Kurukkathi - Kilvelur, Nagapattinam

Kurukkathi is a village situated in the Kilvelur taluka of Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kilvelur and around 17 km from the district headquarters in Nagapattinam. Kurukkaathi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurukkathi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurukkathi is 637720. The village covers a total geographical area of 194.78 hectares and falls under the 611105 pincode. Kilvelur is the nearest town.

Kurukkathi 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 Kurukkathi

According to the 2011 Census, Kurukkathi village had a total population of 1,627 people, including 751 males and 876 females, living in 440 households. The sex ratio was 1,166 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.70%, with male literacy at 93.12% and female literacy at 83.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 493, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurukkathi

Kurukkathi 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 Kurukkathi

Kurukkathi 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 83.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Nagapattinam to Kurukkathi is about 17 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 Kurukkathi

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

Health Facilities in Kurukkathi

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

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