Poykkunam

Poykkunam is a village 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.

Here you can discover what makes Poykkunam unique in its vibrant Sankarapuram-Viluppuram region. You’ll see Poykkunam’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 Poykkunam

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Poykkunam is 633333. The village spans a total geographical area of 633.85 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 606401. Sankarapuram is nearest town to Poykkunam village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Poykkunam

Population of Poykkunam

According to the 2011 Census, Poykkunam has a total population of about 2,736, with approximately 1,362 males and 1,374 females. The sex ratio is around 1008 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 333 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,287 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 57.60%, with male literacy at about 65.27% and female literacy near 50.00%. There are around 630 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Poykkunam's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Poykkunam

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

Nearby Villages of Poykkunam

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

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