How many villages are in Kalkulam Taluk?
Kalkulam Taluk has 17 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 17 inhabited villages. They are part of Kanniyakumari district in Tamil Nadu.
Indian Village Directory
Kalkulam Taluk Village List
Kalkulam Taluk in Kanniyakumari district, Tamil Nadu has 17 Census 2011 village records, including 17 inhabited villages. The listed villages cover 113,334 people, 28,844 households and 47,975.01 hectares. Reported local context includes 16 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.
Kalkulam Taluk has 17 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 17 inhabited villages. They are part of Kanniyakumari district in Tamil Nadu.
Villages17
Inhabited Villages17
Population113,334
Households28,844
Area (ha)47,975.01
CD Blocks5
Key Facts
- Location
- Kalkulam Taluk is in Kanniyakumari district, Tamil Nadu.
- Village Records
- 17 Census 2011 village records
- Inhabited Villages
- 17
- Listed Population
- 113,334
- Households
- 28,844
- Recorded Village Area
- 47,975.01 hectares
- Gram Panchayats
- 16
- Largest by Population
- Kadiapattinam (26,589 people)
- Largest by Area
- Veerapuli R.F. (28,109 hectares)
Largest Villages by Population
Kadiapattinam is the highest-population village listed in Kalkulam Taluk, with 26,589 people and 6,415 households. It represents 23% 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 | Kadiapattinam | 26,589 | 23% | 6,415 | 4.1 | 1,925.94 | 1,380.6 | B | |
| 2 | Attoor (Part) | 11,699 | 10% | 2,941 | 4 | 1,076.66 | 1,086.6 | Pathmanabapuram | A |
| 3 | Colachel | 9,836 | 8.7% | 2,255 | 4.4 | 1,600.69 | 614.5 | Thingal Nagar | A |
| 4 | Thackalai | 9,551 | 8.4% | 2,525 | 3.8 | 144 | 6,632.6 | Thakkalai | A |
| 5 | Kurunthencode (Part) | 9,050 | 8% | 2,347 | 3.9 | 985.67 | 918.2 | Colachel | A |
| 6 | Thalakkulam | 8,986 | 7.9% | 2,410 | 3.7 | 1,132.16 | 793.7 | Eraniel | A |
| 7 | Kalkulam | 6,705 | 5.9% | 1,772 | 3.8 | 2,349.25 | 285.4 | Colachel | A |
| 8 | Valvachagostam | 5,579 | 4.9% | 1,468 | 3.8 | 420.06 | 1,328.1 | Pathmanaba Puram | A |
| 9 | Mecode | 5,541 | 4.9% | 1,405 | 3.9 | 1,935.90 | 286.2 | Athur | C |
| 10 | Aruvikkarai (Part) | 5,203 | 4.6% | 1,410 | 3.7 | 320.37 | 1,624.1 | Ponmanai | A |
Largest Villages by Area
Veerapuli R.F. has the largest recorded village area in Kalkulam Taluk, at 28,109 hectares. This is 59% 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 | Veerapuli R.F. | 28,109 | 59% | 1,663 | 5.9 | 470 | 0.02 | ||
| 2 | Surulacode | 3,297.21 | 6.9% | 4,805 | 145.7 | 1,332 | 0.4 | Pathmanabapuram | C |
| 3 | Kalkulam | 2,349.25 | 4.9% | 6,705 | 285.4 | 1,772 | 0.75 | Colachel | A |
| 4 | Mecode | 1,935.90 | 4% | 5,541 | 286.2 | 1,405 | 0.73 | Athur | C |
| 5 | Kadiapattinam | 1,925.94 | 4% | 26,589 | 1,380.6 | 6,415 | 3.33 | B | |
| 6 | Thirpparappu | 1,654.41 | 3.4% | 4,452 | 269.1 | 1,154 | 0.7 | Thiruvattar | B |
| 7 | Colachel | 1,600.69 | 3.3% | 9,836 | 614.5 | 2,255 | 1.41 | Thingal Nagar | A |
| 8 | Thalakkulam | 1,132.16 | 2.4% | 8,986 | 793.7 | 2,410 | 2.13 | Eraniel | A |
| 9 | Veeyanoor (Part) | 1,128.59 | 2.4% | 3,009 | 266.6 | 732 | 0.65 | Mulagumudu | B |
| 10 | Velimalai Forest | 1,126 | 2.3% | 96 | 8.5 | 47 | 0.04 | Bootha Pandi |
Population Summary
Kalkulam Taluk has 113,334 people in 28,844 households across 17 Census 2011 village records.
Average Population / Village6,667
Average Household Size3.9
Inhabited Village %100%
Population Density / sq km236.2
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population113,334
Administrative Coverage
Administrative coverage links Kalkulam villages with local names reported in Census 2011 records. The page includes 5 CD blocks and 16 Gram Panchayats. Reported Gram Panchayats include Aruvikkarai, Cherukole and Cherukole, Yettacode.
CD Blocks Reported5
Gram Panchayats Reported16
Nearest Town Names Reported11
CD blocks reported: Kurunthancode, Not Under Any CD Block, Thackalai, Thackalai,kurunthancode, Thiruvattaru.
Gram Panchayats reported: Aruvikkarai, Cherukole, Cherukole, Yettacode, Kakkottuthalai, Thalakkulam, Kurunthancode, Kalkurichy, Chadayamangalam, Thenkarai, Kalkurichy, Muthalakurichy, Kumarankudi, Kurunthancode, Nettancode, Maruthurkurichi, Muttam, Vellichandai, Not Under Any Panchayat, Pechiparai and more.
Village Facility Coverage
Village facility coverage for Kalkulam Taluk is based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields. Reported signals include primary school in 17 villages (100%), mobile coverage in 14 villages (82%), all-weather road in 14 villages (82%), domestic power supply in 17 villages (100%). These are historical village amenities, not live service guarantees.
| Facility | Villages with Facility | Reported Villages | Gap Count | % of All Villages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary School | 17 | 17 | 0 | 100 |
| Mobile Coverage | 14 | 17 | 3 | 82.35 |
| All-Weather Road | 14 | 17 | 3 | 82.35 |
| PDS Shop | 13 | 17 | 4 | 76.47 |
| Domestic Power Supply | 17 | 17 | 0 | 100 |
Median Nearest Town Distance0 km
Villages within 5 km14
Villages over 25 km0
| Distance Band | Villages | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Within 5 Km | 14 | 100% |
| 5-10 Km | 0 | 0% |
| 10-25 Km | 0 | 0% |
| Over 25 Km | 0 | 0% |
About the Available Data
This data coverage section explains the fields available for Kalkulam Taluk. The page summarises 26 data fields and 436 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 | 102 | 68 |
| Location and Distance | 3 | 45 | 25 |
| Population and Social Groups | 3 | 51 | 51 |
| Education Facilities | 8 | 136 | 75 |
| Connectivity, Roads and Transport | 2 | 34 | 28 |
| Financial, Market and Public Services | 1 | 17 | 13 |
| Power Supply | 3 | 51 | 51 |
Official Reference Links
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Villages in Kalkulam Taluk
The A-Z table below helps you find the correct village inside Kalkulam 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aruvikkarai (Part) | 643123 | 5,203 | 1,410 | 320.37 | Thiruvattaru | Aruvikkarai | Ponmanai | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Attoor (Part) | 643127 | 11,699 | 2,941 | 1,076.66 | Thiruvattaru | Cherukole, Yettacode | Pathmanabapuram | Available | Available | Available | Available |
C Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colachel | 643132 | 9,836 | 2,255 | 1,600.69 | Kurunthancode | Simoncolony | Thingal Nagar | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kadiapattinam | 643135 | 26,589 | 6,415 | 1,925.94 | Kurunthancode | Muttam, Vellichandai | Available | Available | Available | Available | ||
| Kalkulam | 643131 | 6,705 | 1,772 | 2,349.25 | Thackalai,kurunthancode | Kalkurichy, Chadayamangalam, Thenkarai | Colachel | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Kurunthencode (Part) | 643134 | 9,050 | 2,347 | 985.67 | Kurunthancode | Kurunthancode, Nettancode | Colachel | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mecode | 643126 | 5,541 | 1,405 | 1,935.90 | Thiruvattaru | Kumarankudi | Athur | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponmanai | 643125 | 86 | 23 | 75.10 | Thiruvattaru | Surulacode | Pathmanabapuram | Not 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surulacode | 643124 | 4,805 | 1,332 | 3,297.21 | Thiruvattaru | Surulacode, Pechiparai, Balamore | Pathmanabapuram | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thackalai | 643130 | 9,551 | 2,525 | 144 | Thackalai | Kalkurichy, Muthalakurichy | Thakkalai | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Thalakkulam | 643133 | 8,986 | 2,410 | 1,132.16 | Kurunthancode | Kakkottuthalai, Thalakkulam, Kurunthancode | Eraniel | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Thirpparappu | 643122 | 4,452 | 1,154 | 1,654.41 | Thiruvattaru | Pechiparai | Thiruvattar | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valvachagostam | 643129 | 5,579 | 1,468 | 420.06 | Thackalai | Maruthurkurichi | Pathmanaba Puram | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Veerapuli Extn. (Old Kulasekarapuram) | 643137 | 484 | 138 | 694 | Thiruvattaru | Pechiparai | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Available | ||
| Veerapuli R.F. | 643136 | 1,663 | 470 | 28,109 | Thiruvattaru | Surulacode, Pechiparai | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Available | ||
| Veeyanoor (Part) | 643128 | 3,009 | 732 | 1,128.59 | Thiruvattaru | Cherukole | Mulagumudu | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Velimalai Forest | 643138 | 96 | 47 | 1,126 | Not Under Any CD Block | Not Under Any Panchayat | Bootha Pandi | Not Available | Not Available | Not 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 Kalkulam Taluk?
Kadiapattinam is the most populated village listed for Kalkulam Taluk, with 26,589 people and 6,415 households.
Which village has the largest recorded area in Kalkulam Taluk?
Veerapuli R.F. has the largest recorded village area in Kalkulam Taluk, at 28,109 hectares.
How many Gram Panchayats are reported for Kalkulam Taluk?
The administrative summary reports 16 Gram Panchayats for Kalkulam Taluk. Reported names include Aruvikkarai, Cherukole and Cherukole, Yettacode.
What village facilities are reported in Kalkulam Taluk?
The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-count signals include primary school in 17 villages, domestic power supply in 17 villages, mobile coverage in 14 villages. These are historical records, not live service guarantees.
What can I find in the Kalkulam Taluk village table?
The table lists villages with Census village code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility details where available.
Is Kalkulam 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.