Nerkunam

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

Nerkunam Overview

Administrative & Basic Details
VillageNerkunam
Pincode604406
Area670.02 Sq. Km
Village Code631629
Sub-DistrictVandavasi
Sub-District Code5723
DistrictTiruvannamalai
District Code593
State/UTTamil Nadu
State/UT Code33
Gram PanchayatNerkunam
Gram Panchayat Code231463
Block PanchayatThellar
Block Panchayat Code6720
Total Population (2011 Census)2425
Total Households583
Nearest TownMADURANTHAKAM (Distance: 32 Km)

Nerkunam has a population of 2425 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Nerkunam Gram Panchayat and the Thellar Block Panchayat in Vandavasi District. The village has 583 households and is identified by village code 631629. Nerkunam is located in the 604406 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Vandavasi Sub-District.

Total Population of Nerkunam

As of the 2011 census, Population of Nerkunam has a population of approximately 2425 people, where the male population is 1210 and the female population is 1215.

Total 2425
Male 1210
Female 1215

Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Nerkunam

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

Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste 915
Male 479
Female 436
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe 52
Male 25
Female 27

Household in Nerkunam

There are approximately 583 households in Nerkunam. The average household size in the village is about 4 persons per house.

Type Stats
Household 583
People / Family 4

Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Nerkunam

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

Understanding Literacy Rates in Nerkunam Village

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

Literacy in Nerkunam Village (2011):

Total 1505
Male 864
Female 641

illiteracy in Nerkunam Village (2011):

Total 920
Male 346
Female 574

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Connectivity of Nerkunam

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 School2
Middle School2
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 (Within 3-5 km)
Well Available
Tank Available
Tubewell Available
Handpump Available (Within 3-5 km)
Other Sources Not Available

Nearby Villages of Nerkunam

Frequently Asked Questions About Nerkunam Village

The total population of Nerkunam Village is approximately 2425 people.

The male population is 1210, while the female population is 1215.

Nerkunam Village has about 583 households.

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

The total literate population is 1505, which includes 864 males and 641 females.

The total illiterate population is 920, consisting of 346 males and 574 females.

There are 171 villages in the Vandavasi Sub-District.

Nerkunam Village falls under the Nerkunam Gram Panchayat.

The Pincode for Nerkunam Village is 604406.

Nerkunam Village is part of the Thellar Block Panchayat.