# Perungulam, Thoothukkudi (Tamil Nadu) – Town Population

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Town · Thoothukkudi, Tamil Nadu 

# Perungulam

Perungulam is a town in Srivaikuntam sub-district of Thoothukkudi district, Tamil Nadu (town panchayat). The 2011 Census counted **7,203 people** in 1,766 households. Literacy was 91.7%.

- 7,203people (2011)
- 1,766households
- 91.7%literacy
- 15census wards

## Population of Perungulam

■ Perungulam · ■ Thoothukkudi urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****91.7%**

**90.2%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****1020**

**1017

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****928**

**970

Working population ****37.8%**

**37.7%

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 Perungulam

Of every 100 households in Perungulam in 2011, 89 had electricity, 38 a toilet at home and 19 cooked with LPG; 58 had a mobile phone, 27 a two-wheeler and 3 a car.

■ Perungulam · ■ Thoothukkudi urban average

Electricity for lighting ****89%**

**96%

Toilet within the home ****38%**

**73%

No toilet (open defecation) ****61%**

**21%

Tap water ****99%**

**87%

Drinking water within premises ****40%**

**52%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****19%**

**59%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****80%**

**29%

Use banking services ****78%**

**59%

Television ****90%**

**91%

Mobile phone ****58%**

**78%

Computer with internet ****1%**

**4%

Two-wheeler ****27%**

**34%

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

**5%

None of these assets ****5%**

**3%

Own their home ****88%**

**57%

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 Perungulam work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 1,669 (61%) · **■** Household industry 14 (1%) · **■** Farming 473 (17%) · **■** Marginal 570 (21%)

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 Perungulam changed?

From 6,452 in 2001 to 7,203 in 2011.

**2001

**2011

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

## Perungulam in numbers and road distances

- Density352 per km²
- Growth 2001–201111.6%
- Annual rainfall635 mm
- Temperature range24 °C to 35 °C

### Road distances

- Chennai (state capital)620 km by road
- Thoothukkudi (district HQ)28 km by road
- Thoothukkudi (city of 1 lakh+)28 km by road
- Madurai (city of 5 lakh+)185 km by road
- Srivaikuntam (railway station)15 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 Perungulam

### Civic services

- Pucca roads17 km
- DrainageOpen drains
- Flush toilets856
- Water storage400 kl
- Electricity — homes1,000
- Electricity — industry1

### Hospitals

- ●Alternative-medicine hospitals1 · 1 doctors
- ●Dispensaries1 · 1 beds · 2 doctors
- ●Veterinary hospitals1 · 1 doctors

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools1 govt · 5 private
- ●Senior secondary schools1 govt

### Banks

- Nationalised banks2
- Private banks1

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

## Perungulam ward list (2011)

Ward (2011) People Households 

[Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thoothukkudi/srivaikuntam/perungulam/ward-1/) 608 162 

[Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thoothukkudi/srivaikuntam/perungulam/ward-2/) 921 224 

[Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thoothukkudi/srivaikuntam/perungulam/ward-3/) 599 148 

[Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thoothukkudi/srivaikuntam/perungulam/ward-4/) 488 123 

[Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thoothukkudi/srivaikuntam/perungulam/ward-5/) 496 119 

[Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thoothukkudi/srivaikuntam/perungulam/ward-6/) 419 102 

[Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thoothukkudi/srivaikuntam/perungulam/ward-7/) 358 91 

[Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thoothukkudi/srivaikuntam/perungulam/ward-8/) 233 60 

[Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thoothukkudi/srivaikuntam/perungulam/ward-9/) 432 94 

[Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thoothukkudi/srivaikuntam/perungulam/ward-10/) 436 105 

[Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thoothukkudi/srivaikuntam/perungulam/ward-11/) 499 123 

[Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thoothukkudi/srivaikuntam/perungulam/ward-12/) 407 99 

[Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thoothukkudi/srivaikuntam/perungulam/ward-13/) 320 78 

[Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thoothukkudi/srivaikuntam/perungulam/ward-14/) 474 113 

[Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/thoothukkudi/srivaikuntam/perungulam/ward-15/) 513 125 

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: Perungulam

- 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

- Tuticorin Airport (TCR) · Vagaikulam9.7 km
- Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV) · Thiruvananthapuram120 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:59) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:24, sunset around 18:01).

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 Perungulam?7,203 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Perungulam in?Thoothukkudi district, Tamil Nadu
- What was the population of Perungulam in 2001?6,452
- How many wards does Perungulam have?15 census wards (2011)
- What plug type is used in Perungulam?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Perungulam?Tuticorin Airport (TCR), about 9.7 km in a straight line