Keelakarai - Kattumannarkoil, Cuddalore

Keelakarai is a village situated in the Kattumannarkoil taluka of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kattumannarkoil and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. Kumaratchi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keelakarai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keelakarai is 636982. The village covers a total geographical area of 267.17 hectares and falls under the 608302 pincode. Lalpettai is the nearest town.

Keelakarai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kattumannarkoil Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chidambaram Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Keelakarai

According to the 2011 Census, Keelakarai village had a total population of 1,585 people, including 814 males and 771 females, living in 371 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.72%, with male literacy at 80.77% and female literacy at 64.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Keelakarai

Keelakarai is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Keelakarai

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Keelakarai. The nearest railway station is Vallampadugai, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Cuddalore to Keelakarai is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Keelakarai

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Keelakarai village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Keelakarai

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Keelakarai village are given below:

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