Veerakeralampudur


Veerakeralampudur is a taluk in Tenkasi district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Economy

Agriculture

Agriculture is the main occupation. Most of the people work in farm fields and rolling Beedi. The main crops are paddy, onion, tomato, brinjal, tamarind, green chili, red chili, coconut. It is also known for its vast paddy and coconut fields. Most of the last generation of residents were farmers; however, many are now employed in various parts of India and in foreign countries such as the United States, Singapore, Malaysia and the Persian Gulf.

Geography and Climate

It has an average elevation of 101 meters above mean sea level. The climate is dry and hot, with Southwest monsoon rains during October–December. Temperatures during summer reach a maximum of 40 and a minimum of 26.3 °C, though temperatures over 43 °C are not uncommon. Winter temperatures range between 29.6 and 18 °C. The average annual rainfall is about 85 cm.
The town is surrounded by two rivers Chittar River and Hanumanathi. Both Hanumanathi and Chittar River merges rightly exactly in this village thus forming the major tributary to Thamirabarani River.

Revenue Villages

The Revenue Villages which fall under Veerakeralampudur are:
VEERAKERALAMPUDUR-RURAL
ParameterTotalMaleFemalePercentageSex Ratio
Population6483321132721001019
Population 70432338112.181180
Scheduled Castes2021021003.5980
Scheduled Tribes00000
Literates43732538183575.67723
Illiterates2110673143724.332135
Workers35331831170254.5930
Main Workers34161737167952.69967
Main Cultivatorss5224358715.28200
Main Agricultural labourer77858819022.78756
Main Workers in household industries137367130640.1919493
Main Other Workers7436479621.75273
Marginal Workers11794231.8479
Marginal Cultivators10918.55111
Marginal Agricultural labourers87711674.36225
Marginal Workers in Household industries4133.423000
Marginal Other Workers1613313.68231
Non WorkersHouseholds29501380157045.51138
Households1675

Religion

Temples in Veerakeralampudur

Schools