Natham - Sirkali, Mayiladuthurai

Natham is a village situated in the Sirkali taluka of Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 13 km from Sirkali and around 61 km from Nagapattinam. Nattham serves as the Gram Panchayat for Natham village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Natham is 637427. The village covers a total geographical area of 360.91 hectares and falls under the 609118 pincode. Vaitheeswaran Kovil is the nearest town.

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

Population of Natham

According to the 2011 Census, Natham village had a total population of 2,176 people, including 1,059 males and 1,117 females, living in 547 households. The sex ratio was 1,055 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.07%, with male literacy at 88.53% and female literacy at 77.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 546, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Natham

Natham 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 Natham

Natham is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Anandtandavpur, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Nagapattinam to Natham is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Natham

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

Health Facilities in Natham

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

FAQs about Natham