Thekkumalai West - Thovala, Kanniyakumari
Thekkumalai West is a village situated in the Thovala taluka of Kanniyakumari district, Tamil Nadu. Thovalai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thekkumalai West village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Thekkumalai West is 643162. The village covers a total geographical area of 906.51 hectares and falls under the 629302 pincode.
Thekkumalai West 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 West
Thekkumalai West 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Thovala | North-West | 2.53 km |
| Marangoor | South | 3.88 km |
| Thekkumalai East | South-East | 4.40 km |
| Chenbagaramanputhur (part) | North-West | 4.69 km |
| Theroor | South-West | 4.95 km |
| Eraviputhoor | South-West | 6.66 km |
| Thirupathisaram | West | 6.75 km |
| Pazhavoor Part 1 | East | 7.02 km |
| Thadagamalai R.f. | North-West | 8.59 km |
| Ananthapuram | North-West | 8.73 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Thekkumalai West
Public transport in the Thekkumalai West 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 53.7 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 West
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Thekkumalai West 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 West
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 West 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 West
Where is Thekkumalai West located?
Thekkumalai West village is located in Thovala Taluka, Kanniyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Thekkumalai West?
The Gram Panchayat of Thekkumalai West is Thovalai.
What is the pincode of Thekkumalai West?
The pincode of Thekkumalai West is 629302.