Okkur - Kilvelur, Nagapattinam

Okkur is a village situated in the Kilvelur taluka of Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kilvelur and around 13 km from the district headquarters in Nagapattinam. Okkur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Okkur is 637710. The village covers a total geographical area of 611.22 hectares and falls under the 611002 pincode. Kilvelur is the nearest town.

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

Population of Okkur

According to the 2011 Census, Okkur village had a total population of 2,202 people, including 1,073 males and 1,129 females, living in 566 households. The sex ratio was 1,052 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.10%, with male literacy at 91.72% and female literacy at 78.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,434.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Okkur

Okkur 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Okkur

Okkur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kizhelur, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Nagapattinam to Okkur is about 13 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Okkur

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

Health Facilities in Okkur

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

FAQs about Okkur