Adukkam (அடுக்கம்) is a gram‑panchayat village in Tirukkoyilur Taluka, Viluppuram District, Tamil Nadu, under the Kandachipuram Block Panchayat. Located approximately 30 km east of Viluppuram, its postal code is 605701, managed via the Kandachipuram branch.
Area & Governance
- Area: ~175.6 hectares (1.76 km²)
- The village is divided into multiple wards—including Adukkam RF (Reserve Forest settlement)—under one administrative Gram Panchayat overseen by an elected Sarpanch.
Population & Demographics
According to the 2011 Census:
- Total population: 1,602 (795 M / 807 F) within 385 households
- Sex ratio: 1,015 females per 1,000 males—above Tamil Nadu average (~996)
- Child population (0–6 yrs): 198 (12% of total)—child sex ratio ~850
Literacy & Education
- Overall literacy: ~62.1% (Male 70.6%; Female 53.9%), notably below the district (~63.5%) and state (~80%) averages
- Primary education available within the village; middle/high school likely accessible in nearby Tirukkoyilur or Kandachipuram
Transport & Connectivity
- Bus: Both public and private services are available within the village
- Rail: No local station (nearest likely >10 km away); rail access via Valavanur/Serndanur or Viluppuram Junction (~30 km)
- Road: Accessible via local roads connecting Adukkam to Tirukkoyilur and Villupuram
✅ Summary
Adukkam is a small agrarian gram panchayat village with around 1,600 residents in Tirukkoyilur Taluka. Its demographic strengths include a higher-than-average female sex ratio, though literacy remains below district/state levels. The village’s economy depends heavily on agriculture, with seasonal employment widespread. Basic civic services exist, but further inclusion of local schools, shops, and infrastructure would enrich the community profile.
