Kunnam Village Overview
Kunnam is a village in Sirkali tehsil of Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu. It lies about 10 km from Sirkali tehsil headquarters and around 80 km from Nagapattinam district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Kunnam village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Kunnam 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 Kunnam is 637380. The village covers a geographical area of 775.77 hectares and has a pincode of 609108. Sirkali is the nearest town.
Location Map of Kunnam
Population & Demographics of Kunnam
This section provides population and demographic details of Kunnam village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,290 | 1,638 | 1,652 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 318 | 166 | 152 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,328 | 646 | 682 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 2,421 | 1,311 | 1,110 |
| Illiterate Population | 869 | 327 | 542 |
Key population details of Kunnam village are given below:
- Kunnam village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 3,290, including approximately 1,638 males and 1,652 females, with a sex ratio of 1008 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 1,328 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Kunnam village is good, with a literacy rate of about 73.59%.
- There are around 814 households in Kunnam village.
Transport & Connectivity of Kunnam
Transport facilities help residents of Kunnam 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 <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kunnam
The following villages are located close to Kunnam 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 Kunnam
- Where is Kunnam located?
- Kunnam village is located in Sirkali Taluka, Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kunnam?
- Kunnam is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Kunnam?
- The pincode of Kunnam is 609108.
- What is the population of Kunnam?
- Kunnam has a total population of 3,290, including 1,638 males and 1,652 females.
- How many households are there in Kunnam?
- There are 814 households in Kunnam.
- What is the literacy rate in Kunnam?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kunnam is 73.59%. Male literacy is 80.04% and female literacy is 67.19%.