Asarakuppam - Viluppuram

Asarakuppam is a village situated in the Viluppuram taluka of Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 6 km from Viluppuram, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Asarankuppam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Asarakuppam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asarakuppam is 632903. The village covers a total geographical area of 237.48 hectares and falls under the 605402 pincode. Villupuram is the nearest town.

Asarakuppam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Vikravandi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Viluppuram Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Asarakuppam

As per Census 2011, Asarakuppam village has a total population of 1,228 people, consisting of 617 males and 611 females. The village has 298 households and a sex ratio of 990 females per 1,000 males. There are 126 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 923 literate and 305 illiterate residents. Additionally, 133 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Asarakuppam are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,228617611
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1266264
Scheduled Castes (SC)1335974
Literate Population923514409
Illiterate Population305103202

Nearby Villages of Asarakuppam

Asarakuppam is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
CholaganurEast1.64 km
CholampundiSouth1.75 km
VengandurWest2.28 km
AdanurNorth2.63 km
AriyurSouth-West2.66 km
SurappattuNorth-West2.72 km
IdappalaiyamSouth2.98 km
TennamadeviEast3.26 km
KasbakaranaiNorth-East3.40 km
ThiruvamatturSouth-East3.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Asarakuppam

Asarakuppam is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Venkatesapuram, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Viluppuram to Asarakuppam is about 6 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Asarakuppam

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Asarakuppam village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Asarakuppam

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Asarakuppam village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Asarakuppam

Where is Asarakuppam located?

Asarakuppam village is located in Viluppuram Taluka, Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Asarakuppam?

The Gram Panchayat of Asarakuppam is Asarankuppam.

What is the pincode of Asarakuppam?

The pincode of Asarakuppam is 605402.

What is the population of Asarakuppam?

Asarakuppam has a total population of 1,228, including 617 males and 611 females.

How many households are there in Asarakuppam?

There are 298 households in Asarakuppam.

What is the literacy rate in Asarakuppam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Asarakuppam is 75.16%. Male literacy is 83.31% and female literacy is 66.94%.