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

As per Census 2011, Thathangudi village has a total population of 2,199 people, consisting of 1,091 males and 1,108 females. The village has 548 households and a sex ratio of 1,015 females per 1,000 males. There are 193 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,758 literate and 441 illiterate residents. Additionally, 407 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1991,0911,108
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19311083
Scheduled Castes (SC)407222185
Literate Population1,758911847
Illiterate Population441180261

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KazhanivasalSouth-West1.39 km
EdakkudiEast1.62 km
PeruncheriNorth1.68 km
KeeranurSouth2.30 km
AgaravallamNorth-East2.51 km
PandaravadaiNorth-West2.55 km
KuthanurSouth-East2.87 km
ManganallurWest3.09 km
KilianurNorth-East3.14 km
PeramburEast3.27 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within <1 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Thathangudi

Where is Thathangudi located?

Thathangudi village is located in Kuthalam Taluka, Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Thathangudi?

Thathangudi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Thathangudi?

The pincode of Thathangudi is 609404.

What is the population of Thathangudi?

Thathangudi has a total population of 2,199, including 1,091 males and 1,108 females.

How many households are there in Thathangudi?

There are 548 households in Thathangudi.

What is the literacy rate in Thathangudi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thathangudi is 79.95%. Male literacy is 83.50% and female literacy is 76.44%.