Valivalam - Thirukkuvalai, Nagapattinam

Valivalam is a village situated in the Thirukkuvalai taluka of Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thirukkuvalai and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Nagapattinam. Valivalam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Valivalam is 637767. The village covers a total geographical area of 329.42 hectares and falls under the 610207 pincode. Kilvelur is the nearest town.

Valivalam 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 Valivalam

As per Census 2011, Valivalam village has a total population of 1,935 people, consisting of 934 males and 1,001 females. The village has 497 households and a sex ratio of 1,071 females per 1,000 males. There are 147 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,610 literate and 325 illiterate residents. Additionally, 556 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Valivalam

Valivalam 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 Valivalam

Valivalam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kuthur, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.2 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Valivalam

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

FAQs about Valivalam