Poykkunam
About Poykkunam
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Poykkunam village is 633333. Poykkunam village is located in Sankarapuram taluka of Viluppuram district in Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated 3km away from sub-district headquarter Sankarapuram (tehsildar office) and 70km away from district headquarter Viluppuram. As per 2009 stats, Poikunam is the gram panchayat of Poykkunam village.
The total geographical area of village is 633.85 hectares. Poykkunam has a total population of 2,736 peoples, out of which male population is 1,362 while female population is 1,374. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1008 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of poykkunam village is 57.60% out of which 65.27% males and 50.00% females are literate. There are about 630 houses in poykkunam village. Pincode of poykkunam village locality is 606401.
When it comes to administration, Poykkunam village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Poykkunam village comes under Sankarapuram Vidhan Sabha constituency & Kallakurichi Lok Sabha constituency. Sankarapuram is nearest town to poykkunam village for all major economic activities.
Google Map of Poykkunam
Population of Poykkunam
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,736 | 1,362 | 1,374 |
| Children (0-6) | 333 | 174 | 159 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,287 | 626 | 661 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,576 | 889 | 687 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,160 | 473 | 687 |
Connectivity of Poykkunam
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Poykkunam
Where is Poykkunam located?
Poykkunam village is situated in Sankarapuram Taluka, within the Viluppuram district of Tamil Nadu, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Poykkunam?
The Gram Panchayat of Poykkunam is Poikunam (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Poykkunam?
The pincode of Poykkunam is 606401, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Poykkunam as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Poykkunam is 2,736, with 1,362 males and 1,374 females.
How many households are there in Poykkunam as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Poykkunam village has a total of 630 households.
What is the literacy rate in Poykkunam as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Poykkunam is 57.60%. The male literacy rate is 65.27%, while the female literacy rate is 50.00%.