Pakkam Village Overview
Pakkam is a village in Gingee tehsil of Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu. Gingee is the tehsil headquarters, while Viluppuram is the district headquarters for Pakkam village. As per available records (2009), Pakkam village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Pakkam 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 Pakkam is 632424. The village covers a geographical area of 637.66 hectares and has a pincode of 604153. Kilpennathur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Location Map of Pakkam
Population & Demographics of Pakkam
This section provides population and demographic details of Pakkam village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,507 | 1,242 | 1,265 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 324 | 158 | 166 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 2,150 | 1,061 | 1,089 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 131 | 67 | 64 |
| Literate Population | 1,386 | 767 | 619 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,121 | 475 | 646 |
Key population details of Pakkam village are given below:
- Pakkam village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,507, including approximately 1,242 males and 1,265 females, with a sex ratio of 1018 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 2,150 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 131 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Pakkam village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 55.29%.
- There are around 512 households in Pakkam village.
Transport & Connectivity of Pakkam
Transport facilities help residents of Pakkam 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 3 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 16 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Pakkam
The following villages are located close to Pakkam 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 Pakkam
- Where is Pakkam located?
- Pakkam village is located in Gingee Taluka, Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Pakkam?
- Pakkam is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Pakkam?
- The pincode of Pakkam is 604153.
- What is the population of Pakkam?
- Pakkam has a total population of 2,507, including 1,242 males and 1,265 females.
- How many households are there in Pakkam?
- There are 512 households in Pakkam.
- What is the literacy rate in Pakkam?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pakkam is 55.29%. Male literacy is 61.76% and female literacy is 48.93%.