Athiyur Village Overview
Athiyur is a village in Sirkali tehsil of Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu. It lies about 6 km from Sirkali tehsil headquarters and around 45 km from Nagapattinam district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Athiyur village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Athiyur 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 Athiyur is 637396. The village covers a geographical area of 343.05 hectares and has a pincode of 609116. Sirkali is the nearest town.
Location Map of Athiyur
Population & Demographics of Athiyur
This section provides population and demographic details of Athiyur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,563 | 777 | 786 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 133 | 73 | 60 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 549 | 276 | 273 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,159 | 619 | 540 |
| Illiterate Population | 404 | 158 | 246 |
Key population details of Athiyur village are given below:
- Athiyur village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,563, including approximately 777 males and 786 females, with a sex ratio of 1011 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 549 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Athiyur village is good, with a literacy rate of about 74.15%.
- There are around 411 households in Athiyur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Athiyur
Transport facilities help residents of Athiyur 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 village |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Athiyur
The following villages are located close to Athiyur 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 Athiyur
- Where is Athiyur located?
- Athiyur village is located in Sirkali Taluka, Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Athiyur?
- Athiyur is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Athiyur?
- The pincode of Athiyur is 609116.
- What is the population of Athiyur?
- Athiyur has a total population of 1,563, including 777 males and 786 females.
- How many households are there in Athiyur?
- There are 411 households in Athiyur.
- What is the literacy rate in Athiyur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Athiyur is 74.15%. Male literacy is 79.67% and female literacy is 68.70%.