Vembar - Vilathikulam, Thoothukkudi

Vembar is a village situated in the Vilathikulam taluka of Thoothukkudi district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vilathikulam and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Thoothukkudi. Vembar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vembar is 642349. The village covers a total geographical area of 1323.25 hectares and falls under the 628906 pincode. Vilathikulam is the nearest town.

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

Population of Vembar

According to the 2011 Census, Vembar village had a total population of 6,307 people, including 3,127 males and 3,180 females, living in 1,492 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.47%, with male literacy at 88.41% and female literacy at 80.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 344.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Vembar

Vembar 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Vembar

Vembar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tuticorin, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thoothukkudi to Vembar is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vembar

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

Health Facilities in Vembar

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

FAQs about Vembar