Pappanam Village Overview
Pappanam is a village in Kariapatti tehsil of Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu. It lies about 7 km from Kariapatti tehsil headquarters and around 36 km from Virudhunagar district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Pappanam village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Pappanam village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Pappanam is 641381. The village covers a geographical area of 757.31 hectares and has a pincode of 626106. Kariapatti is the nearest town.
Location Map of Pappanam
Population & Demographics of Pappanam
This section provides population and demographic details of Pappanam village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 855 | 437 | 418 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 118 | 59 | 59 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 480 | 246 | 234 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 534 | 326 | 208 |
| Illiterate Population | 321 | 111 | 210 |
Key population details of Pappanam village are given below:
- Pappanam village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 855, including approximately 437 males and 418 females, with a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 480 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Pappanam village is good, with a literacy rate of about 62.46%.
- There are around 217 households in Pappanam village.
Transport & Connectivity of Pappanam
Transport facilities help residents of Pappanam village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Pappanam
The following villages are located close to Pappanam and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pappanam
- Where is Pappanam located?
- Pappanam village is located in Kariapatti Taluka, Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Pappanam?
- Pappanam is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Pappanam?
- The pincode of Pappanam is 626106.
- What is the population of Pappanam?
- Pappanam has a total population of 855, including 437 males and 418 females.
- How many households are there in Pappanam?
- There are 217 households in Pappanam.
- What is the literacy rate in Pappanam?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pappanam is 62.46%. Male literacy is 74.60% and female literacy is 49.76%.