Thathangudi - Kuthalam, Mayiladuthurai

Thathangudi is a village situated in the Kuthalam taluka of Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 20 km from Kuthalam and around 65 km from Nagapattinam. Thathangudi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thathangudi is 637530. The village covers a total geographical area of 328.69 hectares and falls under the 609404 pincode. Mayiladuthurai is the nearest town.

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

Population of Thathangudi

According to the 2011 Census, Thathangudi village had a total population of 2,199 people, including 1,091 males and 1,108 females, living in 548 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.64%, with male literacy at 92.86% and female literacy at 82.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 407.

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

Nearby Villages of Thathangudi

Thathangudi 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 Thathangudi

Thathangudi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Manganallur, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Nagapattinam to Thathangudi is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thathangudi

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

Health Facilities in Thathangudi

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

FAQs about Thathangudi