Appukal

Appukal is a village located in Vellore taluka of Vellore district in Tamil Nadu, India. Vellore is the district & sub-district headquarter of Appukal village. As per 2009 stats, Appukkal is the gram panchayat of Appukal village.

Here you can discover what makes Appukal unique in its vibrant Vellore region. You’ll see Appukal’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 Appukal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Appukal is 630835. The village spans a total geographical area of 281.92 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 632101. Pallikonda is nearest town to Appukal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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

Google Map of Appukal

Population of Appukal

According to the 2011 Census, Appukal has a total population of about 2,719, with approximately 1,341 males and 1,378 females. The sex ratio is around 1027 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 295 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 452 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 235. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.93%, with male literacy at about 70.84% and female literacy near 53.27%. There are around 654 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Appukal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Appukal

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

Nearby Villages of Appukal

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Appukal