Korkai

Korkai is a village located in Srivaikuntam taluka of Thoothukkudi district in Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Srivaikuntam (tehsildar office) and 23km away from district headquarter Thoothukkudi. As per 2009 stats, Umarikadu is the gram panchayat of Korkai village.

Korkai has its own place in the vibrant Thoothukkudi region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Korkai

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Korkai is 642542. The village spans a total geographical area of 526.16 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 628801. Earl is nearest town to Korkai village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Korkai

Below is a concise population overview of Korkai as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 3,986 1,969 2,017
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 383 201 182
Scheduled Castes (SC) 162 82 80
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 3,282 1,680 1,602
Illiterate Population 704 289 415

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Korkai village:

  • The total population of Korkai village is around 3,986, including approximately 1,969 males and 2,017 females, with a sex ratio of 1024 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 383 children aged 0–6 years in Korkai village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Korkai village has 162 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Korkai village is about 82.34%, with male literacy at 85.32% and female literacy at 79.42%.
  • There are around 1,074 households in Korkai village.

Connectivity of Korkai

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Korkai. As per the 2011 stats, Korkai had access to public bus service, private bus service and 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 Korkai

Knowing the nearby villages of Korkai helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Korkai.

Kilpidagai Kasba Mangalakkurichi Kottarakkurichi Valavallan Tiruppani Chettiyarpatti Kodungani Mukkani Vallanadu R F Malavarayanatham Athinathapuram Thirukalore

Frequently Asked Questions about Korkai

Where is Korkai located?
Korkai village is situated in Srivaikuntam Taluka, within the Thoothukkudi district of Tamil Nadu, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Korkai?
The Gram Panchayat of Korkai is Umarikadu (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Korkai?
The pincode of Korkai is 628801, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Korkai as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Korkai is 3,986, with 1,969 males and 2,017 females.
How many households are there in Korkai as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Korkai village has a total of 1,074 households.
What is the literacy rate in Korkai as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Korkai is 82.34%. The male literacy rate is 85.32%, while the female literacy rate is 79.42%.