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Village code 642529
Cherakulam Village, Srivaikuntam Taluk: Map, PIN Code and Population
Cherakulam is a village in Srivaikuntam Taluk, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Thoothukkudi district, Tamil Nadu. This page gives the village map, PIN code, population, village code, gram panchayat, public facilities, roads, water, power, land use and nearby village links in one place.
Data last reviewed: 28 April 2026. Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed.
Village Overview
Cherakulam is a village in Srivaikuntam Taluk, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Thoothukkudi district, Tamil Nadu. For Cherakulam, the population is 4,837, PIN code is 628622 and Census village code is 642529. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.
Source year
Census 2011 for population and village code, with public village directory data for facilities
Important note
Map and data are for general information. Verify legal and land records from official sources.
Google Map of Cherakulam Village
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Quick Facts
| Village code | 642529 |
|---|---|
| PIN code | 628622 |
| Population | 4,837 |
| Households | 1,285 |
| Area | 2,501.56 ha / 25.02 sq. km / 6,181 acres |
| Population density | 193 people per sq. km |
| Sex ratio | 1041 females per 1,000 males |
| Nearest town | Srivaikuntam (20 km) |
| Current state | Tamil Nadu |
| Census 2011 state | Tamil Nadu |
| Current district | Thoothukkudi |
| Census 2011 district | Thoothukkudi |
Postal and PIN Code Details
The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 628622. This helps users verify the postal area for Cherakulam, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.
| PIN code | 628622 |
|---|---|
| Post offices linked with this PIN | Cherakulam B.O, Thathankulam S.O, Kalvoy B.O, Ramanujampudur B.O, and Vallakulam B.O |
| Best matching post office | Cherakulam B.O (Branch office) |
| Delivery office records | 5 |
| Postal district | Tuticorin |
| Postal state | Tamil Nadu |
| Postal division | Tuticorin Division |
| Postal circle | Tamilnadu Circle |
| Source | India Post Postal Index Number code reference data |
Location and Administration
Cherakulam comes under Cherakulam , Ramanujampudur gram panchayat and Karungulam C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Srivaikuntam Taluk, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The taluk headquarters is Srivaikuntam at 20 km. The Census district headquarters, Thoothukkudi, is 52 km away.
| Current state | Tamil Nadu |
|---|---|
| Census 2011 state | Tamil Nadu |
| Current district | Thoothukkudi |
| Census 2011 district | Thoothukkudi |
| State code | 33 |
| District code | 627 |
| Taluk / Census sub-district code | 5867 |
| Gram panchayat code | 0030, 0044 |
| C.D. Block code | 0304 |
| Block panchayat code | 0304 |
Population Profile
The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Cherakulam village and its household count.
Total population
4,837 residents in 1,285 households
Male population
2,370
Female population
2,467
SC/ST population
Scheduled Castes: 314; Scheduled Tribes: 15
SC male/female split
Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported
ST male/female split
Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported
Schools and Education
This section shows school facilities reported in the public village directory. School counts follow Census village directory rules. A composite school may be counted under more than one level, such as primary, middle and secondary. If a school count is not reported, confirm the latest local school details before admission or travel.
Government pre-primary school
Available; count: 6
Private pre-primary school
Not available in village
Government primary school
Available; count: 8
Private primary school
Not available in village
Middle school
Available; government count: 2
Secondary school
Available; government count: 1
Senior secondary school
Available; government count: 1
Vocational / ITI training
Not available in village
Arts and science degree college
Not available in village
Health Facilities
Health facilities are Census-reported facilities such as CHC, PHC, sub-centre, dispensary, mobile health clinic, ASHA worker and medicine shop. They are not real-time service guarantees. Health records can change over time, so use this list as a starting point and confirm the latest service availability locally.
| Primary health sub-centre | 1 |
|---|---|
| ASHA worker | Available |
| Medicine shop | 1 |
Connectivity and Public Services
An all-weather road means the village approach was reported as usable in fair and foul weather. Pucca, kuchha, WBM and footpath are separate Census road categories. Mobile coverage means the village was treated as having access when mobile service was available to at least some residents under Census reporting practice. These details also show bus, railway, banking, post office and public service availability reported for the village.
| Public bus service | Available |
|---|---|
| Private bus service | Not available in village |
| Railway station | Not available in village |
| National highway | Available |
| State highway | Available |
| Major district road | Available |
| Black topped road | Available |
| All-weather road | Available |
| Post office | Not available in village |
| Village PIN code facility | Available |
| Mobile phone coverage | Available |
| CSC / internet cafe | Not available in village |
| ATM | Not available in village |
| Commercial bank | Available |
| Cooperative bank | Not available in village |
| Agricultural credit society | Not available in village |
| PDS shop | Available |
| Mandi / regular market | Not available in village |
| Weekly haat | Not available in village |
| Self-help group | Available |
| Anganwadi centre | Available |
| Assembly polling station | Available |
| Birth and death registration office | Available |
| Daily newspaper supply | Available |
| Sports field | Available |
| Public library | Not available in village |
| Public reading room | Available |
Water, Sanitation and Power
Drinking water sources are Census categories such as treated tap water, untreated tap water, covered or uncovered well, hand pump, tube well, spring, river, canal, tank, pond or lake. Power availability means electricity was reported as available for the stated use. It does not mean uninterrupted electricity or current connection status.
| Treated tap water | Available |
|---|---|
| Untreated tap water | Available |
| Hand pump | Available |
| Tube wells / boreholes | Available |
| Closed drainage | Available |
| Open drainage | Available |
| Total sanitation campaign coverage | Available |
| Domestic power supply | Available |
| Agriculture power supply | Available |
| Commercial power supply | Available |
| Summer domestic power | 15 hours per day |
| Winter domestic power | 15 hours per day |
Agriculture and Land Use
Land-use area is reported in hectares using Census village directory land-use categories such as net area sown, irrigated area, forest, fallow land and non-agricultural use. This is useful for general village research, farming context and local area study.
| Net area sown | 547.37 hectares |
|---|---|
| Irrigated area | 502.96 hectares |
| Unirrigated area | 44.41 hectares |
| Wells / tube wells irrigated area | 312.64 hectares |
| Tanks / lakes irrigated area | 190.32 hectares |
| Non-agricultural area | 475.59 hectares |
| Other fallow land | 9.76 hectares |
| Main crop | Paddy |
| Second crop | Banana |
| Third crop | Sugarcane |
Nearby Facility Clues
When a facility is not available inside the village, Census records may give the nearest place or distance range where the facility is available.
| Railway station | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away. |
|---|---|
| Post office | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away. |
| ATM | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is 0 km. |
| Mandi / regular market | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away. |
How to Reach Cherakulam
Srivaikuntam (20 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Srivaikuntam is the sub-district headquarters. Use the Google Map above to plan a route. Before travel, check the latest bus, railway and road options from local sources.
| Nearest major town | Srivaikuntam (20 km) |
|---|---|
| Taluk headquarters | Srivaikuntam (20 km) |
| Public bus service | Available |
| Railway station in village | Not available in village |
| All-weather road | Available |
Source-Year Notes
Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed. Facility meanings follow District Census Handbook village directory concepts. Local names such as Taluk, district and gram panchayat may differ from current government records.
For simple meanings of Census village directory terms, see the Census 2011 village directory definitions.
Official Records and Useful Links
Use these official links to verify current government information. Village Maps shows Census 2011 and public directory data for general reference.
- Tamil Nadu government website Official state/UT portal
- Patta Chitta land records Verify land records officially
- Census India Village code 642529
- India Post PIN code search 628622
Additional Facilities Reported
This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Cherakulam. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.
| Govt Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG | Available; 6 |
|---|---|
| Govt Primary School | Available; 8 |
| Govt Middle School | Available; 2 |
| Govt Secondary School | Available; 1 |
| Govt Senior Secondary School | Available; 1 |
| Government Non Formal Training Centre | Available; 1 |
| Primary Health Sub Centre | 1 |
| Primary Heallth Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength | 2 |
| Primary Heallth Sub Centre Para Medical Staff in Position | 1 |
| Maternity and Child Welfare Centre | 1 |
| Maternity and Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength | 1 |
| Maternity and Child Welfare Centre Doctors in Position | 1 |
| Maternity and Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength | 3 |
| Maternity and Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff in Position | 2 |
| Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient | 1 |
| Non Government Medical Facilities in and Out Patient | 1 |
| Non Government Medical Facilities Charitable | 1 |
| Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner with MBBS Degree | 1 |
| Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner with Other Degree | 1 |
| Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner with No Degree | 1 |
| Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop | 1 |
| Tap Water-Treated | Available |
| Tap Water Treated Functioning All Round the Year | Available |
| Tap Water Treated Functioning in Summer Months April September | Available |
| Tap Water Untreated | Available |
| Tap Water Untreated Functioning All Round the Year | Available |
| Tap Water Untreated Functioning in Summer Months April September | Available |
| Covered Well | Available |
| Covered Well Functioning All Round the Year | Available |
| Covered Well Functioning in Summer Months April September | Available |
| Uncovered Well | Available |
| Uncovered Well Functioning All Round the Year | Available |
| Uncovered Well Functioning in Summer Months April September | Available |
| Hand Pump | Available |
| Hand Pump Functioning All Round the Year | Available |
| Hand Pump Functioning in Summer Months April September | Available |
How to Use Survey Number and Map Details
Use the village code, district, taluk, gram panchayat, PIN code and nearest town details as reference points when searching government land records. For ownership, mutation, survey number, legal boundary and plot-level decisions, check the latest record with the revenue department or official land records portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cherakulam village located?
Cherakulam is located in Srivaikuntam Taluk, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Thoothukkudi.
Which Taluk is Cherakulam in?
Cherakulam is in Srivaikuntam Taluk. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.
Which district is Cherakulam in?
District: Thoothukkudi.
What is the village code of Cherakulam?
The Census village code of Cherakulam is 642529.
What is the PIN code of Cherakulam?
The PIN code reported for Cherakulam is 628622.
What is the population of Cherakulam?
Cherakulam has 4,837 residents in 1,285 households as per Census 2011.
Which gram panchayat is Cherakulam part of?
Cherakulam comes under Cherakulam , Ramanujampudur gram panchayat.
Which is the nearest town to Cherakulam?
The nearest statutory town to Cherakulam is Srivaikuntam (20 km).
Which crops are grown in Cherakulam?
The main crops reported for Cherakulam are Paddy, Banana, and Sugarcane.
What land-use details are available for Cherakulam?
Land-use details for Cherakulam include net area sown: 547.37 hectares, irrigated area: 502.96 hectares, and unirrigated area: 44.41 hectares.
Is there a government primary school in Cherakulam?
Government primary school status for Cherakulam is available in the village.
Is public bus service available in Cherakulam?
Public bus service is available in the village.
Is mobile phone coverage available in Cherakulam?
Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.
What is the total area of Cherakulam?
The total geographical area of Cherakulam is 2,501.56 hectares.
How many households are in Cherakulam?
Cherakulam has 1,285 households as per Census 2011.
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