# Methukummal, Kanniyakumari (Tamil Nadu) – Town Population

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Town · Kanniyakumari, Tamil Nadu 

# Methukummal

Methukummal is a town in Vilavancode sub-district of Kanniyakumari district, Tamil Nadu (census town). The 2011 Census counted **19,417 people** in 5,002 households. Literacy was 91.5%.

- 19,417people (2011)
- 5,002households
- 91.5%literacy
- 1,041females per 1,000 males

## Population of Methukummal

■ Methukummal · ■ Kanniyakumari urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****91.5%**

**92.0%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****1041**

**1022

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****1023**

**966

Working population ****35.6%**

**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 Methukummal

Of every 100 households in Methukummal in 2011, 96 had electricity, 94 a toilet at home and 25 cooked with LPG; 63 had a mobile phone, 14 a two-wheeler and 3 a car.

■ Methukummal · ■ Kanniyakumari urban average

Electricity for lighting ****96%**

**95%

Toilet within the home ****94%**

**88%

No toilet (open defecation) ****3%**

**6%

Tap water ****60%**

**63%

Drinking water within premises ****30%**

**40%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****25%**

**40%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****74%**

**57%

Use banking services ****72%**

**65%

Television ****93%**

**90%

Mobile phone ****63%**

**72%

Computer with internet ****2%**

**3%

Two-wheeler ****14%**

**24%

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

**5%

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

**3%

Own their home ****97%**

**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 Methukummal work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 4,977 (72%) · **■** Household industry 86 (1%) · **■** Farming 219 (3%) · **■** Marginal 1,640 (24%)

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

## Methukummal in numbers and road distances

- Density4,286 per km²
- Annual rainfall1,142 mm
- Temperature range24 °C to 34 °C

### Road distances

- Chennai (state capital)755 km by road
- Nagercoil (district HQ)30 km by road
- Nagercoil (city of 1 lakh+)30 km by road
- Thiruvananthapuram (city of 5 lakh+)55 km by road
- Kuzhithurai (railway station)6 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 Methukummal

### Civic services

- Pucca roads41 km
- DrainageOpen drains
- Flush toilets4,707
- Water storage500 kl
- Fire serviceIn town
- Electricity — homes4,785
- Electricity — industry12

### Hospitals

- ●Veterinary hospitals1 · 1 doctors

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools1 govt
- ●Senior secondary schools1 private

### Banks

- Nationalised banks1
- Co-operative banks1

**Main manufactured goods:** rubber and cashew nut.

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

## Hospitals, banks, ATMs and more in Methukummal

- Schools1 in Methukummal
- Pharmacies1 in Methukummal

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/).

## Know before you go: Methukummal

- 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) · Thiruvananthapuram32 km
- Madurai Airport (IXM) · Madurai199 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 06:03) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:27, 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 Methukummal?19,417 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Methukummal in?Kanniyakumari district, Tamil Nadu
- What plug type is used in Methukummal?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Methukummal?Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV), about 32 km in a straight line