Okkanadumelayur Village Overview
Okkanadumelayur is a village in Orathanadu tehsil of Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. It lies about 9 km from Orathanadu tehsil headquarters and around 30 km from Thanjavur district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Okkanadu West is the Gram Panchayat for Okkanadumelayur village.
The sections below provide essential information about Okkanadumelayur 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 Okkanadumelayur is 638874. The village covers a geographical area of 605.46 hectares and has a pincode of 614019. Orathanadu is the nearest town.
Location Map of Okkanadumelayur
Population & Demographics of Okkanadumelayur
This section provides population and demographic details of Okkanadumelayur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,762 | 1,411 | 1,351 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 266 | 142 | 124 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 358 | 191 | 167 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,878 | 1,082 | 796 |
| Illiterate Population | 884 | 329 | 555 |
Key population details of Okkanadumelayur village are given below:
- Okkanadumelayur village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,762, including approximately 1,411 males and 1,351 females, with a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 358 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Okkanadumelayur village is good, with a literacy rate of about 67.99%.
- There are around 637 households in Okkanadumelayur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Okkanadumelayur
Transport facilities help residents of Okkanadumelayur 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 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Okkanadumelayur
The following villages are located close to Okkanadumelayur 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 Okkanadumelayur
- Where is Okkanadumelayur located?
- Okkanadumelayur village is located in Orathanadu Taluka, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Okkanadumelayur?
- The Gram Panchayat of Okkanadumelayur is Okkanadu West (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Okkanadumelayur?
- The pincode of Okkanadumelayur is 614019.
- What is the population of Okkanadumelayur?
- Okkanadumelayur has a total population of 2,762, including 1,411 males and 1,351 females.
- How many households are there in Okkanadumelayur?
- There are 637 households in Okkanadumelayur.
- What is the literacy rate in Okkanadumelayur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Okkanadumelayur is 67.99%. Male literacy is 76.68% and female literacy is 58.92%.