Meenamanallur - Thirukkuvalai, Nagapattinam

Meenamanallur is a village situated in the Thirukkuvalai taluka of Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thirukkuvalai and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Nagapattinam. Meenamanallur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Meenamanallur is 637776. The village covers a total geographical area of 549.42 hectares and falls under the 610204 pincode. Nagapattinam is the nearest town.

Meenamanallur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kilvelur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nagapattinam Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Meenamanallur

As per Census 2011, Meenamanallur village has a total population of 2,397 people, consisting of 1,201 males and 1,196 females. The village has 650 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 245 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,742 literate and 655 illiterate residents. Additionally, 922 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Meenamanallur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3971,2011,196
Child Population (0–6 yrs)245124121
Scheduled Castes (SC)922461461
Literate Population1,742938804
Illiterate Population655263392

Nearby Villages of Meenamanallur

Meenamanallur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KeelaiyurSouth1.81 km
MadapuramNorth-West1.99 km
KarunguniNorth-East2.32 km
ValakaraiWest2.85 km
MalavelakaraiWest3.23 km
CholavidyapuramNorth-East3.40 km
EsanurSouth-West3.42 km
KilapidagaiEast3.67 km
PalakurichiNorth4.06 km
VenmanacheriSouth4.15 km

Transport and Connectivity of Meenamanallur

Meenamanallur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Velankanni, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Nagapattinam to Meenamanallur is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Meenamanallur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Meenamanallur village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Meenamanallur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Meenamanallur village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Meenamanallur

Where is Meenamanallur located?

Meenamanallur village is located in Thirukkuvalai Taluka, Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Meenamanallur?

Meenamanallur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Meenamanallur?

The pincode of Meenamanallur is 610204.

What is the population of Meenamanallur?

Meenamanallur has a total population of 2,397, including 1,201 males and 1,196 females.

How many households are there in Meenamanallur?

There are 650 households in Meenamanallur.

What is the literacy rate in Meenamanallur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Meenamanallur is 72.67%. Male literacy is 78.10% and female literacy is 67.22%.