Marakonam Village Overview
Marakonam is a village in Gingee tehsil of Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu. Gingee is the tehsil headquarters, while Viluppuram is the district headquarters for Marakonam village. As per available records (2009), Merakonam is the Gram Panchayat for Marakonam village.
The sections below provide essential information about Marakonam village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Marakonam is 632279. The village covers a geographical area of 429.64 hectares and has a pincode of 604208. Sethupet is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.
Location Map of Marakonam
Population & Demographics of Marakonam
This section provides population and demographic details of Marakonam village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,856 | 931 | 925 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 193 | 103 | 90 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 527 | 265 | 262 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Literate Population | 1,284 | 714 | 570 |
| Illiterate Population | 572 | 217 | 355 |
Key population details of Marakonam village are given below:
- Marakonam village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,856, including approximately 931 males and 925 females, with a sex ratio of 993 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 527 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 7 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Marakonam village is good, with a literacy rate of about 69.18%.
- There are around 423 households in Marakonam village.
Transport & Connectivity of Marakonam
Transport facilities help residents of Marakonam village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 54 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Marakonam
The following villages are located close to Marakonam and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Marakonam
- Where is Marakonam located?
- Marakonam village is located in Gingee Taluka, Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Marakonam?
- The Gram Panchayat of Marakonam is Merakonam (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Marakonam?
- The pincode of Marakonam is 604208.
- What is the population of Marakonam?
- Marakonam has a total population of 1,856, including 931 males and 925 females.
- How many households are there in Marakonam?
- There are 423 households in Marakonam.
- What is the literacy rate in Marakonam?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Marakonam is 69.18%. Male literacy is 76.69% and female literacy is 61.62%.