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Meerankulam - I Village Details

Meerankulam - I is a Village in Sathankulam Taluka , Tuticorin district and Tamil Nadu State. Meerankulam - I C.D. Block name is Alwarthirunagari. Meerankulam - I village Pin code is 628613. Meerankulam - I Village Total population is 1420 and number of houses are 358. Female Population is 50.9%. Village literacy rate is 68.0% and the Female Literacy rate is 31.5%.

Population

Census Parameter	Census Data
Total Population	1420
Total No of Houses	358
Female Population %	50.9 % ( 723)
Total Literacy rate %	68.0 % ( 966)
Female Literacy rate	31.5 % ( 448)
Scheduled Tribes Population %	0.0 % ( 0)
Scheduled Caste Population %	8.3 % ( 118)
Working Population %	47.7 %
Child(0 -6) Population by 2011	148
Girl Child(0 -6) Population % by 2011	49.3 % ( 73)

Location and Administration

Meerankulam - I Village Gram Panchayath name is Meerankulam. Meerankulam - I is 11 km distance from Sub District HeadQuarter Sathankulam and it is 94 km distance from District HeadQuarter Thoothukkudi. Nearest Statutory Town is Sathankulam in 11 km Distance . Nearest Town is Srivaikundam with 11 km Distance. Meerankulam - I Total area is 169.05 hectares, Non-Agricultural area is 107.06 hectares andTotal irrigated area is 107.86 hectares

Education

Governement Pre Primary and Govt Primary Schools are available in this Village. Nearest Govt Disabled School, Govt Medical College and Govt MBA college are in Tirunelveli. Nearest Private Pre Primary School, Private Secondary School and Private Senior Secondary School are in Sri Venkateshwarapuram. Nearest Private ITA College is in Palangulam. Nearest Private Arts and Science Degree College is in Kommadikottai. Nearest Private Engineering College and Private Polytechnic College are in Nazerath.

Health

1 Primary Health Sub-Centre available in this village.

Agriculture

Paddy, Banana and Bengal Gram are agriculture commodities grow in this village. 6 hours agricultural power supply in summer and 7 hours agricultural power supply in winter is available in this village. Total irrigated area in this village is 107.86 hectares from Boreholes/Tube wells 52.18 hectares and from Lakes or tanks 55.68 hectares are the Sources of irrigation.

Drinking-Water and Sanitation

No Drainage System Available in this Village. There is no system to Collect garbage on street. Drain water is discharged into sewer plant.

Communication

LandLine available. Mobile Coverage is available. Nearest Internet Centre is in less than 5 km. Nearest Private Courier Facility is in less than 5 km.

Transportation

Public Bus service available in this village. Private Bus service available in this village. Nearest Railway Station is in 5 - 10 km.

Nearest National Highway is in less than 5 km. State Highway passes through this village. District Road passes through this village.
Pucca road, Kuccha Road, Macadam Road and Foot Path are other Roads and Transportation within the village.

Commerce

Nearest ATM is in less than 5 km. Nearest Commercial Bank is in less than 5 km. Nearest Cooperative Bank is in less than 5 km.

Other Amenities

This Village has a Power supply with 19 hour power supply in summer and 20 hour power supply in winter, Anganwadi centre, ASHA, Sports facilities, Daily News Paper and Polling station are the other amenities in the village.