Amanakkunatham - Aruppukkottai, Virudhunagar

Amanakkunatham is a village situated in the Aruppukkottai taluka of Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aruppukkottai and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Virudhunagar. Amanakkunattnam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amanakkunatham village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amanakkunatham is 641653. The village covers a total geographical area of 2058.95 hectares and falls under the 626112 pincode. Aruppukkottai is the nearest town.

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

Population of Amanakkunatham

As per Census 2011, Amanakkunatham village has a total population of 2,166 people, consisting of 1,048 males and 1,118 females. The village has 610 households and a sex ratio of 1,066 females per 1,000 males. There are 201 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,655 literate and 511 illiterate residents. Additionally, 336 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1661,0481,118
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20195106
Scheduled Castes (SC)336165171
Literate Population1,655879776
Illiterate Population511169342

Nearby Villages of Amanakkunatham

Amanakkunatham 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)
ThiruvirunthalpuramEast2.63 km
T.meenakshipuramNorth-East2.84 km
RamapuramNorth2.94 km
ValavandapuramNorth-East3.80 km
KotthiparaiWest3.88 km
KurundamadamSouth4.01 km
SukkilanathamEast4.21 km
KottaiyurSouth-West4.95 km
PodampattiSouth-East5.28 km
SundaralingapuramSouth-West5.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Amanakkunatham

Amanakkunatham is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Aruppukkottai, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Virudhunagar to Amanakkunatham is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amanakkunatham

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Amanakkunatham

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Amanakkunatham

Where is Amanakkunatham located?

Amanakkunatham village is located in Aruppukkottai Taluka, Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Amanakkunatham?

The Gram Panchayat of Amanakkunatham is Amanakkunattnam.

What is the pincode of Amanakkunatham?

The pincode of Amanakkunatham is 626112.

What is the population of Amanakkunatham?

Amanakkunatham has a total population of 2,166, including 1,048 males and 1,118 females.

How many households are there in Amanakkunatham?

There are 610 households in Amanakkunatham.

What is the literacy rate in Amanakkunatham?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Amanakkunatham is 76.41%. Male literacy is 83.87% and female literacy is 69.41%.