Thekkumalai East - Thovala, Kanniyakumari
Thekkumalai East is a village situated in the Thovala taluka of Kanniyakumari district, Tamil Nadu. Thovalai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thekkumalai East village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Thekkumalai East is 643163. The village covers a total geographical area of 1187.78 hectares and falls under the 629302 pincode. Nagercoil is the nearest town.
Thekkumalai East village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kanniyakumari Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.
Nearby Villages of Thekkumalai East
Thekkumalai East 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Marangoor | West | 2.52 km |
| Thekkumalai West | North-West | 4.40 km |
| Azhagappapuram | South | 4.78 km |
| Levinjipuram | South-East | 5.08 km |
| Eraviputhoor | South-West | 5.82 km |
| Pazhavoor Part 1 | North-East | 5.83 km |
| Theroor | West | 6.43 km |
| Thovala | North-West | 6.93 km |
| Kanniyakumari | South | 8.59 km |
| Suchindrum | South-West | 8.80 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Thekkumalai East
Public transport in the Thekkumalai East is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tovalai, while the nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.5 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | Yes | Available within village |
Banking and Postal Services in Thekkumalai East
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Thekkumalai East village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Thekkumalai East
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Thekkumalai East village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Thekkumalai East
Where is Thekkumalai East located?
Thekkumalai East village is located in Thovala Taluka, Kanniyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Thekkumalai East?
The Gram Panchayat of Thekkumalai East is Thovalai.
What is the pincode of Thekkumalai East?
The pincode of Thekkumalai East is 629302.