# Nerkunram, Thiruvallur (Tamil Nadu) – Town Population

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Town · Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu 

# Nerkunram

Nerkunram is a town in Ambattur sub-district of Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu (census town). The 2011 Census counted **59,790 people** in 15,239 households. Literacy was 87.4%.

- 59,790people (2011)
- 15,239households
- 87.4%literacy
- 957females per 1,000 males

## Population of Nerkunram

■ Nerkunram · ■ Thiruvallur urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****87.4%**

**89.3%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****957**

**981

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****952**

**946

Working population ****38.4%**

**38.3%

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 Nerkunram

Of every 100 households in Nerkunram in 2011, 99 had electricity, 99 a toilet at home and 76 cooked with LPG; 87 had a mobile phone, 49 a two-wheeler and 6 a car.

■ Nerkunram · ■ Thiruvallur urban average

Electricity for lighting ****99%**

**98%

Toilet within the home ****99%**

**89%

No toilet (open defecation) ****1%**

**9%

Tap water ****44%**

**54%

Drinking water within premises ****8%**

**44%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****76%**

**79%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****4%**

**7%

Use banking services ****60%**

**65%

Television ****95%**

**92%

Mobile phone ****87%**

**83%

Computer with internet ****6%**

**11%

Two-wheeler ****49%**

**45%

Car / jeep / van ****6%**

**8%

None of these assets ****1%**

**2%

Own their home ****40%**

**56%

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 Nerkunram work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 19,878 (86%) · **■** Household industry 249 (1%) · **■** Farming 384 (2%) · **■** Marginal 2,474 (11%)

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 Nerkunram changed?

From 3,325 in 1961 to 59,790 in 2011.

**1961

**1971

**1981

**1991

**2001

**2011

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

## Nerkunram in numbers and road distances

- Density22,648 per km²
- Growth 2001–201150.1%
- Annual rainfall1,062 mm
- Temperature range21 °C to 38 °C

### Road distances

- Chennai (state capital)13 km by road
- Thiruvallur (district HQ)35 km by road
- Ambattur (city of 1 lakh+)5 km by road
- Chennai (city of 5 lakh+)13 km by road
- Ambattur (railway station)5 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 Nerkunram

### Civic services

- Pucca roads16 km
- DrainageNo drainage
- Flush toilets15,103
- Water storage580 kl
- Electricity — homes6,932
- Electricity — industry20

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools2 govt · 12 private
- ●Senior secondary schools2 private

### Banks

- Nationalised banks2
- Private banks1
- Co-operative banks1

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

## Hospitals, banks, ATMs and more in Nerkunram

- Hospitals82 in Nerkunram
- Banks276 in Nerkunram
- ATMs87 in Nerkunram
- Petrol pumps16 in Nerkunram
- Hotels107 in Nerkunram
- Shopping malls14 in Nerkunram
- Schools52 in Nerkunram
- Colleges and universities34 in Nerkunram
- Cinemas12 in Nerkunram
- Pharmacies54 in Nerkunram
- Restaurants215 in Nerkunram
- Police stations2 in Nerkunram
- Dental clinics70 in Nerkunram

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: Nerkunram

- 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

- Chennai International Airport (MAA) · Chennai9.1 km
- Tirupati International Airport (TIR) · Tirupati96 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.9 hours, sunrise around 05:42) and shortest in Dec (about 11.4 hours, sunrise around 06:23, sunset around 17:45).

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 Nerkunram?59,790 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Nerkunram in?Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu
- What was the population of Nerkunram in 1961?3,325
- What plug type is used in Nerkunram?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Nerkunram?Chennai International Airport (MAA), about 9.1 km in a straight line