Kulichar - Mayiladuthurai

Kulichar is a village situated in the Mayiladuthurai taluka of Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 5 km from Mayiladuthurai and around 55 km from Nagapattinam. Kulichar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kulichar is 637496. The village covers a total geographical area of 385.35 hectares and falls under the 609314 pincode. Mayiladuthurai is the nearest town.

Kulichar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mayiladuthurai Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kulichar

As per Census 2011, Kulichar village has a total population of 1,729 people, consisting of 869 males and 860 females. The village has 418 households and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males. There are 191 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,110 literate and 619 illiterate residents. Additionally, 869 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,729869860
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1919596
Scheduled Castes (SC)869439430
Literate Population1,110616494
Illiterate Population619253366

Nearby Villages of Kulichar

Kulichar 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)
IlaiyalurSouth-East1.26 km
MannampandalNorth-West1.99 km
AnnavasalSouth2.04 km
ArupathyNorth-East2.06 km
SerudiyurWest2.58 km
ParasalurEast3.05 km
KodangudiSouth-West3.28 km
ManakkudiNorth-West3.69 km
AgaradhanurSouth3.76 km
KanjanagaramNorth3.76 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kulichar

Kulichar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nidur, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Nagapattinam to Kulichar is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kulichar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kulichar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kulichar

Where is Kulichar located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Kulichar?

Kulichar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kulichar?

The pincode of Kulichar is 609314.

What is the population of Kulichar?

Kulichar has a total population of 1,729, including 869 males and 860 females.

How many households are there in Kulichar?

There are 418 households in Kulichar.

What is the literacy rate in Kulichar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kulichar is 64.20%. Male literacy is 70.89% and female literacy is 57.44%.