Keelamathur Village Overview
Keelamathur is a village in Sirkali tehsil of Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu. It lies about 8 km from Sirkali tehsil headquarters and around 63 km from Nagapattinam district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Keelamathur village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Keelamathur 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 Keelamathur is 637397. The village covers a geographical area of 384.78 hectares and has a pincode of 609116. Sirkali is the nearest town.
Location Map of Keelamathur
Population & Demographics of Keelamathur
This section provides population and demographic details of Keelamathur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,570 | 760 | 810 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 176 | 84 | 92 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 838 | 411 | 427 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Literate Population | 1,035 | 555 | 480 |
| Illiterate Population | 535 | 205 | 330 |
Key population details of Keelamathur village are given below:
- Keelamathur village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,570, including approximately 760 males and 810 females, with a sex ratio of 1065 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 838 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 6 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Keelamathur village is good, with a literacy rate of about 65.92%.
- There are around 384 households in Keelamathur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Keelamathur
Transport facilities help residents of Keelamathur 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 <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Keelamathur
The following villages are located close to Keelamathur 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 Keelamathur
- Where is Keelamathur located?
- Keelamathur village is located in Sirkali Taluka, Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Keelamathur?
- Keelamathur is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Keelamathur?
- The pincode of Keelamathur is 609116.
- What is the population of Keelamathur?
- Keelamathur has a total population of 1,570, including 760 males and 810 females.
- How many households are there in Keelamathur?
- There are 384 households in Keelamathur.
- What is the literacy rate in Keelamathur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Keelamathur is 65.92%. Male literacy is 73.03% and female literacy is 59.26%.