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

According to the 2011 Census, Kizhaiyur village had a total population of 4,600 people, including 2,307 males and 2,293 females, living in 1,202 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.86%, with male literacy at 92.51% and female literacy at 83.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,045.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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