Vellur
Vellur is a village located in Manamadurai taluka of Sivaganga district in Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Manamadurai (tehsildar office) and 35km away from district headquarter Sivaganga. As per 2009 stats, Vellore is the gram panchayat of Vellur village.
Here you can discover what makes Vellur unique in its vibrant Manamadurai-Sivaganga region. You’ll see Vellur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.
About Vellur
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Vellur is 640364. The village spans a total geographical area of 874 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 630611. Thirupuvanam is nearest town to Vellur village for all major economic activities.
When it comes to local governance, Vellur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Manamadurai Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Sivaganga Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Vellur
Population of Vellur
According to the 2011 Census, Vellur has a total population of about 1,249, with approximately 653 males and 596 females. The sex ratio is around 912 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 179 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 588 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.37%, with male literacy at about 69.07% and female literacy near 46.64%. There are around 321 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Vellur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 1,249 | 653 | 596 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 179 | 91 | 88 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 588 | 303 | 285 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Literate Population | 729 | 451 | 278 |
Illiterate Population | 520 | 202 | 318 |
Connectivity of Vellur
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Vellur. As per the 2011 stats, Vellur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within village |
Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Vellur
Knowing the nearby villages of Vellur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Vellur.
Frequently Asked Questions about Vellur
- Where is Vellur located?
- Vellur village is situated in Manamadurai Taluka, within the Sivaganga district of Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Vellur?
- The Gram Panchayat of Vellur is Vellore (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Vellur?
- The pincode of Vellur is 630611, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Vellur as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Vellur is 1,249, with 653 males and 596 females.
- How many households are there in Vellur as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Vellur village has a total of 321 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Vellur as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Vellur is 58.37%. The male literacy rate is 69.07%, while the female literacy rate is 46.64%.