Indian Village Directory
Periya Nerkunam Village
Periya Nerkunam is an inhabited village in Chidambaram Taluk of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. Its Census village code is 636774, the Census 2011 record lists 1,407 people in 388 households and the reported area is 206.71 hectares. The local references include Periya Nerkunam Gram Panchayat, Bhuvanagiri CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sethiathoppu.
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Quick answer: Periya Nerkunam is a village in Chidambaram Taluk, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, India. The available record shows Census village code 636774 and 1,407 people in 388 households.
Village Code636774
Population1,407
Households388
Area206.71 hectares
Nearest TownSethiathoppu
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Periya Nerkunam
- Census Village Code
- 636774
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- State Census Code
- 33
- District
- Cuddalore
- District Census Code
- 617
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Chidambaram
- Sub-district Census Code
- 05791
- CD Block
- Bhuvanagiri
- Gram Panchayat
- Periya Nerkunam
- Households
- 388
- Population
- 1,407
- Male Population
- 710
- Female Population
- 697
- Sex Ratio
- 981.69
- Area
- 206.71 hectares
- Area
- 2.07 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Sethiathoppu
- Nearest Town Distance
- b km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 608704
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Periya Nerkunam at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,407 people, 206.71 hectares of reported area and Sethiathoppu as the nearest town reference for Periya Nerkunam, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
CD BlockBhuvanagiri
Gram PanchayatPeriya Nerkunam
- Periya Nerkunam falls under Chidambaram Taluk in Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu.
- The Census village code is 636774.
- The record lists 1,407 people living in 388 households.
- The reported village area is 206.71 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Sethiathoppu.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density680.66 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.63 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share35.61%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Periya Nerkunam in the official administrative record. Census village code 636774, Periya Nerkunam Gram Panchayat and Bhuvanagiri CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 33
- District Census Code
- 617
- Sub-district Census Code
- 05791
- Village Census Code
- 636774
- CD Block Code
- 0194
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0391
- CD Block Name
- Bhuvanagiri
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Periya Nerkunam
Location and Distance
Sethiathoppu is the nearest town listed for Periya Nerkunam. Cuddalore is listed as the district headquarters at about 55 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Chidambaram
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 24 km
- District Headquarter
- Cuddalore
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 55 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Sethiathoppu
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 5 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Sethiathoppu
- Distance within State/UT
- 5 km
- Nearest Town
- Sethiathoppu
- Distance from Nearest Town
- b km
- Total Geographical Area
- 206.71 hectares
- Area
- 2.07 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,407 people in 388 households, with 710 male residents and 697 female residents. The average household size is 3.63, and SC share is 35.61% and ST share is 0% for Periya Nerkunam. Population density works out to about 680.66 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 388
- Total Population
- 1,407
- Male Population
- 710
- Female Population
- 697
- Sex Ratio
- 981.69
- Average Household Size
- 3.63
- SC Population
- 501
- SC Male Population
- 258
- SC Female Population
- 243
- SC Population Share
- 35.61
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Periya Nerkunam list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Non Formal Training Centre
- Available
- Government Non Formal Training Centre Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Periya Nerkunam include hand pump water and treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Treated
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
- Available
- Spring
- Available
- Spring Functions All Year
- Available
- Spring Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Rural Production Centres Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
- Available
- Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
- Available
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 1.97 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 150.15 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Periya Nerkunam include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Periya Nerkunam include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Periya Nerkunam is reported as 20 hours per day in summer and 12 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 20 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 20 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 20 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 20 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Periya Nerkunam show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Sugarcane and Black Gram, net sown area is 150.15 hectares and irrigated land is 150.15 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Sugarcane
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Black Gram
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 10.1
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 22.08 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 22.41 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 150.15
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 150.15
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Periya Nerkunam
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- Within 5 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 120
- Banks in Matched Records
- 21
- Matched PINs
- 15
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
| Device Type | Records | Share |
| ATM |
81 |
68% |
| CRM |
35 |
29% |
| CDM |
2 |
1.7% |
| Electronic Kiosk |
2 |
1.7% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
| Bank | Records | Share |
| Karur Vysya Bank Ltd |
17 |
14% |
| Indian Bank |
16 |
13% |
| State Bank of India |
14 |
12% |
| ICICI Bank Limited |
11 |
9.2% |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. |
9 |
7.5% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
| Axis Bank Limited |
ATM |
608001 |
Cuddalore |
Chidambaram |
Chidambaram (M) |
East Car Street Door No.78 608001, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, 608001 |
| Bank of Baroda |
ATM |
602024 |
Cuddalore |
Chidambaram |
Nathamedu |
Balaji Nagar, Nathamedu, Thirunindravur No. 152, Periyapalayam Main Road, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, 602024 |
| Bank of India |
ATM |
608001 |
Cuddalore |
Chidambaram |
Chidambaram (Nm) (Ct) |
Cuddalur Main Road No- 45, Opp Fish Market, North Main Street, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, 608001 |
| Canara Bank |
ATM |
608001 |
Cuddalore |
Chidambaram |
Chidambaram (M) |
North Car Street No.15, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, 608001 |
| Axis Bank Limited |
ATM |
608501 |
Cuddalore |
Chidambaram |
Bhuvanagiri (Tp) |
Chidambaram Cuddalore 1847, Mgr Salai Main Road, B. Mutlur, Bhuvanagiri, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, 608501 |
| Axis Bank Limited |
ATM |
608502 |
Cuddalore |
Chidambaram |
Parangipettai (Tp) |
Parangipettai - 608502 25, Keerakara Street, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, 608502 |
| Bank of Baroda |
ATM |
608001 |
Cuddalore |
Chidambaram |
Chidambaram (M) |
West Car Street No. 90 and 90A Chidambaram, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, 608001 |
| Bank of India |
ATM |
608001 |
Cuddalore |
Chidambaram |
Chidambaram (M) |
Chidambaram No- 80/ 38, Kosamattam Finance Building, East Car Street, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, 608001 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Periya Nerkunam village located?
Periya Nerkunam is in Chidambaram Taluk of Cuddalore district in Tamil Nadu, India.
Which district is Periya Nerkunam village in?
Periya Nerkunam village is in Cuddalore district.
Which state is Periya Nerkunam village in?
Periya Nerkunam village is in Tamil Nadu.
Which taluk is Periya Nerkunam under?
Periya Nerkunam comes under Chidambaram Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Periya Nerkunam?
The Census village code of Periya Nerkunam is 636774.
Which Gram Panchayat is Periya Nerkunam under?
Periya Nerkunam is listed under Periya Nerkunam Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Bhuvanagiri.
What is the population of Periya Nerkunam village?
The village record lists 1,407 people and 388 households for Periya Nerkunam.
How many households are in Periya Nerkunam village?
The village record lists 388 households for Periya Nerkunam.
What is the male and female population of Periya Nerkunam?
The record lists 710 male residents and 697 female residents for Periya Nerkunam.
What is the sex ratio of Periya Nerkunam village?
The sex ratio of Periya Nerkunam is 981.69 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Periya Nerkunam village?
The reported geographical area of Periya Nerkunam is 206.71 hectares.
What is the population density of Periya Nerkunam village?
The approximate population density of Periya Nerkunam is 680.66 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Periya Nerkunam?
The nearest town listed for Periya Nerkunam is Sethiathoppu, about b km away.
How far is Periya Nerkunam from the district headquarters?
Periya Nerkunam is about 55 km from Cuddalore, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Periya Nerkunam from the sub-district headquarters?
Periya Nerkunam is about 24 km from Chidambaram, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Periya Nerkunam?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Periya Nerkunam.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Periya Nerkunam?
For Periya Nerkunam, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Sugarcane and Black Gram, net sown area is 150.15 hectares and irrigated land is 150.15 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Periya Nerkunam?
The page shows 120 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Periya Nerkunam. These records include 21 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.