Korattur - Ulundurpettai, Kallakurichi

Korattur is a village situated in the Ulundurpettai taluka of Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 25 km from Ulundurpettai and around 30 km from Viluppuram. Korattur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Korattur is 633610. The village covers a total geographical area of 473.29 hectares and falls under the 606102 pincode. Ulunthurpettai is the nearest town.

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

Population of Korattur

As per Census 2011, Korattur village has a total population of 2,817 people, consisting of 1,430 males and 1,387 females. The village has 619 households and a sex ratio of 969 females per 1,000 males. There are 361 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,853 literate and 964 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,033 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Korattur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,8171,4301,387
Child Population (0–6 yrs)361197164
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,033527506
Literate Population1,8531,045808
Illiterate Population964385579

Nearby Villages of Korattur

Korattur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MadampattuEast1.80 km
SaravanapakkamNorth2.18 km
KoovagamWest2.25 km
ThaduthatkondurNorth-East2.42 km
IrundaiSouth-East2.80 km
AnaivariSouth-East2.95 km
AthipattuEast3.27 km
PeriyasevalaiNorth-West3.66 km
ThulangampattuWest3.78 km
ParikkalSouth3.86 km

Transport and Connectivity of Korattur

Korattur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kandambakkam, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Viluppuram to Korattur is about 30 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 Korattur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Korattur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Korattur

Where is Korattur located?

Korattur village is located in Ulundurpettai Taluka, Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Korattur?

Korattur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Korattur?

The pincode of Korattur is 606102.

What is the population of Korattur?

Korattur has a total population of 2,817, including 1,430 males and 1,387 females.

How many households are there in Korattur?

There are 619 households in Korattur.

What is the literacy rate in Korattur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Korattur is 65.78%. Male literacy is 73.08% and female literacy is 58.26%.