Veerakkal
About Veerakkal
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Veerakkal village is 633776. Veerakkal village is located in Mettur taluka of Salem district in Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Mettur (tehsildar office) and 38km away from district headquarter Salem. As per 2009 stats, Veerakkal village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 1157.58 hectares. Veerakkal has a total population of 3,418 peoples, out of which male population is 1,816 while female population is 1,602. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 882 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of veerakkal village is 57.34% out of which 65.47% males and 48.13% females are literate. There are about 957 houses in veerakkal village. Pincode of veerakkal village locality is 636454.
When it comes to administration, Veerakkal village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Veerakkal village comes under Edappadi Vidhan Sabha constituency & Salem Lok Sabha constituency. Nangavalli is nearest town to veerakkal village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Veerakkal
The population details of Veerakkal cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,418 | 1,816 | 1,602 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 363 | 200 | 163 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 928 | 483 | 445 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,960 | 1,189 | 771 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,458 | 627 | 831 |
Connectivity of Veerakkal
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Veerakkal
Where is Veerakkal located?
Veerakkal village is situated in Mettur Taluka, within the Salem district of Tamil Nadu, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Veerakkal?
Veerakkal serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Veerakkal?
The pincode of Veerakkal is 636454, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Veerakkal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Veerakkal is 3,418, with 1,816 males and 1,602 females.
How many households are there in Veerakkal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Veerakkal village has a total of 957 households.
What is the literacy rate in Veerakkal as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Veerakkal is 57.34%. The male literacy rate is 65.47%, while the female literacy rate is 48.13%.