Kottangudi - Thirukkuvalai, Nagapattinam

Kottangudi is a village situated in the Thirukkuvalai taluka of Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thirukkuvalai and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Nagapattinam. Kothangudi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kottangudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kottangudi is 637785. The village covers a total geographical area of 258.45 hectares and falls under the 610203 pincode. Thiruthurai Poondi is the nearest town.

Kottangudi 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 Kottangudi

As per Census 2011, Kottangudi village has a total population of 1,239 people, consisting of 601 males and 638 females. The village has 328 households and a sex ratio of 1,061 females per 1,000 males. There are 128 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 854 literate and 385 illiterate residents. Additionally, 904 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kottangudi

Kottangudi 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 Kottangudi

Kottangudi 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 80.8 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Kottangudi

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

FAQs about Kottangudi