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Terku Kalmedu Village

Terku Kalmedu is an inhabited village in Ottapidaram Taluk of Thoothukkudi district, Tamil Nadu. Its Census village code is 642398, the Census 2011 record lists 1,320 people in 350 households and the reported area is 1,394.66 hectares. The local references include Terku Kalmedu Gram Panchayat, Ottapidaram CD Block and the nearest town reference is Ottapidaram.

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Quick answer: Terku Kalmedu is a village in Ottapidaram Taluk, Thoothukkudi district, Tamil Nadu, India. The available record shows Census village code 642398 and 1,320 people in 350 households.
Village Code642398
Population1,320
Households350
Area1,394.66 hectares
Nearest TownOttapidaram

Key Village Facts

Village
Terku Kalmedu
Census Village Code
642398
State
Tamil Nadu
State Census Code
33
District
Thoothukkudi
District Census Code
627
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Ottapidaram
Sub-district Census Code
05865
CD Block
Ottapidaram
Gram Panchayat
Terku Kalmedu
Households
350
Population
1,320
Male Population
670
Female Population
650
Sex Ratio
970.15
Area
1,394.66 hectares
Area
13.95 sq km
Nearest Town
Ottapidaram
Nearest Town Distance
c km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
628105
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Terku Kalmedu at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,320 people, 1,394.66 hectares of reported area and Ottapidaram as the nearest town reference for Terku Kalmedu, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictThoothukkudi
CD BlockOttapidaram
Gram PanchayatTerku Kalmedu
  • Terku Kalmedu falls under Ottapidaram Taluk in Thoothukkudi district, Tamil Nadu.
  • The Census village code is 642398.
  • The record lists 1,320 people living in 350 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,394.66 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Ottapidaram.
  • 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 Density94.65 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.77 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share24.24%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share19.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Terku Kalmedu in the official administrative record. Census village code 642398, Terku Kalmedu Gram Panchayat and Ottapidaram CD Block.

State Census Code
33
District Census Code
627
Sub-district Census Code
05865
Village Census Code
642398
CD Block Code
0312
Gram Panchayat Code
0305
CD Block Name
Ottapidaram
Gram Panchayat Name
Terku Kalmedu

Location and Distance

Ottapidaram is the nearest town listed for Terku Kalmedu. Thoothukkudi is listed as the district headquarters at about 18 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Ottapidaram
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
28 km
District Headquarter
Thoothukkudi
Distance from District Headquarter
18 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Thoothukkudi
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
18 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Thoothukkudi
Distance within State/UT
18 km
Nearest Town
Ottapidaram
Distance from Nearest Town
c km
Total Geographical Area
1,394.66 hectares
Area
13.95 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,320 people in 350 households, with 670 male residents and 650 female residents. The average household size is 3.77, and SC share is 24.24% and ST share is 0% for Terku Kalmedu. Population density works out to about 94.65 people per sq km.

Total Households
350
Total Population
1,320
Male Population
670
Female Population
650
Sex Ratio
970.15
Average Household Size
3.77
SC Population
320
SC Male Population
159
SC Female Population
161
SC Population Share
24.24
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Terku Kalmedu list 2 government primary schools and 1 private 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
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School 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 Terku Kalmedu. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Veterinary Hospital Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors In Position Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Terku Kalmedu include 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
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Closed 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

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Terku Kalmedu 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
State Highway
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 Terku Kalmedu 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
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Public Library
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 Terku Kalmedu is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 16 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
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 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 Terku Kalmedu show that reported agricultural commodities include Chilli, Paddy and Black Gram, net sown area is 682.33 hectares and irrigated land is 130.33 hectares (19.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Chilli
Manufacturers Commodities First
Salt
Agricultural Commodities Second
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Third
Black Gram
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
208.54
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
503.79 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
682.33
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
552 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
130.33
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
130.33 hectares

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 Terku Kalmedu

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
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 50%
CRM 1 50%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Ltd 1 50%
Canara Bank 1 50%

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
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Ltd ATM 628105 Toothukudi Thoothukkudi Mappilaiurani (Ct) Tharuvaikulam No.4/109/1, Kadarkarai Salai, Toothukudi, Tamil Nadu, 628105
Canara Bank CRM 628105 Toothukudi Ottapidaram Tharuvaikulam Tharuvaikulam No.313/2, Kadarkarai Salai, Toothukudi, Tamil Nadu, 628105

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 Terku Kalmedu village located?

Terku Kalmedu is in Ottapidaram Taluk of Thoothukkudi district in Tamil Nadu, India.

Which district is Terku Kalmedu village in?

Terku Kalmedu village is in Thoothukkudi district.

Which state is Terku Kalmedu village in?

Terku Kalmedu village is in Tamil Nadu.

Which taluk is Terku Kalmedu under?

Terku Kalmedu comes under Ottapidaram Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Terku Kalmedu?

The Census village code of Terku Kalmedu is 642398.

Which Gram Panchayat is Terku Kalmedu under?

Terku Kalmedu is listed under Terku Kalmedu Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Ottapidaram.

What is the population of Terku Kalmedu village?

The village record lists 1,320 people and 350 households for Terku Kalmedu.

How many households are in Terku Kalmedu village?

The village record lists 350 households for Terku Kalmedu.

What is the male and female population of Terku Kalmedu?

The record lists 670 male residents and 650 female residents for Terku Kalmedu.

What is the sex ratio of Terku Kalmedu village?

The sex ratio of Terku Kalmedu is 970.15 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Terku Kalmedu village?

The reported geographical area of Terku Kalmedu is 1,394.66 hectares.

What is the population density of Terku Kalmedu village?

The approximate population density of Terku Kalmedu is 94.65 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Terku Kalmedu?

The nearest town listed for Terku Kalmedu is Ottapidaram, about c km away.

How far is Terku Kalmedu from the district headquarters?

Terku Kalmedu is about 18 km from Thoothukkudi, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Terku Kalmedu from the sub-district headquarters?

Terku Kalmedu is about 28 km from Ottapidaram, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Terku Kalmedu?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 private primary school for Terku Kalmedu.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Terku Kalmedu?

For Terku Kalmedu, reported agricultural commodities include Chilli, Paddy and Black Gram, net sown area is 682.33 hectares and irrigated land is 130.33 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Terku Kalmedu?

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Terku Kalmedu. These records include 2 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.