Karugudi - Thirukkuvalai, Nagapattinam

Karugudi 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 35 km from the district headquarters in Nagapattinam. Valivalam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karugudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karugudi is 637772. The village covers a total geographical area of 137.83 hectares and falls under the 610207 pincode. Kilvelur is the nearest town.

Karugudi 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 Karugudi

According to the 2011 Census, Karugudi village had a total population of 641 people, including 318 males and 323 females, living in 179 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.33%, with male literacy at 80.43% and female literacy at 62.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 510.

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

Nearby Villages of Karugudi

Karugudi 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 Karugudi

Karugudi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kuthur, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Nagapattinam to Karugudi is about 35 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 Karugudi

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

Health Facilities in Karugudi

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

FAQs about Karugudi