Kizhaiyur - Tharangambadi, Mayiladuthurai

Kizhaiyur is a village situated in the Tharangambadi taluka of Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 20 km from Tharangambadi and around 60 km from Nagapattinam. Keelaiyur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kizhaiyur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kizhaiyur is 637564. The village covers a total geographical area of 607.46 hectares and falls under the 609304 pincode. Mayiladuthurai is the nearest town.

Kizhaiyur 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 Kizhaiyur

As per Census 2011, Kizhaiyur village has a total population of 4,600 people, consisting of 2,307 males and 2,293 females. The village has 1,202 households and a sex ratio of 993 females per 1,000 males. There are 441 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,654 literate and 946 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,045 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,6002,3072,293
Child Population (0–6 yrs)441223218
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,045532513
Literate Population3,6541,9281,726
Illiterate Population946379567

Nearby Villages of Kizhaiyur

Kizhaiyur 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)
KaruvazhakaraiWest1.90 km
MudikandanallurSouth-East2.39 km
KidarankondanEast2.73 km
SemangalamNorth-West2.74 km
MelaiyurWest2.75 km
SembanarkoilSouth2.91 km
SembathaniruppuNorth-East3.63 km
KalahasthinathapuramSouth-East3.65 km
AlaveliNorth-West3.68 km
KanjanagaramWest4.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kizhaiyur

Kizhaiyur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vithisvarankol, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Nagapattinam to Kizhaiyur is about 60 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 Kizhaiyur

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

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

Health Facilities in Kizhaiyur

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

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

FAQs about Kizhaiyur

Where is Kizhaiyur located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Kizhaiyur?

The Gram Panchayat of Kizhaiyur is Keelaiyur.

What is the pincode of Kizhaiyur?

The pincode of Kizhaiyur is 609304.

What is the population of Kizhaiyur?

Kizhaiyur has a total population of 4,600, including 2,307 males and 2,293 females.

How many households are there in Kizhaiyur?

There are 1,202 households in Kizhaiyur.

What is the literacy rate in Kizhaiyur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kizhaiyur is 79.43%. Male literacy is 83.57% and female literacy is 75.27%.