864 | velavanhospital@gmail.com | Private Hospital |
| Saravana Hospital | Namakkal | 8270886478 | saravanahospital@yahoo.co.in | Private Hospital |
Health Behaviour & Local Realities
Namakkal’s healthcare usage patterns reflect its economic structure:
- Truck operators often seek cardiac, respiratory, and orthopedic care
- Poultry workers face occupational respiratory exposures, requiring pulmonary services
- Women in agricultural households frequently utilise maternal & child care schemes
- Elderly rural population depends heavily on free medication & insurance support
- Youth in semi-urban pockets increasingly show diabetes and BP indicators
Village Health Nurses and community outreach programs continue to play an essential role in screening and awareness.
Scheme Utilisation and Awareness
Awareness of CMCHIS is high, but PMJAY brand awareness is lower because Tamil Nadu has historically used its own scheme branding. However, functionally, benefits are merged and streamlined.
Namakkal has recorded a strong volume of insurance claims for:
- Dialysis
- Trauma and accident care
- Orthopaedic implants
- Maternity care
- Gastrointestinal surgeries
The local CMCHIS help desk at the district hospital provides assistance for verification and referrals.
Access Gaps and Future Direction
While Namakkal has improved secondary care access, tertiary care capacity remains dependent on Salem and Erode for advanced oncology, neurosurgery, and cardiac interventions.
Priority development directions include:
- Enhanced specialty units in DHQH
- Strengthening tele-consultation services for Kolli Hills
- Expanding private hospital empanelment in smaller towns
- Continued chronic disease screening for transport workers & rural elderly
- Digital health record expansion in PHCs
The aim is long-term — ensuring no household hesitates to seek treatment due to cost or distance.
What PMJAY Means for Families in Namakkal
For a middle-aged truck driver needing a cardiac stent, a farmer’s family handling an emergency surgery, or a poultry worker requiring dialysis — PMJAY–CMCHIS offers a safety net that can prevent financial distress.
Across Namakkal, the scheme has quietly strengthened hospital access, protected rural incomes, and supported medical care at crucial moments — not with noise, but with steady, reliable coverage.
FAQs – PMJAY Hospitals in Namakkal District
1. How many PMJAY-approved hospitals are available in Namakkal district?
Namakkal has around 25 empanelled hospitals under the PMJAY–CMCHIS network, including the District Headquarters Hospital in Namakkal, taluk hospitals, and several private facilities in Rasipuram and Tiruchengode. These hospitals provide cashless care for eligible beneficiaries.
2. Which areas in Namakkal district have better access to PMJAY hospitals?
Most empanelled hospitals are clustered around Namakkal town, Rasipuram, and Tiruchengode. Paramathi Velur and Kolli Hills rely more on PHCs and referral services to district hospitals.
3. Does PMJAY cover treatment for truck drivers and transport workers in Namakkal?
Yes. Given Namakkal’s strong transport economy, a significant number of claims come from transport workers needing cardiac care, orthopedic treatment, and accident-related surgeries, all of which are covered under PMJAY–CMCHIS.
4. Can beneficiaries receive cancer and cardiac treatment under PMJAY in Namakkal?
Yes, both cancer and cardiac procedures are covered.
While basic services are available locally, advanced oncology and cardiac surgeries are typically provided at empanelled hospitals in Salem and Erode, where Namakkal patients are routinely referred.
5. How do residents verify PMJAY eligibility in Namakkal?
Eligibility can be checked using ration card or Aadhaar number via:
- Local e-Sevai Maiyams
- CMCHIS help desk at Namakkal District Hospital
- Official PMJAY website
6. Are maternity services covered under PMJAY in Namakkal?
Yes. Maternity and neonatal services, including normal delivery and C-section, are fully covered in government and empanelled private hospitals across Namakkal.
7. What is the difference between PMJAY and CMCHIS in Tamil Nadu?
Both are integrated. CMCHIS beneficiaries in Namakkal automatically receive PMJAY benefits with cashless coverage. There is no separate enrollment or card requirement.
8. Where can residents find the full PMJAY hospital list for Namakkal?
The list is available on the Tamil Nadu CMCHIS portal and via district health authorities. PolicyGuide.in provides simplified district-wise lists to help beneficiaries easily locate empanelled hospitals.
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