Amaiperukki - Kariapatti, Virudhunagar

Amaiperukki is a village situated in the Kariapatti taluka of Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kariapatti and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Virudhunagar. V.nangoor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amaiperukki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amaiperukki is 641386. The village covers a total geographical area of 1015.96 hectares and falls under the 626104 pincode. Kariapatti is the nearest town.

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

Population of Amaiperukki

As per Census 2011, Amaiperukki village has a total population of 505 people, consisting of 254 males and 251 females. The village has 133 households and a sex ratio of 988 females per 1,000 males. There are 61 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 280 literate and 225 illiterate residents. Additionally, 335 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population505254251
Child Population (0–6 yrs)613328
Scheduled Castes (SC)335167168
Literate Population280166114
Illiterate Population22588137

Nearby Villages of Amaiperukki

Amaiperukki 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)
AlangulamNorth-East1.56 km
PanaikkulamEast2.11 km
SandanendalNorth-East2.24 km
PappanamNorth-West2.47 km
SiruveppangulamNorth-East2.56 km
AnuppanendalNorth-East2.83 km
ChatrampuliangulamSouth-West3.09 km
V.nangoorNorth3.21 km
IluppaikulamEast3.30 km
NeivilakkunedungulamEast4.14 km

Transport and Connectivity of Amaiperukki

Amaiperukki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tiruchchuli, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.0 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 Amaiperukki is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amaiperukki

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

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

Health Facilities in Amaiperukki

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

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

FAQs about Amaiperukki

Where is Amaiperukki located?

Amaiperukki village is located in Kariapatti Taluka, Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Amaiperukki?

The Gram Panchayat of Amaiperukki is V.nangoor.

What is the pincode of Amaiperukki?

The pincode of Amaiperukki is 626104.

What is the population of Amaiperukki?

Amaiperukki has a total population of 505, including 254 males and 251 females.

How many households are there in Amaiperukki?

There are 133 households in Amaiperukki.

What is the literacy rate in Amaiperukki?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Amaiperukki is 55.45%. Male literacy is 65.35% and female literacy is 45.42%.