Erukkalakkottai Village Overview
Erukkalakkottai is a village in Aranthangi tehsil of Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu. It lies about 10 km from Aranthangi tehsil headquarters and around 46 km from Pudukkottai district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Rajendrapuram is the Gram Panchayat for Erukkalakkottai village.
The sections below provide essential information about Erukkalakkottai 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 Erukkalakkottai is 639707. The village covers a geographical area of 186.01 hectares and has a pincode of 614624. Aranthangi is the nearest town.
Location Map of Erukkalakkottai
Population & Demographics of Erukkalakkottai
This section provides population and demographic details of Erukkalakkottai village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 877 | 427 | 450 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 93 | 46 | 47 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 651 | 349 | 302 |
| Illiterate Population | 226 | 78 | 148 |
Key population details of Erukkalakkottai village are given below:
- Erukkalakkottai village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 877, including approximately 427 males and 450 females, with a sex ratio of 1053 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 5 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Erukkalakkottai village is good, with a literacy rate of about 74.23%.
- There are around 227 households in Erukkalakkottai village.
Transport & Connectivity of Erukkalakkottai
Transport facilities help residents of Erukkalakkottai 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 Erukkalakkottai
The following villages are located close to Erukkalakkottai 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 Erukkalakkottai
- Where is Erukkalakkottai located?
- Erukkalakkottai village is located in Aranthangi Taluka, Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Erukkalakkottai?
- The Gram Panchayat of Erukkalakkottai is Rajendrapuram (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Erukkalakkottai?
- The pincode of Erukkalakkottai is 614624.
- What is the population of Erukkalakkottai?
- Erukkalakkottai has a total population of 877, including 427 males and 450 females.
- How many households are there in Erukkalakkottai?
- There are 227 households in Erukkalakkottai.
- What is the literacy rate in Erukkalakkottai?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Erukkalakkottai is 74.23%. Male literacy is 81.73% and female literacy is 67.11%.