Settivayal - Alangudi, Pudukkottai
Settivayal 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 serves as the Gram Panchayat for Settivayal village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Settivayal is 639625. The village covers a total geographical area of 19.56 hectares and falls under the 622501 pincode. Pudukkottai is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.
Settivayal 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.
Nearby Villages of Settivayal
Settivayal 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Vijayaragunathapuram | North-East | 1.05 km |
| Kaikurichi | North | 1.50 km |
| Puravasagudy | East | 1.66 km |
| Maniambalam | South-East | 1.67 km |
| Thirumalaraya Samudram | North-West | 2.90 km |
| Vandakottai | South-East | 2.94 km |
| Perungudi | South-West | 3.74 km |
| Thirukkattalai | North | 3.92 km |
| Vallathirakottai | South-East | 4.00 km |
| Valayampatti | West | 4.18 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Settivayal
Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Settivayal. The nearest railway station is Pudukkottai, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.4 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 2-5 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pudukkottai to Settivayal is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Settivayal
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Settivayal village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Settivayal
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Settivayal village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Settivayal
Where is Settivayal located?
Settivayal village is located in Alangudi Taluka, Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Settivayal?
The Gram Panchayat of Settivayal is Kaikurichi.
What is the pincode of Settivayal?
The pincode of Settivayal is 622501.