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 President 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

According to the 2011 Census, Amanakkunatham village had a total population of 2,166 people, including 1,048 males and 1,118 females, living in 610 households. The sex ratio was 1,067 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.22%, with male literacy at 92.24% and female literacy at 76.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 336.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,1661,0481,118
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20195106
Scheduled Castes (SC)336165171
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
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 had a total population of 2,166, including 1,048 males and 1,118 females.

How many households are there in Amanakkunatham?

Amanakkunatham had 610 households.

What is the literacy rate in Amanakkunatham?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Amanakkunatham was 84.22%. Male literacy was 92.24% and female literacy was 76.68%.