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Cherakulam Village Details

Cherakulam is a Village in Srivaikuntam Taluka , Tuticorin district and Tamil Nadu State. Cherakulam C.D. Block name is Karungulam. Cherakulam village Pin code is 628622. Cherakulam Village Total population is 4837 and number of houses are 1285. Female Population is 51.0%. Village literacy rate is 73.8% and the Female Literacy rate is 35.4%.

Population

Census Parameter	Census Data
Total Population	4837
Total No of Houses	1285
Female Population %	51.0 % ( 2467)
Total Literacy rate %	73.8 % ( 3568)
Female Literacy rate	35.4 % ( 1711)
Scheduled Tribes Population %	0.3 % ( 15)
Scheduled Caste Population %	6.5 % ( 314)
Working Population %	48.8 %
Child(0 -6) Population by 2011	506
Girl Child(0 -6) Population % by 2011	46.2 % ( 234)

Location and Administration

Cherakulam Village Gram Panchayath name is Cherakulam ; Ramanujampudur. Cherakulam is 20 km distance from Sub District HeadQuarter Srivaikuntam and it is 52 km distance from District HeadQuarter Thoothukkudi. Nearest Statutory Town is Srivaikuntam in 20 km Distance . Nearest Town is Sattankulam with 15 km Distance. Cherakulam Total area is 547.37 hectares, Non-Agricultural area is 475.59 hectares andTotal irrigated area is 502.96 hectares

Education

Governement Pre Primary, Govt Primary, Govt Middle and Govt Secondary Schools are available in this Village. Nearest Private Polytechnic College is in Seydunganallur. Nearest Private Disabled School, Govt Arts and Science Degree College, Govt Engineering College, Govt Medical College, Private MBA college and Private ITA College are in Tirunelveli.

Health

1 Primary Health Sub-Centre , 1 Maternity And Child Welfare centre , 1 MBBS Doctor Practice , 1 RMP doctor , 1 Medical Shop are available in this village.

Agriculture

Paddy, Banana and Sugarcane are agriculture commodities grow in this village. 18 hours agricultural power supply in summer and 18 hours agricultural power supply in winter is available in this village. Total irrigated area in this village is 502.96 hectares from Boreholes/Tube wells 312.64 hectares and from Lakes or tanks 190.32 hectares are the Sources of irrigation.

Drinking-Water and Sanitation

Covered Well, UnCovered Well, Hand Pump and Tube Wells/Boreholes are other Drinking Water sources.
Closed Drainage System Open Drainage System Available in this Village. This Village Covered Under Total Sanitation. Community Toilet Complex Available in this village. There is no system to Collect garbage on street. Drain water is discharged into sewer plant.

Communication

Sub Post Office is available in this Village. LandLine available. Mobile Coverage is available. There is no Internet Centre in less than 10 km. No Private Courier Facility in less than 10 km.

Transportation

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

National Highway passes through this village. 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

No ATM in less than 10 km. Commercial Bank available in this village. Nearest Cooperative Bank is in 5 - 10 km.

Other Amenities

This Village has a Power supply with 15 hour power supply in summer and 15 hour power supply in winter, Anganwadi centre, ASHA, Birth & Death registration office, Sports facilities, Daily News Paper and Polling station are the other amenities in the village.