Neppathur - Sirkali, Mayiladuthurai

Neppathur is a village situated in the Sirkali taluka of Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 10 km from Sirkali and around 45 km from Nagapattinam. Neppathur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Neppathur is 637413. The village covers a total geographical area of 479.47 hectares and falls under the 609106 pincode. Vaitheeswaran Kovil is the nearest town.

Neppathur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sirkazhi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mayiladuthurai Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Neppathur

As per Census 2011, Neppathur village has a total population of 2,752 people, consisting of 1,373 males and 1,379 females. The village has 720 households and a sex ratio of 1,004 females per 1,000 males. There are 304 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,823 literate and 929 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,116 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Neppathur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,7521,3731,379
Child Population (0–6 yrs)304147157
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,116565551
Literate Population1,823999824
Illiterate Population929374555

Nearby Villages of Neppathur

Neppathur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ThirunagiriNorth-West1.49 km
MangaimadamSouth2.19 km
ThennampattiamEast2.82 km
KeelasattanathapuramSouth-West2.84 km
RadhanallurNorth2.88 km
AgaraperunthottamSouth-East3.46 km
Perunthottam ISouth-East3.68 km
ThiruvalyWest3.97 km
PuduthuraiWest4.04 km
EdamanalNorth4.14 km

Transport and Connectivity of Neppathur

Neppathur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sirkazhi, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Nagapattinam to Neppathur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Neppathur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Neppathur village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Neppathur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Neppathur village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Neppathur

Where is Neppathur located?

Neppathur village is located in Sirkali Taluka, Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Neppathur?

Neppathur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Neppathur?

The pincode of Neppathur is 609106.

What is the population of Neppathur?

Neppathur has a total population of 2,752, including 1,373 males and 1,379 females.

How many households are there in Neppathur?

There are 720 households in Neppathur.

What is the literacy rate in Neppathur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Neppathur is 66.24%. Male literacy is 72.76% and female literacy is 59.75%.