Porikkal

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

Porikkal Overview

Administrative & Basic Details
VillagePorikkal
Pincode606804
Area152.55 Sq. Km
Village Code632255
Sub-DistrictTiruvannamalai
Sub-District Code5727
DistrictTiruvannamalai
District Code593
State/UTTamil Nadu
State/UT Code33
Gram PanchayatKadagaman
Gram Panchayat Code231556
Block PanchayatTiruvannamalai
Block Panchayat Code6722
Total Population (2011 Census)932
Total Households198
Nearest TownTIRUVANNAMALAI (Distance: 22 Km)

Porikkal has a population of 932 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Kadagaman Gram Panchayat and the Tiruvannamalai Block Panchayat in Tiruvannamalai District. The village has 198 households and is identified by village code 632255. Porikkal is located in the 606804 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Tiruvannamalai Sub-District.

Total Population of Porikkal

As of the 2011 census, Population of Porikkal has a population of approximately 932 people, where the male population is 472 and the female population is 460.

Total 932
Male 472
Female 460

Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Porikkal

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

Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste 206
Male 106
Female 100
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe 0
Male 0
Female 0

Household in Porikkal

There are approximately 198 households in Porikkal. The average household size in the village is about 4 persons per house.

Type Stats
Household 198
People / Family 4

Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Porikkal

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

Understanding Literacy Rates in Porikkal Village

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

Literacy in Porikkal Village (2011):

Total 658
Male 365
Female 293

illiteracy in Porikkal Village (2011):

Total 274
Male 107
Female 167

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Connectivity of Porikkal

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 Available
Tubewell Available
Handpump Available
Other Sources Not Available

Nearby Villages of Porikkal

Frequently Asked Questions About Porikkal Village

The total population of Porikkal Village is approximately 932 people.

The male population is 472, while the female population is 460.

Porikkal Village has about 198 households.

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

The total literate population is 658, which includes 365 males and 293 females.

The total illiterate population is 274, consisting of 107 males and 167 females.

There are 144 villages in the Tiruvannamalai Sub-District.

Porikkal Village falls under the Kadagaman Gram Panchayat.

The Pincode for Porikkal Village is 606804.

Porikkal Village is part of the Tiruvannamalai Block Panchayat.