Vadakkuppanaivadali - Sankarankoil, Tenkasi

Vadakkuppanaivadali is a village situated in the Sankarankoil taluka of Tenkasi district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 20 km from Sankarankoil and around 40 km from Tirunelveli. Vadakkupanavadali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vadakkuppanaivadali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vadakkuppanaivadali is 642714. The village covers a total geographical area of 1368.25 hectares and falls under the 627953 pincode. Sankarankoil is the nearest town.

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

Population of Vadakkuppanaivadali

As per Census 2011, Vadakkuppanaivadali village has a total population of 6,176 people, consisting of 3,060 males and 3,116 females. The village has 1,395 households and a sex ratio of 1,018 females per 1,000 males. There are 586 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,669 literate and 2,507 illiterate residents. Additionally, 228 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population6,1763,0603,116
Child Population (0–6 yrs)586311275
Scheduled Castes (SC)228111117
Literate Population3,6692,0401,629
Illiterate Population2,5071,0201,487

Nearby Villages of Vadakkuppanaivadali

Vadakkuppanaivadali 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)
MarukkalankulamSouth3.81 km
BalabadraramapuramWest3.83 km
KeelaneelidanallurNorth-East3.89 km
NarikudiSouth-East4.41 km
MelaneelidanallurNorth4.92 km
KurukkalpattiNorth-West4.94 km
MarudankinarNorth-East5.76 km
Sayamalai Part 1North-East7.00 km
AchampattiEast7.02 km
Uthumalai R.f.South7.07 km

Transport and Connectivity of Vadakkuppanaivadali

Public transport in the Vadakkuppanaivadali is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sankarankovil, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Tirunelveli to Vadakkuppanaivadali is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vadakkuppanaivadali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Vadakkuppanaivadali

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

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

FAQs about Vadakkuppanaivadali

Where is Vadakkuppanaivadali located?

Vadakkuppanaivadali village is located in Sankarankoil Taluka, Tenkasi district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Vadakkuppanaivadali?

The Gram Panchayat of Vadakkuppanaivadali is Vadakkupanavadali.

What is the pincode of Vadakkuppanaivadali?

The pincode of Vadakkuppanaivadali is 627953.

What is the population of Vadakkuppanaivadali?

Vadakkuppanaivadali has a total population of 6,176, including 3,060 males and 3,116 females.

How many households are there in Vadakkuppanaivadali?

There are 1,395 households in Vadakkuppanaivadali.

What is the literacy rate in Vadakkuppanaivadali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vadakkuppanaivadali is 59.41%. Male literacy is 66.67% and female literacy is 52.28%.