Erkudi

Erkudi is a village located in Madurai South taluka of Madurai district in Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Madurai South (tehsildar office) and 10km away from district headquarter Madurai. As per 2009 stats, Earkudi Achampathu is the gram panchayat of Erkudi village.

Erkudi has its own place in the vibrant Madurai 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 Erkudi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Erkudi is 641017. The village spans a total geographical area of 98.34 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 625019. Madurai is nearest town to Erkudi village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Erkudi

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,435 692 743
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 136 66 70
Scheduled Castes (SC) 118 53 65
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 4 3 1
Literate Population 1,072 559 513
Illiterate Population 363 133 230

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

  • The total population of Erkudi village is around 1,435, including approximately 692 males and 743 females, with a sex ratio of 1073 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 136 children aged 0–6 years in Erkudi village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Erkudi village has 118 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 4 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Erkudi village is about 74.70%, with male literacy at 80.78% and female literacy at 69.04%.
  • There are around 389 households in Erkudi village.

Connectivity of Erkudi

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Erkudi. As per the 2011 stats, Erkudi had access to public bus service, private bus service and 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 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Erkudi

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

Melamathur Keelamathur Kilamathikattinan Thuvariman Achampattu Sambakudi Pudukulam Vadivelkarai Tattanur Kilakuyilkudi Melakuyilkudi

Frequently Asked Questions about Erkudi

Where is Erkudi located?
Erkudi village is situated in Madurai South Taluka, within the Madurai district of Tamil Nadu, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Erkudi?
The Gram Panchayat of Erkudi is Earkudi Achampathu (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Erkudi?
The pincode of Erkudi is 625019, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Erkudi as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Erkudi is 1,435, with 692 males and 743 females.
How many households are there in Erkudi as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Erkudi village has a total of 389 households.
What is the literacy rate in Erkudi as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Erkudi is 74.70%. The male literacy rate is 80.78%, while the female literacy rate is 69.04%.