Padmaneri - Nanguneri, Tirunelveli

Padmaneri is a village situated in the Nanguneri taluka of Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nanguneri and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Tirunelveli. Padmaneri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padmaneri is 643013. The village covers a total geographical area of 593.92 hectares and falls under the 627502 pincode. Kalakkadu is the nearest town.

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

Population of Padmaneri

According to the 2011 Census, Padmaneri village had a total population of 1,664 people, including 832 males and 832 females, living in 435 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.02%, with male literacy at 91.03% and female literacy at 77.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 244.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,664832832
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1688583
Scheduled Castes (SC)244121123
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,257680577
Illiterate Population407152255

Nearby Villages of Padmaneri

Padmaneri 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)
IdaiyankulamNorth2.74 km
Keela KaruvelankulamSouth-East2.81 km
DevanallurEast3.18 km
VadagaraiWest4.45 km
PadalayarkulamSouth4.51 km
UlagankulamNorth4.81 km
KallikulamEast6.14 km
SeevalaperiSouth-West6.52 km
KilakaduvettiEast6.72 km
Inam IdaiyankulamNorth-East6.76 km

Transport and Connectivity of Padmaneri

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

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Padmaneri is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padmaneri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Padmaneri

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

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

FAQs about Padmaneri

Where is Padmaneri located?

Padmaneri village is located in Nanguneri Taluka, Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Padmaneri?

Padmaneri is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Padmaneri?

The pincode of Padmaneri is 627502.

What is the population of Padmaneri?

Padmaneri had a total population of 1,664, including 832 males and 832 females.

How many households are there in Padmaneri?

Padmaneri had 435 households.

What is the literacy rate in Padmaneri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Padmaneri was 84.02%. Male literacy was 91.03% and female literacy was 77.04%.