Singavanam - Manamelkudi, Pudukkottai

Singavanam is a village situated in the Manamelkudi taluka of Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manamelkudi and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Pudukkottai. Karakkottai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Singavanam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Singavanam is 639812. The village covers a total geographical area of 100.41 hectares and falls under the 614630 pincode. Aranthangi is the nearest town.

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

Population of Singavanam

According to the 2011 Census, Singavanam village had a total population of 349 people, including 169 males and 180 females, living in 92 households. The sex ratio was 1,065 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.81%, with male literacy at 92.81% and female literacy at 68.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 74.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population349169180
Child Population (0–6 yrs)271611
Scheduled Castes (SC)742945
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population257142115
Illiterate Population922765

Nearby Villages of Singavanam

Singavanam 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)
ThinayakudiNorth1.26 km
PettivayalSouth1.36 km
GopalapuramNorth-West1.49 km
MavalinganendalNorth1.75 km
BrahmanavayalWest2.02 km
SodalaivayalSouth-West2.29 km
TirunallivayalNorth2.31 km
TalikkottaiEast2.33 km
PillangudiSouth-East2.50 km
VinaithirthagopalapuramEast2.63 km

Transport and Connectivity of Singavanam

Singavanam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arantangi, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Pudukkottai to Singavanam is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Singavanam

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

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

Health Facilities in Singavanam

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

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

FAQs about Singavanam

Where is Singavanam located?

Singavanam village is located in Manamelkudi Taluka, Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Singavanam?

The Gram Panchayat of Singavanam is Karakkottai.

What is the pincode of Singavanam?

The pincode of Singavanam is 614630.

What is the population of Singavanam?

Singavanam had a total population of 349, including 169 males and 180 females.

How many households are there in Singavanam?

Singavanam had 92 households.

What is the literacy rate in Singavanam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Singavanam was 79.81%. Male literacy was 92.81% and female literacy was 68.05%.