Vallathirakottai - Alangudi, Pudukkottai

Vallathirakottai 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 10 km from the district headquarters in Pudukkottai. Vallathirakottai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vallathirakottai is 639629. The village covers a total geographical area of 371.51 hectares and falls under the 622303 pincode. Pudukkottai is the nearest town.

Vallathirakottai 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 Vallathirakottai

As per Census 2011, Vallathirakottai village has a total population of 2,094 people, consisting of 1,028 males and 1,066 females. The village has 460 households and a sex ratio of 1,036 females per 1,000 males. There are 226 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,610 literate and 484 illiterate residents. Additionally, 944 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0941,0281,066
Child Population (0–6 yrs)226101125
Scheduled Castes (SC)944470474
Literate Population1,610857753
Illiterate Population484171313

Nearby Villages of Vallathirakottai

Vallathirakottai 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KalangudiSouth0.69 km
VandakottaiWest1.19 km
KanniyapattiEast1.38 km
NambukuliSouth-East1.91 km
PuravasagudyNorth-West2.62 km
KathakurichiEast2.87 km
ManiambalamWest2.92 km
MirattunilaiSouth-West3.18 km
DakshinapuramNorth-East3.31 km
VijayaragunathapuramNorth-West3.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Vallathirakottai

Vallathirakottai 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 40.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Pudukkottai to Vallathirakottai is about 10 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 Vallathirakottai

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Vallathirakottai

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within <1 km

FAQs about Vallathirakottai

Where is Vallathirakottai located?

Vallathirakottai village is located in Alangudi Taluka, Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Vallathirakottai?

Vallathirakottai is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Vallathirakottai?

The pincode of Vallathirakottai is 622303.

What is the population of Vallathirakottai?

Vallathirakottai has a total population of 2,094, including 1,028 males and 1,066 females.

How many households are there in Vallathirakottai?

There are 460 households in Vallathirakottai.

What is the literacy rate in Vallathirakottai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vallathirakottai is 76.89%. Male literacy is 83.37% and female literacy is 70.64%.