Tenkarai

Tenkarai is a village located in Nagapattinam taluka of Nagapattinam district in Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated 30km away from Nagapattinam, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Tenkarai village. As per 2009 stats, Vadakarai is the gram panchayat of Tenkarai village.

Tenkarai has its own place in the vibrant Nagapattinam 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 Tenkarai

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Tenkarai is 637657. The village spans a total geographical area of 167.1 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 609701. Tittacheri is nearest town to Tenkarai village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Tenkarai

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 888 448 440
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 97 57 40
Scheduled Castes (SC) 290 142 148
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 701 365 336
Illiterate Population 187 83 104

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

  • The total population of Tenkarai village is around 888, including approximately 448 males and 440 females, with a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 97 children aged 0–6 years in Tenkarai village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Tenkarai village has 290 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Tenkarai village is about 78.94%, with male literacy at 81.47% and female literacy at 76.36%.
  • There are around 226 households in Tenkarai village.

Connectivity of Tenkarai

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Tenkarai. As per the 2011 stats, Tenkarai 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 km distance

Nearby Villages of Tenkarai

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

Tiruchengathangudi Tirukkannapuram Kottur Vadagarai Rarantimangalam Virukudi Pillali Melabudanur Kilabudanur Marungur Gopurajapuram

Frequently Asked Questions about Tenkarai

Where is Tenkarai located?
Tenkarai village is situated in Nagapattinam Taluka, within the Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Tenkarai?
The Gram Panchayat of Tenkarai is Vadakarai (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Tenkarai?
The pincode of Tenkarai is 609701, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Tenkarai as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Tenkarai is 888, with 448 males and 440 females.
How many households are there in Tenkarai as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Tenkarai village has a total of 226 households.
What is the literacy rate in Tenkarai as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Tenkarai is 78.94%. The male literacy rate is 81.47%, while the female literacy rate is 76.36%.