Ettugudi - Thirukkuvalai, Nagapattinam

Ettugudi is a village situated in the Thirukkuvalai taluka of Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thirukkuvalai and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Nagapattinam. Ettukudi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ettugudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ettugudi is 637780. The village covers a total geographical area of 455.91 hectares and falls under the 610204 pincode. Velankanni is the nearest town.

Ettugudi 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 Ettugudi

As per Census 2011, Ettugudi village has a total population of 1,573 people, consisting of 768 males and 805 females. The village has 400 households and a sex ratio of 1,048 females per 1,000 males. There are 162 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,146 literate and 427 illiterate residents. Additionally, 822 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ettugudi

Ettugudi 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 Ettugudi

Ettugudi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Velankanni, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Nagapattinam to Ettugudi is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ettugudi

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

Health Facilities in Ettugudi

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

FAQs about Ettugudi