# Reethapuram, Kanniyakumari (Tamil Nadu) – Town Population

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Town · Kanniyakumari, Tamil Nadu 

# Reethapuram

Reethapuram is a town in Kalkulam sub-district of Kanniyakumari district, Tamil Nadu (town panchayat). The 2011 Census counted **21,177 people** in 5,210 households. Literacy was 92.1%.

- 21,177people (2011)
- 5,210households
- 92.1%literacy
- 15census wards

## Population of Reethapuram

■ Reethapuram · ■ Kanniyakumari urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****92.1%**

**92.0%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****1003**

**1022

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****950**

**966

Working population ****33.4%**

**36.0%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Homes and amenities in Reethapuram

Of every 100 households in Reethapuram in 2011, 94 had electricity, 93 a toilet at home and 35 cooked with LPG; 76 had a mobile phone, 16 a two-wheeler and 3 a car.

■ Reethapuram · ■ Kanniyakumari urban average

Electricity for lighting ****94%**

**95%

Toilet within the home ****93%**

**88%

No toilet (open defecation) ****4%**

**6%

Tap water ****73%**

**63%

Drinking water within premises ****32%**

**40%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****35%**

**40%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****63%**

**57%

Use banking services ****65%**

**65%

Television ****94%**

**90%

Mobile phone ****76%**

**72%

Computer with internet ****2%**

**3%

Two-wheeler ****16%**

**24%

Car / jeep / van ****3%**

**5%

None of these assets ****2%**

**3%

Own their home ****94%**

**85%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Houselisting and Housing Census – households by amenities and assets (HH-14)](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## What people in Reethapuram work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 5,508 (78%) · **■** Household industry 74 (1%) · **■** Farming 165 (2%) · **■** Marginal 1,335 (19%)

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## How has the population of Reethapuram changed?

From 11,887 in 2001 to 21,177 in 2011.

**2001

**2011

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Reethapuram in numbers and road distances

- Density6,340 per km²
- Growth 2001–201178.2%
- Annual rainfall1,142 mm
- Temperature range24 °C to 34 °C

### Road distances

- Chennai (state capital)768 km by road
- Nagercoil (district HQ)18 km by road
- Nagercoil (city of 1 lakh+)18 km by road
- Thiruvananthapuram (city of 5 lakh+)52 km by road
- Eraniel (railway station)10 km by road

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Services and economy in Reethapuram

### Civic services

- Pucca roads54 km
- DrainageOpen drains
- Flush toilets5,210
- Water storage3,500 kl
- Electricity — homes5,210
- Electricity — industry12

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools4 govt · 3 private
- ●Senior secondary schools3 private

### Banks

- Nationalised banks2
- Private banks1

**Main manufactured goods:** ice bar, rope and broom.

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Hospitals, banks, ATMs and more in Reethapuram

- Hospitals1 in Reethapuram
- Banks12 in Reethapuram
- ATMs1 in Reethapuram
- Petrol pumps3 in Reethapuram
- Hotels1 in Reethapuram
- Schools2 in Reethapuram
- Pharmacies2 in Reethapuram

Source: [Overture Maps Foundation places, release 2026-10-21.0 (CDLA-Permissive-2.0, Apache-2.0 or CC0 by source)](https://docs.overturemaps.org/attribution/).

## Reethapuram ward list (2011)

Ward (2011) People Households 

[Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/reethapuram/ward-1/) 2,771 585 

[Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/reethapuram/ward-2/) 2,542 611 

[Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/reethapuram/ward-3/) 963 256 

[Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/reethapuram/ward-4/) 1,314 328 

[Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/reethapuram/ward-5/) 1,254 309 

[Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/reethapuram/ward-6/) 1,143 307 

[Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/reethapuram/ward-7/) 1,362 328 

[Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/reethapuram/ward-8/) 1,733 415 

[Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/reethapuram/ward-9/) 1,404 362 

[Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/reethapuram/ward-10/) 1,275 325 

[Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/reethapuram/ward-11/) 1,121 299 

[Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/reethapuram/ward-12/) 1,004 262 

[Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/reethapuram/ward-13/) 840 202 

[Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/reethapuram/ward-14/) 992 273 

[Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kanniyakumari/kalkulam/reethapuram/ward-15/) 1,459 348 

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

Census wards of 2011; municipal ward boundaries may have changed since.

## Know before you go: Reethapuram

- Time zoneUTC+5:30, no daylight saving · Asia/Kolkata
- CurrencyRupee (INR)
- Country calling code+91
- LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil
- Plug typesType C, D · 230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV) · Thiruvananthapuram49 km
- Madurai Airport (IXM) · Madurai206 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 06:03) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:26, sunset around 18:05).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Quick answers

- What is the population of Reethapuram?21,177 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Reethapuram in?Kanniyakumari district, Tamil Nadu
- What was the population of Reethapuram in 2001?11,887
- How many wards does Reethapuram have?15 census wards (2011)
- What plug type is used in Reethapuram?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Reethapuram?Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV), about 49 km in a straight line