Chinna Nerkunam Village Overview
Chinna Nerkunam is a village in Chidambaram tehsil of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It lies about 26 km from Chidambaram tehsil headquarters and around 56 km from Cuddalore district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Chinnanerkunam is the Gram Panchayat for Chinna Nerkunam village.
The sections below provide essential information about Chinna Nerkunam village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chinna Nerkunam is 636775. The village covers a geographical area of 201.88 hectares and has a pincode of 608704. Sethiathoppu is the nearest town.
Location Map of Chinna Nerkunam
Population & Demographics of Chinna Nerkunam
This section provides population and demographic details of Chinna Nerkunam village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,064 | 537 | 527 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 103 | 51 | 52 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 491 | 251 | 240 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 769 | 440 | 329 |
| Illiterate Population | 295 | 97 | 198 |
Key population details of Chinna Nerkunam village are given below:
- Chinna Nerkunam village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,064, including approximately 537 males and 527 females, with a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 491 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Chinna Nerkunam village is good, with a literacy rate of about 72.27%.
- There are around 272 households in Chinna Nerkunam village.
Transport & Connectivity of Chinna Nerkunam
Transport facilities help residents of Chinna Nerkunam village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Chinna Nerkunam
The following villages are located close to Chinna Nerkunam and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chinna Nerkunam
- Where is Chinna Nerkunam located?
- Chinna Nerkunam village is located in Chidambaram Taluka, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Chinna Nerkunam?
- The Gram Panchayat of Chinna Nerkunam is Chinnanerkunam (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Chinna Nerkunam?
- The pincode of Chinna Nerkunam is 608704.
- What is the population of Chinna Nerkunam?
- Chinna Nerkunam has a total population of 1,064, including 537 males and 527 females.
- How many households are there in Chinna Nerkunam?
- There are 272 households in Chinna Nerkunam.
- What is the literacy rate in Chinna Nerkunam?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chinna Nerkunam is 72.27%. Male literacy is 81.94% and female literacy is 62.43%.