Kakkalani - Kilvelur, Nagapattinam

Kakkalani is a village situated in the Kilvelur taluka of Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kilvelur and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Nagapattinam. Kakkazhani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kakkalani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kakkalani is 637727. The village covers a total geographical area of 529.42 hectares and falls under the 611101 pincode. Kilvelur is the nearest town.

Kakkalani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kilvelur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nagapattinam Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kakkalani

According to the 2011 Census, Kakkalani village had a total population of 2,320 people, including 1,170 males and 1,150 females, living in 618 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.85%, with male literacy at 90.58% and female literacy at 79.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,034, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Kakkalani

Kakkalani 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 Kakkalani

Kakkalani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kuthur, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Nagapattinam to Kakkalani is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kakkalani

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

Health Facilities in Kakkalani

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

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