Merkandai

Merkandai is a village located in the Tirukalukundram Subdivision of Chengalpattu district,Tamil Nadu, India. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Merkandai, covering its demographics, population statistics, household data, administrative structure, geographical area, connectivity, educational and medical facilities, electricity supply, drinking water sources, and nearby villages.

Merkandai Overview

Administrative & Basic Details
VillageMerkandai
Pincode603102
Area214.38 Sq. Km
Village Code629951
Sub-DistrictTirukalukundram
Sub-District Code5709
DistrictChengalpattu
District Code730
State/UTTamil Nadu
State/UT Code33
Gram PanchayatLattur
Gram Panchayat Code224355
Block PanchayatThirukalukundram
Block Panchayat Code6490
Total Population (2011 Census)792
Total Households197
Nearest TownTHIRUKKALIKUNDRAM (Distance: 12 Km)

Merkandai has a population of 792 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Lattur Gram Panchayat and the Thirukalukundram Block Panchayat in Tirukalukundram District. The village has 197 households and is identified by village code 629951. Merkandai is located in the 603102 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Tirukalukundram Sub-District.

Total Population of Merkandai

As of the 2011 census, Population of Merkandai has a population of approximately 792 people, where the male population is 391 and the female population is 401.

Total 792
Male 391
Female 401

Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Merkandai

The population data for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Merkandai is as follows:

Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste 25
Male 14
Female 11
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe 0
Male 0
Female 0

Household in Merkandai

There are approximately 197 households in Merkandai. The average household size in the village is about 4 persons per house.

Type Stats
Household 197
People / Family 4

Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Merkandai

Merkandai falls under the Tirukalukundram Assembly and Parliament Constituency. The nearest town to Merkandai is Tirukalukundram, which serves as the central hub for all major economic activities in the region.

Understanding Literacy Rates in Merkandai Village

As per the 2011 Census, Merkandai presents important statistics regarding its literacy and illiteracy rates.

Literacy in Merkandai Village (2011):

Total 482
Male 273
Female 209

illiteracy in Merkandai Village (2011):

Total 310
Male 118
Female 192

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Connectivity of Merkandai

Connectivity Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within <5 km distance
Communication Available

Electricity Facilities

Electricity Supply Available
Domestic Electricity Not Available
Agricultural Electricity Not Available
Other Electricity Uses Not Available
All Households Electrified Yes

Education Facilities

Has Education Facility?Available
Primary School1
Middle School0
Secondary School0
Senior Secondary0
College0

Medical Facilities

Medical FacilityAvailable
Allopathic Hospital0
Ayurvedic Hospital0
Unani Hospital0
Homeopathic Hospital0
DispensariesAllopathic: 0, Ayurvedic: 0, Unani: 0, Homeo: 0
Primary Health Centre (PHC)
Other Medical Centres0

Drinking Water Facilities

Water Facility Available
Tap Water Available
Well Available
Tank Not Available
Tubewell Available
Handpump Available
Other Sources Not Available

Nearby Villages of Merkandai

Frequently Asked Questions About Merkandai Village

The total population of Merkandai Village is approximately 792 people.

The male population is 391, while the female population is 401.

Merkandai Village has about 197 households.

The average household size in Merkandai is approximately 4 people per household.

The total literate population is 482, which includes 273 males and 209 females.

The total illiterate population is 310, consisting of 118 males and 192 females.

There are 102 villages in the Tirukalukundram Sub-District.

Merkandai Village falls under the Lattur Gram Panchayat.

The Pincode for Merkandai Village is 603102.

Merkandai Village is part of the Thirukalukundram Block Panchayat.