Basic Details
Nettapakkam (நெட்டப்பாக்கம்) is a village and commune near the western border of the Puducherry UT, located in Bahour Taluk, Puducherry. It lies about 25 km west of Puducherry city and approximately 20 km east of Villupuram (TN). The PIN code is 605106, and it’s served by the Nettapakkam Sub Post Office.
Key Landmark
The Ramalingeshwarar Temple (Chola period), central to local festivals like Kandarsashti and the Shiva Car Festival.
Nettapakkam is historically significant as the first Puducherry flag-raising site in 1954 after liberation from French rule.
Settlements
As a commune, Nettapakkam includes multiple villages: Nettapakkam, Embalam, Eripakkam, Kariamanickam, Karikalampakkam, Korkadu, Maducarai, Nathamedu, Pandasozhanallur, and Sembiapalayam among others.
Streets & Amenities
Two main roads intersect: RC‑19 (Mangalam–Madukkarai) and RC‑21 (Frontier Road).
Local services: primary school, higher secondary school, government health centre, ATM branches (Indian Bank, ICICI), and mini health centres.
Public/private bus stops within the village; nearest railway halts at Valavanur.
Geography & Resources
The commune spans around 289 ha (2.89 km²) for the core village and broader areas.
Positioned near the Malattaru and Paravanar rivers, and lies on flat, fertile plains suitable for paddy and sugarcane agriculture.
Population & Lifestyle
From the 2011 Census data:
Population (village): ~6,331 (3,139 M / 3,192 F); Households: 1,549
Sex ratio: 1,017 F/1,000 M; Child population (0–6 yrs): 670 (balanced)
Literacy: ~78.3% (Male 86.4%, Female 70.2%)
SC population: ~15.3%
Workforce: ~2,441 workers (2,215 main; 226 marginal); cultivators ~197, agri-labour ~604
Transport
Road: Sits at junction of RC‑19/RC‑21, with frequent bus services to Puducherry, Villupuram, and Madukkarai.
Rail: No station in village; nearest is Valavanur Halt (~<5 km); Viluppuram Junction (~20 km) connects regional services.
✅ Summary
Nettapakkam is a culturally and historically significant border-town village in Puducherry, known for its Chola-era temple and freedom-era heritage. With a population of ~6,300, a high literacy rate (~78%), comprehensive amenities (schools, health centre, ATM), and strong agricultural roots, it functions as both an administrative and community hub.