Kaikurichi - Alangudi, Pudukkottai

Kaikurichi is a village situated in the Alangudi taluka of Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Alangudi and around 5 km from the district headquarters in Pudukkottai. Kaikurichi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaikurichi is 639623. The village covers a total geographical area of 436.73 hectares and falls under the 622303 pincode. Pudukkottai is the nearest town.

Kaikurichi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Alangudi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sivaganga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kaikurichi

According to the 2011 Census, Kaikurichi village had a total population of 2,393 people, including 1,157 males and 1,236 females, living in 485 households. The sex ratio was 1,068 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.22%, with male literacy at 86.53% and female literacy at 74.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 781.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaikurichi

Kaikurichi 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 Kaikurichi

Kaikurichi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pudukkottai, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Pudukkottai to Kaikurichi is about 5 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaikurichi

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

Health Facilities in Kaikurichi

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

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