🏡 Basic Details
Meenambur is a village and the seat of its own Gram Panchayat, part of Gingee Block, Viluppuram District.
- Village/Panchayat Name: Meenambur (மீனாம்பூர்)
- Associated Village: Minamur (village code 632452)
- PIN Code: 604205 (Minambur Sub Office), serving this area
- Taluk: Gingee (headquarters ~3 km away)
- District HQ: Viluppuram (~34 km)
👥 Population & Households (2011 Census)
According to villageinfo.org and related sources for Minamur:
- Total Population: ~1,741 (883 males / 858 females) — Sex Ratio: ~971 F per 1,000 M
- Households: ~360
- Children (0–6 yrs): 146 (~8.4%), with near-parity (72 M / 74 F)
📚 Literacy & Education
- Overall Literacy Rate: ~65.8%
- Male literacy: ~69.3%, Female literacy: ~62.2% – modest but solid for the region
- Local Schools:
- Al‑Hilal Nursery & Primary School (private, Grades 1–5)
- Panchayat Union Primary School (Girls) – Urdu medium
- Panchayat Union Middle School (Boys) – Urdu medium, Grades 1–8
🧑⚙️ Workforce & Main Livelihoods
Although detailed occupation stats are not published, the village’s demographic profile suggests a primarily agrarian economy, likely with a mix of main and seasonal workers. This aligns with similar communities in the Gingee region.
🌍 Geography & Connectivity
- Proximity to Key Town:
- Gingee is very close (~3 km), making it the primary hub for services, markets, and administration
- Transport: Public and private buses serve Meenambur; rail access is via nearby towns (e.g. Viluppuram Junction)
- Nearby Facilities:
- Healthcare: Available in Gingee, Anandhapuram, Gangavaram, Nallanpillaipetral, Ottampattu, and Sathiamangalam
- Bank & Library Access: Not documented online at village level
✅ Summary
Meenambur (Minamur) is a community-rooted village of approximately 1,740 people, governed by its own Gram Panchayat and closely connected to Gingee town (~3 km). With ~360 households, solid village-level Urdu-medium schooling, and a notably balanced gender ratio, it reflects a vibrant rural identity. Literacy sits at ~66%, with female literacy making steady gains. Meenambur relies on agriculture and nearby hubs for broader economic and civic needs.
