Indian Village Directory

Poolam Village

Poolam is an inhabited village in Nanguneri Taluk of Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu. Its Census village code is 642998, the Census 2011 record lists 2,758 people in 685 households and the reported area is 1,576.96 hectares. The local references include Poolam Gram Panchayat, Nanguneri CD Block and the nearest town reference is Moolakaraipatti.

In short:

Poolam is a village in Nanguneri Taluk, Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu, India. The available record shows Census village code 642998 and 2,758 people in 685 households.

Village Code642998
Population2,758
Households685
Area1,576.96 hectares
Nearest TownMoolakaraipatti

Detailed village profile

Poolam at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,758 people, 1,576.96 hectares of reported area and Moolakaraipatti as the nearest town reference for Poolam, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Tamil Nadu
District Tirunelveli
Taluk Nanguneri
CD Block Nanguneri
Gram Panchayat Poolam
  • Poolam falls under Nanguneri Taluk in Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu.
  • The Census village code is 642998.
  • The record lists 2,758 people living in 685 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,576.96 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Moolakaraipatti.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Poolam
Census Village Code
642998
State
Tamil Nadu
State Census Code
33
District
Tirunelveli
District Census Code
628
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Nanguneri
Sub-district Census Code
05879
CD Block
Nanguneri
Gram Panchayat
Poolam
Households
685
Population
2,758
Male Population
1,379
Female Population
1,379
Sex Ratio
1,000
Area
1,576.96 hectares
Area
15.77 sq km
Nearest Town
Moolakaraipatti
Nearest Town Distance
b km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
627152
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 174.89 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.03 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 30.06% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% 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 Poolam in the official administrative record. Census village code 642998, Poolam Gram Panchayat and Nanguneri CD Block.

State Census Code
33
District Census Code
628
Sub-district Census Code
05879
Village Census Code
642998
CD Block Code
0324
Gram Panchayat Code
0235
CD Block Name
Nanguneri
Gram Panchayat Name
Poolam

Location and Distance

Moolakaraipatti is the nearest town listed for Poolam. Tirunelveli is listed as the district headquarters at about 23 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Nanguneri
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Tirunelveli
Distance from District Headquarter
23 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Nanguneri
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Nanguneri
Distance within State/UT
10 km
Nearest Town
Moolakaraipatti
Distance from Nearest Town
b km
Total Geographical Area
1,576.96 hectares
Area
15.77 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,758 people in 685 households, with 1,379 male residents and 1,379 female residents. The average household size is 4.03, and SC share is 30.06% and ST share is 0% for Poolam. Population density works out to about 174.89 people per sq km.

Total Households
685
Total Population
2,758
Male Population
1,379
Female Population
1,379
Sex Ratio
1,000
Average Household Size
4.03
SC Population
829
SC Male Population
419
SC Female Population
410
SC Population Share
30.06
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Poolam list 1 government primary school and 3 private primary schools. 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
1
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
3
Government Non Formal Training Centre
Available
Government Non Formal Training Centre Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Poolam 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
Closed Drainage
Available
Open Drainage
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
272.13 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
160.27 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Poolam include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post And Telegraph Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Courier Facility
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
National Highway
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 Poolam 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
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Poolam is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 18 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
18 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

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Poolam show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Banana and Cotton, net sown area is 359.97 hectares and irrigated land is 359.84 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Banana
Agricultural Commodities Third
Cotton
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
423.38
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
160.55 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
2.33 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
304.29 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
54.31 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
359.97
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
0.13 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
359.84
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
199.57 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

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Poolam

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.

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 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of Baroda 1 50%
City Union Bank Limited 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
Bank of Baroda ATM 627152 Tirunelvali Nanguneri Nanguneri (Tp) Moondradaippu, Nanguneri Taluk 35/55, Main Road, Tirunelvali, Tamil Nadu, 627152
City Union Bank Limited ATM 627152 Tirunelvali Tirunelveli Tirunelveli (M Corp.) Melathediyoor (Post) Palayamkottai Taluk, Tirunelveli District Psn College of Engineering and Technology, Tirunelvali…

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 Poolam village located?

Poolam is in Nanguneri Taluk of Tirunelveli district in Tamil Nadu, India.

Which district is Poolam village in?

Poolam village is in Tirunelveli district.

Which state is Poolam village in?

Poolam village is in Tamil Nadu.

Which taluk is Poolam under?

Poolam comes under Nanguneri Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Poolam?

The Census village code of Poolam is 642998.

Which Gram Panchayat is Poolam under?

Poolam is listed under Poolam Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Nanguneri.

What is the population of Poolam village?

The village record lists 2,758 people and 685 households for Poolam.

How many households are in Poolam village?

The village record lists 685 households for Poolam.

What is the male and female population of Poolam?

The record lists 1,379 male residents and 1,379 female residents for Poolam.

What is the sex ratio of Poolam village?

The sex ratio of Poolam is 1,000 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Poolam village?

The reported geographical area of Poolam is 1,576.96 hectares.

What is the population density of Poolam village?

The approximate population density of Poolam is 174.89 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Poolam?

The nearest town listed for Poolam is Moolakaraipatti, about b km away.

How far is Poolam from the district headquarters?

Poolam is about 23 km from Tirunelveli, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Poolam from the sub-district headquarters?

Poolam is about 10 km from Nanguneri, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Poolam?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 3 private primary schools for Poolam.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Poolam?

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Poolam. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Poolam.

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.