Where is Erachakulam village located?
Erachakulam is in Thovala Taluk of Kanniyakumari district in Tamil Nadu, India.
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Erachakulam Village
Erachakulam is an inhabited village in Thovala Taluk of Kanniyakumari district, Tamil Nadu. Its Census village code is 643152, the Census 2011 record lists 5,715 people in 1,605 households and the reported area is 1,339.77 hectares. The local references include Esanthimangalam, Erachakulam Gram Panchayat, Thovalai CD Block and the nearest town reference is Nagercoil.
Erachakulam is a village in Thovala Taluk, Kanniyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, India. The available record shows Census village code 643152 and 5,715 people in 1,605 households.
Village Code643152
Population5,715
Households1,605
Area1,339.77 hectares
Nearest TownNagercoil
Detailed village profile
Erachakulam at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 5,715 people, 1,339.77 hectares of reported area and Nagercoil as the nearest town reference for Erachakulam, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
State
Tamil Nadu
District
Kanniyakumari
Taluk
Thovala
CD Block
Thovalai
Gram Panchayat
Esanthimangalam, Erachakulam
- Erachakulam falls under Thovala Taluk in Kanniyakumari district, Tamil Nadu.
- The Census village code is 643152.
- The record lists 5,715 people living in 1,605 households.
- The reported village area is 1,339.77 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Nagercoil.
- 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
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Erachakulam
- Census Village Code
- 643152
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- State Census Code
- 33
- District
- Kanniyakumari
- District Census Code
- 629
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Thovala
- Sub-district Census Code
- 05883
- CD Block
- Thovalai
- Gram Panchayat
- Esanthimangalam, Erachakulam
- Households
- 1,605
- Population
- 5,715
- Male Population
- 2,833
- Female Population
- 2,882
- Sex Ratio
- 1,017.3
- Area
- 1,339.77 hectares
- Area
- 13.4 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Nagercoil
- Nearest Town Distance
- b km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 629902
- Reference Year
- 2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density
426.57 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
3.56 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
18.48%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0.1%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
100%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Erachakulam in the official administrative record. Census village code 643152, Esanthimangalam, Erachakulam Gram Panchayat and Thovalai CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 33
- District Census Code
- 629
- Sub-district Census Code
- 05883
- Village Census Code
- 643152
- CD Block Code
- 0335
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 00190018
- CD Block Name
- Thovalai
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Esanthimangalam, Erachakulam
Location and Distance
Nagercoil is the nearest town listed for Erachakulam. Nagercoil is listed as the district headquarters at about 6 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Boothapandi
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 5 km
- District Headquarter
- Nagercoil
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 6 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Boothapandi
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 5 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Boothapandi
- Distance within State/UT
- 5 km
- Nearest Town
- Nagercoil
- Distance from Nearest Town
- b km
- Total Geographical Area
- 1,339.77 hectares
- Area
- 13.4 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 5,715 people in 1,605 households, with 2,833 male residents and 2,882 female residents. The average household size is 3.56, and SC share is 18.48% and ST share is 0.1% for Erachakulam. Population density works out to about 426.57 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 1,605
- Total Population
- 5,715
- Male Population
- 2,833
- Female Population
- 2,882
- Sex Ratio
- 1,017.3
- Average Household Size
- 3.56
- SC Population
- 1,056
- SC Male Population
- 531
- SC Female Population
- 525
- SC Population Share
- 18.48
- ST Population
- 6
- ST Male Population
- 2
- ST Female Population
- 4
- ST Population Share
- 0.1
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Erachakulam list 2 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary 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
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 2
- Private Primary School
- Available
- Private Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
- Private Engineering College
- Available
- Private Engineering College Count
- 2
- Private Polytechnic
- Available
- Private Polytechnic Count
- 1
- Private Vocational Training School ITI
- Available
- Private Vocational Training School ITI Count
- 1
- Government Non Formal Training Centre
- Available
- Government Non Formal Training Centre Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Erachakulam. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Centre Count
- 1
- Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 2
- Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 6
- Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 4
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 3
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 2
- TB Clinic Count
- 1
- TB Clinic Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- TB Clinic Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- TB Clinic Paramedical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- TB Clinic Paramedical Staff In Position Count
- 2
- Dispensary Count
- 1
- Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count
- 2
- Dispensary Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 6
- Dispensary Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 4
- Family Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 2
- Family Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 6
- Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 4
- Non Government Medical Facilities In And Out Patient Count
- 4
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
- 4
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
- 3
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Erachakulam 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
- Covered Well
- Available
- Covered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Covered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Uncovered Well 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
- Closed Drainage
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Erachakulam include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Sub Post Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- 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 Erachakulam include cooperative bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Cooperative Bank
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Public Library
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Erachakulam is reported as 15 hours per day in summer and 15 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
- 15 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 15 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 10 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
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 16 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Erachakulam show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Coconut and Banana, net sown area is 484.61 hectares and irrigated land is 484.61 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Manufacturers Commodities First
- Bricks
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Coconut
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Banana
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 585.66 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 235.45
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 20.6 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 13.45 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 484.61
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 484.61
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 484.61 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Others
- Available
- Others Functions All Year
- Available
- Others Functions in Summer
- Available
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapFrequently Asked Questions
Which district is Erachakulam village in?
Erachakulam village is in Kanniyakumari district.
Which state is Erachakulam village in?
Erachakulam village is in Tamil Nadu.
Which taluk is Erachakulam under?
Erachakulam comes under Thovala Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Erachakulam?
The Census village code of Erachakulam is 643152.
Which Gram Panchayat is Erachakulam under?
Erachakulam is listed under Esanthimangalam, Erachakulam Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Thovalai.
What is the population of Erachakulam village?
The village record lists 5,715 people and 1,605 households for Erachakulam.
How many households are in Erachakulam village?
The village record lists 1,605 households for Erachakulam.
What is the male and female population of Erachakulam?
The record lists 2,833 male residents and 2,882 female residents for Erachakulam.
What is the sex ratio of Erachakulam village?
The sex ratio of Erachakulam is 1,017.3 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Erachakulam village?
The reported geographical area of Erachakulam is 1,339.77 hectares.
What is the population density of Erachakulam village?
The approximate population density of Erachakulam is 426.57 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Erachakulam?
The nearest town listed for Erachakulam is Nagercoil, about b km away.
How far is Erachakulam from the district headquarters?
Erachakulam is about 6 km from Nagercoil, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Erachakulam from the sub-district headquarters?
Erachakulam is about 5 km from Boothapandi, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Erachakulam?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Erachakulam.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Erachakulam.
Is a health centre reported for this village?
The records used for this page list 1 health centre record for Erachakulam.