Vakkur

Vakkur is a village located in Chidambaram taluka of Cuddalore district in Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated 17km away from sub-district headquarter Chidambaram (tehsildar office) and 70km away from district headquarter Cuddalore. As per 2009 stats, Vaakkur is the gram panchayat of Vakkur village.

Vakkur has its own place in the vibrant Cuddalore region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Vakkur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Vakkur is 636851. The village spans a total geographical area of 166.85 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 608201. Chidambaram is nearest town to Vakkur village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Vakkur

Below is a concise population overview of Vakkur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 717 368 349
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 61 28 33
Scheduled Castes (SC) 472 240 232
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 549 309 240
Illiterate Population 168 59 109

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Vakkur village:

  • The total population of Vakkur village is around 717, including approximately 368 males and 349 females, with a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 61 children aged 0–6 years in Vakkur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Vakkur village has 472 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Vakkur village is about 76.57%, with male literacy at 83.97% and female literacy at 68.77%.
  • There are around 189 households in Vakkur village.

Connectivity of Vakkur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Vakkur. As per the 2011 stats, Vakkur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Vakkur

Knowing the nearby villages of Vakkur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Vakkur.

Kannangudi Kizhnatham Edayanpalacheri Mathuranthaganallur Poonthottam Vadappakkam Veyyalur Vazhakollai Odakakkanalur Tharasur Devangudi

Frequently Asked Questions about Vakkur

Where is Vakkur located?
Vakkur village is situated in Chidambaram Taluka, within the Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Vakkur?
The Gram Panchayat of Vakkur is Vaakkur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Vakkur?
The pincode of Vakkur is 608201, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Vakkur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Vakkur is 717, with 368 males and 349 females.
How many households are there in Vakkur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Vakkur village has a total of 189 households.
What is the literacy rate in Vakkur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Vakkur is 76.57%. The male literacy rate is 83.97%, while the female literacy rate is 68.77%.