Chettikulam - Thirumangalam, Madurai

Chettikulam is a village situated in the Thirumangalam taluka of Madurai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thirumangalam and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Madurai. Karadigal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chettikulam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chettikulam is 640937. The village covers a total geographical area of 212.39 hectares and falls under the 625706 pincode. Thirumangalam is the nearest town.

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

Population of Chettikulam

According to the 2011 Census, Chettikulam village had a total population of 538 people, including 285 males and 253 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 888 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.08%, with male literacy at 91.90% and female literacy at 73.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 85.

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

Nearby Villages of Chettikulam

Chettikulam 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 Chettikulam

Chettikulam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tirumangalam, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Madurai to Chettikulam is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chettikulam

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

Health Facilities in Chettikulam

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

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