Erukkur Village Overview
Erukkur is a village in Sirkali tehsil of Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu. It lies about 6 km from Sirkali tehsil headquarters and around 70 km from Nagapattinam district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Erukkur village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Erukkur 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 Erukkur is 637382. The village covers a geographical area of 505.14 hectares and has a pincode of 609108. Sirkali is the nearest town.
Location Map of Erukkur
Population & Demographics of Erukkur
This section provides population and demographic details of Erukkur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,190 | 1,578 | 1,612 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 302 | 164 | 138 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,133 | 570 | 563 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 2,403 | 1,280 | 1,123 |
| Illiterate Population | 787 | 298 | 489 |
Key population details of Erukkur village are given below:
- Erukkur village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 3,190, including approximately 1,578 males and 1,612 females, with a sex ratio of 1021 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 1,133 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Erukkur village is high, with a literacy rate of about 75.33%.
- There are around 823 households in Erukkur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Erukkur
Transport facilities help residents of Erukkur 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 village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Erukkur
The following villages are located close to Erukkur 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 Erukkur
- Where is Erukkur located?
- Erukkur village is located in Sirkali Taluka, Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Erukkur?
- Erukkur is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Erukkur?
- The pincode of Erukkur is 609108.
- What is the population of Erukkur?
- Erukkur has a total population of 3,190, including 1,578 males and 1,612 females.
- How many households are there in Erukkur?
- There are 823 households in Erukkur.
- What is the literacy rate in Erukkur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Erukkur is 75.33%. Male literacy is 81.12% and female literacy is 69.67%.