Velakurichi

Velakurichi is a village located in Manapparai taluka of Tiruchirappalli district in Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated 28km away from sub-district headquarter Manapparai (tehsildar office) and 62km away from district headquarter Tiruchirappalli. As per 2009 stats, Venkatachalapuram is the gram panchayat of Velakurichi village.

Here you can discover what makes Velakurichi unique in its vibrant Manapparai-Tiruchirappalli region. You’ll see Velakurichi’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 Velakurichi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Velakurichi is 636119. The village spans a total geographical area of 945.46 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 621314. Ponnampatti is nearest town to Velakurichi village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Velakurichi 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 Manapparai Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Karur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Velakurichi

Population of Velakurichi

According to the 2011 Census, Velakurichi has a total population of about 2,335, with approximately 1,138 males and 1,197 females. The sex ratio is around 1051 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 305 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 82 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 62.14%, with male literacy at about 74.69% and female literacy near 50.21%. There are around 574 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Velakurichi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Velakurichi

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

Nearby Villages of Velakurichi

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

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