Palakurichi - Kilvelur, Nagapattinam

Palakurichi is a village situated in the Kilvelur taluka of Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kilvelur and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Nagapattinam. Palakurchi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palakurichi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palakurichi is 637750. The village covers a total geographical area of 502.72 hectares and falls under the 611109 pincode. Velankanni is the nearest town.

Palakurichi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Palakurichi

As per Census 2011, Palakurichi village has a total population of 1,624 people, consisting of 837 males and 787 females. The village has 455 households and a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males. There are 163 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,190 literate and 434 illiterate residents. Additionally, 914 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Palakurichi

Palakurichi 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 Palakurichi

Palakurichi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Velankanni, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Nagapattinam to Palakurichi is about 20 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 Palakurichi

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

Health Facilities in Palakurichi

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

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