Vathanakottai - Kulathur, Pudukkottai

Vathanakottai is a village situated in the Kulathur taluka of Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Keeranur and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Pudukkottai. Vathanakkottai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vathanakottai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vathanakottai is 639337. The village covers a total geographical area of 1355.05 hectares and falls under the 622203 pincode. Keeranur is the nearest town.

Vathanakottai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gandarvakottai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tiruchirappalli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Vathanakottai

According to the 2011 Census, Vathanakottai village had a total population of 2,460 people, including 1,228 males and 1,232 females, living in 569 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.29%, with male literacy at 71.67% and female literacy at 53.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 275.

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

Nearby Villages of Vathanakottai

Vathanakottai 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 Vathanakottai

Vathanakottai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kulathur, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Pudukkottai to Vathanakottai is about 28 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 Vathanakottai

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

Health Facilities in Vathanakottai

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

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