Keelakarai Village Overview
Keelakarai is a village in Kattumannarkoil tehsil of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It lies about 14 km from Kattumannarkoil tehsil headquarters and around 68 km from Cuddalore district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Kumaratchi is the Gram Panchayat for Keelakarai village.
The sections below provide essential information about Keelakarai 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 Keelakarai is 636982. The village covers a geographical area of 267.17 hectares and has a pincode of 608302. Lalpettai is the nearest town.
Location Map of Keelakarai
Population & Demographics of Keelakarai
This section provides population and demographic details of Keelakarai village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,585 | 814 | 771 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 159 | 86 | 73 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,037 | 588 | 449 |
| Illiterate Population | 548 | 226 | 322 |
Key population details of Keelakarai village are given below:
- Keelakarai village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,585, including approximately 814 males and 771 females, with a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 3 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Keelakarai village is good, with a literacy rate of about 65.43%.
- There are around 371 households in Keelakarai village.
Transport & Connectivity of Keelakarai
Transport facilities help residents of Keelakarai 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 <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Keelakarai
The following villages are located close to Keelakarai 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 Keelakarai
- Where is Keelakarai located?
- Keelakarai village is located in Kattumannarkoil Taluka, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Keelakarai?
- The Gram Panchayat of Keelakarai is Kumaratchi (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Keelakarai?
- The pincode of Keelakarai is 608302.
- What is the population of Keelakarai?
- Keelakarai has a total population of 1,585, including 814 males and 771 females.
- How many households are there in Keelakarai?
- There are 371 households in Keelakarai.
- What is the literacy rate in Keelakarai?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Keelakarai is 65.43%. Male literacy is 72.24% and female literacy is 58.24%.