How many villages are listed for Kanniyakumari district?
Kanniyakumari district has 63 Census 2011 village records in this directory. They are grouped across 4 taluks in Tamil Nadu.
Indian Village Directory
The Kanniyakumari district village directory covers 63 Census 2011 village records across 4 taluks in Tamil Nadu. These records help you compare Census village codes, population, households, village area, local facilities, nearest-town details and administrative paths before opening an individual village profile. Across the available records, Kanniyakumari district has 56 inhabited villages, 7 uninhabited village entries, 330,572 people and 85,478 households, with 101,968 hectares of recorded village area. For quick comparison, Agastheeswaram has the most village records; Kadiapattinam is the largest listed village by population; Veerapuli R.F. has the largest recorded area. The facility summary adds local context: primary school is reported for 56 villages, mobile coverage is reported for 49 villages, all-weather road is reported for 51 villages. The figures are prepared from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records; postal context covers 268 offices and 65 PINs.
Kanniyakumari district has 63 Census 2011 village records in this directory, grouped under 4 taluks in Tamil Nadu.
The taluk-wise table compares 4 taluks in Kanniyakumari district using Census 2011 village records. Agastheeswaram has 20 villages, about 32% of the district list. Kalkulam has the largest listed village population at 113,334 people.
| Taluk | Census Code | Villages | Village Share | Inhabited % | Population | Population Share | Avg Pop / Village | Households | Area (ha) | Area Share | Pop / sq km | Largest Village |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agastheeswaram | 05884 | 20 | 32% | 95% | 105,759 | 32% | 5,288 | 28,356 | 16,558.03 | 16% | 638.7 | Neendakara -B |
| Kalkulam | 05882 | 17 | 27% | 100% | 113,334 | 34% | 6,667 | 28,844 | 47,975.01 | 47% | 236.2 | Kadiapattinam |
| Thovala | 05883 | 18 | 29% | 67% | 50,496 | 15% | 2,805 | 13,955 | 24,603.33 | 24% | 205.2 | Thovala |
| Vilavancode | 05881 | 8 | 13% | 100% | 60,983 | 18% | 7,623 | 14,323 | 12,831.65 | 13% | 475.3 | Ezhudesam |
Agastheeswaram, Thovala and Kalkulam are the taluks with the most village records in Kanniyakumari district. Agastheeswaram ranks first with 20 villages, 105,759 people and 638.7 people per sq km. Use this ranking to start local village search, Census code lookup and taluk comparison.
| Rank | Taluk | Villages | Village Share | Population | Population Share | Area (ha) | Area Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agastheeswaram | 20 | 32% | 105,759 | 32% | 16,558.03 | 16% |
| 2 | Thovala | 18 | 29% | 50,496 | 15% | 24,603.33 | 24% |
| 3 | Kalkulam | 17 | 27% | 113,334 | 34% | 47,975.01 | 47% |
| 4 | Vilavancode | 8 | 13% | 60,983 | 18% | 12,831.65 | 13% |
Kadiapattinam is the highest-population village listed for Kanniyakumari district, with 26,589 people and 6,415 households. That is 8% of the district's listed village population. The average household size is 4.1. The b km away.
| Rank | Village | Population | District Pop Share | Households | Avg Household Size | Area (ha) | Pop / sq km | Nearest Town | Town Distance km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kadiapattinam | 26,589 | 8% | 6,415 | 4.1 | 1,925.94 | 1,380.6 | B | |
| 2 | Neendakara -B | 19,716 | 6% | 5,125 | 3.8 | 2,045.14 | 964 | Nagercoil | B |
| 3 | Ezhudesam | 16,478 | 5% | 3,385 | 4.9 | 420 | 3,923.3 | Pudhu Kadai | A |
| 4 | Keezhkulam | 13,097 | 4% | 2,745 | 4.8 | 1,050.50 | 1,246.7 | Kuzhithurai | C |
| 5 | Thamaraikulam (Part) | 11,776 | 3.6% | 3,230 | 3.6 | 1,140.02 | 1,033 | Kanniya Kumari | A |
| 6 | Attoor (Part) | 11,699 | 3.5% | 2,941 | 4 | 1,076.66 | 1,086.6 | Pathmanabapuram | A |
| 7 | Vempanoor | 10,177 | 3.1% | 2,740 | 3.7 | 1,363 | 746.7 | Nagercoil | A |
| 8 | Colachel | 9,836 | 3% | 2,255 | 4.4 | 1,600.69 | 614.5 | Thingal Nagar | A |
| 9 | Kanniyakumari | 9,773 | 3% | 2,552 | 3.8 | 513.17 | 1,904.4 | Therur | C |
| 10 | Thackalai | 9,551 | 2.9% | 2,525 | 3.8 | 144 | 6,632.6 | Thakkalai | A |
Veerapuli R.F. has the largest recorded village area in Kanniyakumari district at 28,109 hectares. It represents 28% of the district's listed village area. Its listed population density is 5.9 people per sq km. Use area figures for broad comparison only; land and revenue checks should use official records.
| Rank | Village | Area (ha) | District Area Share | Population | Pop / sq km | Households | Households / ha | Nearest Town | Town Distance km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Veerapuli R.F. | 28,109 | 28% | 1,663 | 5.9 | 470 | 0.02 | ||
| 2 | Kilamalai R.F. | 6,300 | 6.2% | 294 | 4.7 | 77 | 0.01 | Thirpparappu | C |
| 3 | Mahendragiri R.F. | 4,360 | 4.3% | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | ||
| 4 | Surulacode | 3,297.21 | 3.2% | 4,805 | 145.7 | 1,332 | 0.4 | Pathmanabapuram | C |
| 5 | Ananthapuram | 2,566.47 | 2.5% | 4,743 | 184.8 | 1,379 | 0.54 | Azhagiapandipuram | B |
| 6 | Kalkulam | 2,349.25 | 2.3% | 6,705 | 285.4 | 1,772 | 0.75 | Colachel | A |
| 7 | Vadasery (Part) | 2,306.91 | 2.3% | 6,852 | 297 | 1,884 | 0.82 | Agastheeswaram | B |
| 8 | Theroor | 2,148.39 | 2.1% | 5,290 | 246.2 | 1,416 | 0.66 | Marungur | A |
| 9 | Neendakara -B | 2,045.14 | 2% | 19,716 | 964 | 5,125 | 2.51 | Nagercoil | B |
| 10 | Mecode | 1,935.90 | 1.9% | 5,541 | 286.2 | 1,405 | 0.73 | Athur | C |
Kanniyakumari has 268 post office records across 65 PIN codes in the available postal dataset. Use this summary for address reference, PIN-code grouping and nearby post-office checks.
The postal summary adds India Post address-reference context for Kanniyakumari district without turning the page into a full postal dump. It covers 268 offices across 65 PIN codes, including 229 delivery offices and 188 branch offices. PIN 629001 has the highest listed post-office count here with 12 offices. Selected rows are shown for quick reading; verify complete address and delivery details with India Post.
| PIN Code | Post Offices |
|---|---|
| 629001 | 12 |
| 629161 | 11 |
| 629851 | 10 |
| 629501 | 10 |
| 629704 | 8 |
| 629152 | 8 |
| 629802 | 7 |
| 629153 | 7 |
| 629160 | 7 |
| 629163 | 7 |
| Office Type | Post Offices |
|---|---|
| Head Office | 2 |
| Sub Office | 78 |
| Branch Office | 188 |
| Office Name | PIN | Type | Delivery | Division | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nagercoil H. O | 629001 | Head Office | Delivery | Kanniyakumari Division | Southern Region Madurai |
| Thuckalay H. O | 629175 | Head Office | Delivery | Kanniyakumari Division | Southern Region Madurai |
| Agasteeswaram S. O | 629701 | Post Office | Delivery | Kanniyakumari Division | Southern Region Madurai |
| Aloor S. O | 629801 | Post Office | Delivery | Kanniyakumari Division | Southern Region Madurai |
| Ammandivilai S. O | 629204 | Post Office | Delivery | Kanniyakumari Division | Southern Region Madurai |
| Aralvaymoli S. O | 629301 | Post Office | Delivery | Kanniyakumari Division | Southern Region Madurai |
| Arumanai S. O | 629151 | Post Office | Delivery | Kanniyakumari Division | Southern Region Madurai |
| Asaripallam S. O | 629201 | Post Office | Delivery | Kanniyakumari Division | Southern Region Madurai |
| Azhakappapuram S. O | 629401 | Post Office | Delivery | Kanniyakumari Division | Southern Region Madurai |
| Azhakiapandipuram S. O | 629851 | Post Office | Delivery | Kanniyakumari Division | Southern Region Madurai |
| Bhoothapandy S. O | 629852 | Post Office | Delivery | Kanniyakumari Division | Southern Region Madurai |
| Colachel S. O | 629251 | Post Office | Delivery | Kanniyakumari Division | Southern Region Madurai |
| Eathamozhi S. O | 629501 | Post Office | Delivery | Kanniyakumari Division | Southern Region Madurai |
| Friday Market S. O | 629203 | Post Office | Delivery | Kanniyakumari Division | Southern Region Madurai |
| Ganapathipuram S. O | 629502 | Post Office | Delivery | Kanniyakumari Division | Southern Region Madurai |
| Idaikkode S. O | 629152 | Post Office | Delivery | Kanniyakumari Division | Southern Region Madurai |
| Kaliakkavilai S. O | 629153 | Post Office | Delivery | Kanniyakumari Division | Southern Region Madurai |
| Kaliyal S. O | 629101 | Post Office | Delivery | Kanniyakumari Division | Southern Region Madurai |
| Kandanvilai S. O | 629810 | Post Office | Delivery | Kanniyakumari Division | Southern Region Madurai |
| Kanjampuram S. O | 629154 | Post Office | Delivery | Kanniyakumari Division | Southern Region Madurai |
| Kanjiracode S. O | 629155 | Post Office | Delivery | Kanniyakumari Division | Southern Region Madurai |
| Kanniyakumari S. O | 629702 | Post Office | Delivery | Kanniyakumari Division | Southern Region Madurai |
| Kappiyarai S. O | 629156 | Post Office | Delivery | Kanniyakumari Division | Southern Region Madurai |
| Kappukadu S. O | 629162 | Post Office | Delivery | Kanniyakumari Division | Southern Region Madurai |
| Karankad S. O | 629809 | Post Office | Delivery | Kanniyakumari Division | Southern Region Madurai |
| Karinkal S. O | 629157 | Post Office | Delivery | Kanniyakumari Division | Southern Region Madurai |
| Kattathurai S. O | 629158 | Post Office | Delivery | Kanniyakumari Division | Southern Region Madurai |
| Keezhkulam S. O | 629193 | Post Office | Delivery | Kanniyakumari Division | Southern Region Madurai |
| Kodayarkilthangal S. O | 629102 | Post Office | Delivery | Kanniyakumari Division | Southern Region Madurai |
| Kollangodu S. O | 629160 | Post Office | Delivery | Kanniyakumari Division | Southern Region Madurai |
| Kottar S. O | 629002 | Post Office | Delivery | Kanniyakumari Division | Southern Region Madurai |
| Kottaram S. O | 629703 | Post Office | Delivery | Kanniyakumari Division | Southern Region Madurai |
| Kulasekharam S. O | 629161 | Post Office | Delivery | Kanniyakumari Division | Southern Region Madurai |
| Kuzhithurai S. O | 629163 | Post Office | Delivery | Kanniyakumari Division | Southern Region Madurai |
| Manalikarai S. O | 629164 | Post Office | Delivery | Kanniyakumari Division | Southern Region Madurai |
| Manavalakurichi S. O | 629252 | Post Office | Delivery | Kanniyakumari Division | Southern Region Madurai |
| Marthandam S. O | 629165 | Post Office | Delivery | Kanniyakumari Division | Southern Region Madurai |
| Marungoor S. O | 629402 | Post Office | Delivery | Kanniyakumari Division | Southern Region Madurai |
| Mayiladi S. O | 629403 | Post Office | Delivery | Kanniyakumari Division | Southern Region Madurai |
| Mekkamandapam S. O | 629166 | Post Office | Delivery | Kanniyakumari Division | Southern Region Madurai |
| Mulagumoodu S. O | 629167 | Post Office | Delivery | Kanniyakumari Division | Southern Region Madurai |
| Muttom S. O | 629202 | Post Office | Delivery | Kanniyakumari Division | Southern Region Madurai |
| Nagercoil Industrial Estate S. O | 629004 | Post Office | Delivery | Kanniyakumari Division | Southern Region Madurai |
| Neyyoor S. O | 629802 | Post Office | Delivery | Kanniyakumari Division | Southern Region Madurai |
| Neyyoor West S. O | 629803 | Post Office | Delivery | Kanniyakumari Division | Southern Region Madurai |
| Pacode S. O | 629168 | Post Office | Delivery | Kanniyakumari Division | Southern Region Madurai |
| Palapalam S. O | 629159 | Post Office | Delivery | Kanniyakumari Division | Southern Region Madurai |
| Palliyadi S. O | 629169 | Post Office | Delivery | Kanniyakumari Division | Southern Region Madurai |
| Palukal S. O | 629170 | Post Office | Delivery | Kanniyakumari Division | Southern Region Madurai |
| Parakkai S. O | 629601 | Post Office | Delivery | Kanniyakumari Division | Southern Region Madurai |
Kanniyakumari district's village records list 330,572 people in 85,478 households. The average household size is 3.9. The listed village population density is 324.2 people per sq km.
Administrative coverage connects Kanniyakumari district villages with local governance names used in Census 2011 records. The page reports 12 CD blocks, 50 Gram Panchayats and 33 nearest-town names. Common nearest-town references include Aaralvaimozhi, Agasteeswaram and Agastheeswaram.
CD blocks reported: Agastheeswaram, Agastheeswaram, Rajakkamangalam, Killiyur, Kurunthancode, Melpuram, Munchirai, Not Under Any CD Block, Rajakkamangalam, Thackalai, Thackalai,kurunthancode, Thiruvattaru, Thovalai.
Gram Panchayats reported: Althikkattuvillai, Kesavanputhenthurai, Melakrishnanpudur, Parakkai, Arumanalloor, Aruvikkarai, Chenbagaramanputhur, Cherukole, Cherukole, Yettacode, Devicode, Enayam Puthenthurai, Eraviputhoor , Nallur, Esanthimangalam, Esanthimangalam, Erachakulam, Gnalam and more.
Village facility coverage uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields for Kanniyakumari district. The strongest reported signals are primary school in 56 villages (89% of district records), mobile coverage in 49 villages (78% of district records), all-weather road in 51 villages (81% of district records). Lower-count fields include PDS Shop and Mobile Coverage, so users should verify current services locally. Treat these figures as historical village amenities, not live service guarantees.
| Facility | Villages with Facility | Reported Villages | Gap Count | % of All Villages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary School | 56 | 56 | — | 88.89 |
| Mobile Coverage | 49 | 56 | — | 77.78 |
| All-Weather Road | 51 | 56 | — | 80.95 |
| PDS Shop | 47 | 56 | — | 74.60 |
| Domestic Power Supply | 56 | 56 | — | 88.89 |
| Distance Band | Villages | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Within 5 Km | 52 | 100% |
| 5-10 Km | 0 | 0% |
| 10-25 Km | 0 | 0% |
| Over 25 Km | 0 | 0% |
Location and distance highlights show how Kanniyakumari villages relate to nearby towns and headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 1 villages, with an average of 1.0 km and a median of 0 km. 52 villages are within 5 km of a listed town, while 0 are over 25 km away. Use these figures for orientation, not for survey, emergency travel or legal decisions.
| Distance Type | Reported Villages | Average km | Maximum km | Village | Place / HQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest Town Distance | 1 | 1 | 1 | Thekkumalai Rf.(west and East) | Marandalli |
This data coverage section explains what is available for Kanniyakumari district. Across the visible sections, the page summarises 26 data fields and 1,511 reported values from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some values may be blank, old or not listed, so important decisions should be checked with official records.
| Data Section | Fields | Reported Values | Available / Positive Values |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Codes and Administrative Details | 6 | 378 | 252 |
| Location and Distance | 3 | 167 | 89 |
| Population and Social Groups | 3 | 182 | 168 |
| Education Facilities | 8 | 448 | 279 |
| Connectivity, Roads and Transport | 2 | 112 | 100 |
| Financial, Market and Public Services | 1 | 56 | 47 |
| Power Supply | 3 | 168 | 168 |
These external links point to official district, state or land-record portals. Use them to verify current government information, land records, revenue details or administrative updates.
This page is built as a reference guide, not as an official government record. The village figures come mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public data. DCHB is published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India.
Use Vill for village search, Census code lookup, population context and local comparison. For land ownership, revenue records, postal delivery, banking service, emergency travel or legal work, confirm the latest details through the official portal or local office.
Kanniyakumari district has 63 Census 2011 village records in this directory. They are grouped across 4 taluks in Tamil Nadu.
Agastheeswaram has the most village records in Kanniyakumari district, with 20 entries. This is 32% of the district list, with 105,759 people where population is reported.
Kadiapattinam is the highest-population village shown for Kanniyakumari district, with 26,589 people and 6,415 households. It accounts for 8% of the listed district village population.
Veerapuli R.F. has the largest recorded village area in this directory for Kanniyakumari district, at 28,109 hectares. It represents 28% of the district's listed village area.
The population summary includes 330,572 people, 85,478 households, male and female population, sex ratio, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe figures where reported. For this page, average household size is 3.9 and population density is 324.2 people per sq km.
The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-coverage signals include primary school in 56 villages (89% of district records), mobile coverage in 49 villages (78% of district records), all-weather road in 51 villages (81% of district records). These are historical records, not live service guarantees.
Yes. The postal summary includes 268 offices and 65 PINs for Kanniyakumari district. That is about 425.4 offices per 100 village records. Verify important address details with India Post.
Start from the taluk-wise table, open the local page, then choose the village. Village profiles show the Census village code where it is listed in the Census 2011 record.
Use the official land-record portal for Tamil Nadu, or the district and revenue office links where available. Most portals ask for district, taluk, village and a record number such as khata, khatiyan, plot, khasra or owner name depending on the state. Vill is for village directory context, not land ownership proof.
The village details are mainly based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some administrative names, facilities, PINs or services may have changed after 2011, so verify important details with official sources.