How many villages are in Agastheeswaram Taluk?
Agastheeswaram Taluk has 20 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 19 inhabited villages. They are part of Kanniyakumari district in Tamil Nadu.
Indian Village Directory
Agastheeswaram Taluk Village List
Agastheeswaram Taluk in Kanniyakumari district, Tamil Nadu has 20 Census 2011 village records, including 19 inhabited villages. The listed villages cover 105,759 people, 28,356 households and 16,558.03 hectares. Reported local context includes 17 Gram Panchayats, village facilities, land-use fields, nearest-town references and individual village profiles. Census datasets record this administrative level as a sub-district, while local usage may call it a tehsil, taluka, mandal, block or tahasil.
Agastheeswaram Taluk has 20 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 19 inhabited villages. They are part of Kanniyakumari district in Tamil Nadu.
Villages20
Inhabited Villages19
Population105,759
Households28,356
Area (ha)16,558.03
CD Blocks4
Key Facts
- Location
- Agastheeswaram Taluk is in Kanniyakumari district, Tamil Nadu.
- Village Records
- 20 Census 2011 village records
- Inhabited Villages
- 19
- Listed Population
- 105,759
- Households
- 28,356
- Recorded Village Area
- 16,558.03 hectares
- Gram Panchayats
- 17
- Largest by Population
- Neendakara -B (19,716 people)
- Largest by Area
- Vadasery (Part) (2,306.91 hectares)
Largest Villages by Population
Neendakara -B is the highest-population village listed in Agastheeswaram Taluk, with 19,716 people and 5,125 households. It represents 19% of the listed taluk village population. Open the village profile to compare its Census code, facilities, area and nearest-town details.
| Rank | Village | Population | Local Pop Share | Households | Avg Household Size | Area (ha) | Pop / sq km | Nearest Town | Town Distance km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neendakara -B | 19,716 | 19% | 5,125 | 3.8 | 2,045.14 | 964 | Nagercoil | B |
| 2 | Thamaraikulam (Part) | 11,776 | 11% | 3,230 | 3.6 | 1,140.02 | 1,033 | Kanniya Kumari | A |
| 3 | Vempanoor | 10,177 | 9.6% | 2,740 | 3.7 | 1,363 | 746.7 | Nagercoil | A |
| 4 | Kanniyakumari | 9,773 | 9.2% | 2,552 | 3.8 | 513.17 | 1,904.4 | Therur | C |
| 5 | Agasteeswaram | 7,638 | 7.2% | 1,945 | 3.9 | 144.10 | 5,300.5 | Kottaram | A |
| 6 | Vadasery (Part) | 6,852 | 6.5% | 1,884 | 3.6 | 2,306.91 | 297 | Agastheeswaram | B |
| 7 | Dharmapuram (Part) | 6,196 | 5.9% | 1,643 | 3.8 | 1,176.97 | 526.4 | Nagercoil | B |
| 8 | Madhusoodhanapuram (Part) | 5,928 | 5.6% | 1,612 | 3.7 | 239.81 | 2,472 | Nagercoil | B |
| 9 | Theroor | 5,290 | 5% | 1,416 | 3.7 | 2,148.39 | 246.2 | Marungur | A |
| 10 | Neendakara-A (Part) | 3,914 | 3.7% | 1,018 | 3.8 | 1,512 | 258.9 | Asaripallam | B |
Largest Villages by Area
Vadasery (Part) has the largest recorded village area in Agastheeswaram Taluk, at 2,306.91 hectares. This is 14% of the listed local village area. Use area values for broad comparison only; land and revenue work should use official records.
| Rank | Village | Area (ha) | Local Area Share | Population | Pop / sq km | Households | Households / ha | Nearest Town | Town Distance km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vadasery (Part) | 2,306.91 | 14% | 6,852 | 297 | 1,884 | 0.82 | Agastheeswaram | B |
| 2 | Theroor | 2,148.39 | 13% | 5,290 | 246.2 | 1,416 | 0.66 | Marungur | A |
| 3 | Neendakara -B | 2,045.14 | 12% | 19,716 | 964 | 5,125 | 2.51 | Nagercoil | B |
| 4 | Neendakara-A (Part) | 1,512 | 9.1% | 3,914 | 258.9 | 1,018 | 0.67 | Asaripallam | B |
| 5 | Kulasekarapuram | 1,411.29 | 8.5% | 2,853 | 202.2 | 822 | 0.58 | Agasteeswaram | A |
| 6 | Vempanoor | 1,363 | 8.2% | 10,177 | 746.7 | 2,740 | 2.01 | Nagercoil | A |
| 7 | Dharmapuram (Part) | 1,176.97 | 7.1% | 6,196 | 526.4 | 1,643 | 1.4 | Nagercoil | B |
| 8 | Thamaraikulam (Part) | 1,140.02 | 6.9% | 11,776 | 1,033 | 3,230 | 2.83 | Kanniya Kumari | A |
| 9 | Eraviputhoor | 782.19 | 4.7% | 2,604 | 332.9 | 749 | 0.96 | Nagercoil | C |
| 10 | Marangoor | 550.80 | 3.3% | 2,314 | 420.1 | 649 | 1.18 | Myladi | A |
Population Summary
Agastheeswaram Taluk has 105,759 people in 28,356 households across 20 Census 2011 village records.
Average Population / Village5,288
Average Household Size3.7
Inhabited Village %95%
Population Density / sq km638.7
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population105,759
Administrative Coverage
Administrative coverage links Agastheeswaram villages with local names reported in Census 2011 records. The page includes 4 CD blocks and 17 Gram Panchayats. Reported Gram Panchayats include Althikkattuvillai, Kesavanputhenthurai, Melakrishnanpudur, Parakkai, Eraviputhoor , Nallur and Kanyakulam.
CD Blocks Reported4
Gram Panchayats Reported17
Nearest Town Names Reported11
CD blocks reported: Agastheeswaram, Agastheeswaram, Rajakkamangalam, Not Under Any CD Block, Rajakkamangalam.
Gram Panchayats reported: Althikkattuvillai, Kesavanputhenthurai, Melakrishnanpudur, Parakkai, Eraviputhoor , Nallur, Kanyakulam, Kariamanicapuram, Karumpattur, North Tamaraikulam, Swamithope, Manakudi, Kovalam, Kulasekarapuram, Leepuram, Panchalingapuram, Maharajapuram, Maharajapuram, Melakrishnanpudur, Kesavanputhenthurai, Althikkattuvillai, North Surangudy, Melasankarankuzhi, Nallur and more.
Village Facility Coverage
Village facility coverage for Agastheeswaram Taluk is based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields. Reported signals include primary school in 19 villages (95%), mobile coverage in 19 villages (95%), all-weather road in 19 villages (95%), domestic power supply in 19 villages (95%). These are historical village amenities, not live service guarantees.
| Facility | Villages with Facility | Reported Villages | Gap Count | % of All Villages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary School | 19 | 19 | 1 | 95 |
| Mobile Coverage | 19 | 19 | 1 | 95 |
| All-Weather Road | 19 | 19 | 1 | 95 |
| PDS Shop | 16 | 19 | 4 | 80 |
| Domestic Power Supply | 19 | 19 | 1 | 95 |
Median Nearest Town Distance0 km
Villages within 5 km20
Villages over 25 km0
| Distance Band | Villages | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Within 5 Km | 20 | 100% |
| 5-10 Km | 0 | 0% |
| 10-25 Km | 0 | 0% |
| Over 25 Km | 0 | 0% |
Location and Distance Highlights
Location and distance fields show how Agastheeswaram villages relate to nearby towns and headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 1 villages, with an average of 1.0 km. The farthest listed nearest-town distance is 1.0 km for Thekkumalai Rf.(west and East). Use these figures for orientation only.
| Distance Type | Reported Villages | Average km | Maximum km | Village | Place / HQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest Town Distance | 1 | 1 | 1 | Thekkumalai Rf.(west and East) | Marandalli |
About the Available Data
This data coverage section explains the fields available for Agastheeswaram Taluk. The page summarises 26 data fields and 505 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.
View available data by section
| Data Section | Fields | Reported Values | Available / Positive Values |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Codes and Administrative Details | 6 | 120 | 80 |
| Location and Distance | 3 | 60 | 30 |
| Population and Social Groups | 3 | 59 | 57 |
| Education Facilities | 8 | 152 | 98 |
| Connectivity, Roads and Transport | 2 | 38 | 38 |
| Financial, Market and Public Services | 1 | 19 | 16 |
| Power Supply | 3 | 57 | 57 |
Official Reference Links
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Villages in Agastheeswaram Taluk
The A-Z table below helps you find the correct village inside Agastheeswaram Taluk. Each row brings together the village name, Census code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility signals where those details are listed.
A Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agasteeswaram | 643182 | 7,638 | 1,945 | 144.10 | Agastheeswaram | Kovalam | Kottaram | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Azhagappapuram | 643183 | 89 | 26 | 28.68 | Agastheeswaram | Maharajapuram | Nagercoil | Not Available | Available | Available | Available |
D Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dharmapuram (Part) | 643177 | 6,196 | 1,643 | 1,176.97 | Rajakkamangalam | Melakrishnanpudur, Kesavanputhenthurai, Althikkattuvillai, North Surangudy | Nagercoil | Available | Available | Available | Available |
E Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eraviputhoor | 643171 | 2,604 | 749 | 782.19 | Agastheeswaram | Eraviputhoor , Nallur | Nagercoil | Available | Available | Available | Available |
K Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanniyakumari | 643184 | 9,773 | 2,552 | 513.17 | Agastheeswaram | Leepuram, Panchalingapuram, Maharajapuram | Therur | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Kulasekarapuram | 643170 | 2,853 | 822 | 1,411.29 | Agastheeswaram | Kulasekarapuram | Agasteeswaram | Available | Available | Available | Available |
M Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madhusoodhanapuram (Part) | 643178 | 5,928 | 1,612 | 239.81 | Rajakkamangalam | Althikkattuvillai, Kesavanputhenthurai, Melakrishnanpudur, Parakkai | Nagercoil | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Marangoor | 643169 | 2,314 | 649 | 550.80 | Agastheeswaram | Nallur | Myladi | Available | Available | Available | Available |
N Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nagercoil | 643167 | 3,323 | 950 | 384 | Agastheeswaram | Therekalpudur | Therur | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Neendakara -B | 643176 | 19,716 | 5,125 | 2,045.14 | Rajakkamangalam | Rajakkamangalam, Elluvilai | Nagercoil | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Neendakara-A (Part) | 643174 | 3,914 | 1,018 | 1,512 | Rajakkamangalam | Melasankarankuzhi | Asaripallam | Available | Available | Available | Available |
P Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parakkai | 643180 | 2,524 | 706 | 400.81 | Rajakkamangalam | Parakkai | Then Thamarai Kulam | Available | Available | Available | Available |
S Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suchindrum | 643172 | 924 | 244 | 112.47 | Agastheeswaram | Kariamanicapuram | Agastheeswaram | Not Available | Available | Available | Available |
T Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thamaraikulam (Part) | 643181 | 11,776 | 3,230 | 1,140.02 | Agastheeswaram, Rajakkamangalam | Karumpattur, North Tamaraikulam, Swamithope, Manakudi | Kanniya Kumari | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Thekkumalai Rf.(west and East) | 643185 | 0 | — | 48.34 | Not Under Any CD Block | Not Under Any Panchayat | Marandalli | — | — | — | — | |
| Thengamputhoor (Part) | 643179 | 91 | 23 | 8.94 | Rajakkamangalam | Parakkai | Nagercoil | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Theroor | 643168 | 5,290 | 1,416 | 2,148.39 | Agastheeswaram | Ramapuram, Therekalpudur | Marungur | Available | Available | Available | Available |
V Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vadasery (Part) | 643166 | 6,852 | 1,884 | 2,306.91 | Rajakkamangalam | Kanyakulam | Agastheeswaram | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Vadiveeswaram (Part) | 643173 | 3,777 | 1,022 | 241 | Agastheeswaram | Kariamanicapuram | Nagercoil | Not Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Vempanoor | 643175 | 10,177 | 2,740 | 1,363 | Rajakkamangalam | Melasankarankuzhi | Nagercoil | Available | Available | Available | Available |
Data Method and Verification
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.
- Last Reviewed
- 30 May 2026
- Main Source
- Census 2011 village records and District Census Handbook data
- Postal Context
- Use India Post for current address confirmation
- Banking Context
- Use the bank or RBI source record for current service status
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most populated village in Agastheeswaram Taluk?
Neendakara -B is the most populated village listed for Agastheeswaram Taluk, with 19,716 people and 5,125 households.
Which village has the largest recorded area in Agastheeswaram Taluk?
Vadasery (Part) has the largest recorded village area in Agastheeswaram Taluk, at 2,306.91 hectares.
How many Gram Panchayats are reported for Agastheeswaram Taluk?
The administrative summary reports 17 Gram Panchayats for Agastheeswaram Taluk. Reported names include Althikkattuvillai, Kesavanputhenthurai, Melakrishnanpudur, Parakkai, Eraviputhoor , Nallur and Kanyakulam.
What village facilities are reported in Agastheeswaram Taluk?
The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-count signals include primary school in 19 villages, mobile coverage in 19 villages, all-weather road in 19 villages. These are historical records, not live service guarantees.
What can I find in the Agastheeswaram Taluk village table?
The table lists villages with Census village code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility details where available.
Is Agastheeswaram also a sub-district in Census data?
Yes. In Census data this administrative level is recorded as a sub-district, while local wording may use terms such as tehsil, taluka, taluk, mandal, block or tahasil depending on the state.