Katchanagaram - Thirukkuvalai, Nagapattinam

Katchanagaram is a village situated in the Thirukkuvalai taluka of Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thirukkuvalai and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Nagapattinam. Katchanagaram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katchanagaram is 637784. The village covers a total geographical area of 263.68 hectares and falls under the 610201 pincode. Thirudurai Poondi is the nearest town.

Katchanagaram 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 Katchanagaram

As per Census 2011, Katchanagaram village has a total population of 1,102 people, consisting of 548 males and 554 females. The village has 297 households and a sex ratio of 1,010 females per 1,000 males. There are 99 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 760 literate and 342 illiterate residents. Additionally, 660 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Katchanagaram

Katchanagaram 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 Katchanagaram

Katchanagaram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Adiyakkamangalam, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.0 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Katchanagaram

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

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