Kothavacheri - Kurinjipadi, Cuddalore

Kothavacheri is a village situated in the Kurinjipadi taluka of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurinjipadi and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. Kothavacherry serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kothavacheri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kothavacheri is 636736. The village covers a total geographical area of 509.39 hectares and falls under the 608601 pincode. Kurinjipadi is the nearest town.

Kothavacheri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kurinjipadi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Cuddalore Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kothavacheri

According to the 2011 Census, Kothavacheri village had a total population of 1,538 people, including 785 males and 753 females, living in 411 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.41%, with male literacy at 83.70% and female literacy at 64.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 586.

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

Nearby Villages of Kothavacheri

Kothavacheri 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 Kothavacheri

Kothavacheri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kurinjipadi, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Cuddalore to Kothavacheri is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kothavacheri

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

Health Facilities in Kothavacheri

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

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