Kaikulanvayal - Thirumayam, Pudukkottai

Kaikulanvayal is a village situated in the Thirumayam taluka of Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thirumayam and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Pudukkottai. Kaikkulanvayal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaikulanvayal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaikulanvayal is 639519. The village covers a total geographical area of 128.88 hectares and falls under the 622202 pincode. Arimalam is the nearest town.

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

Population of Kaikulanvayal

As per Census 2011, Kaikulanvayal village has a total population of 1,620 people, consisting of 825 males and 795 females. The village has 390 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 176 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,211 literate and 409 illiterate residents. Additionally, 43 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,620825795
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1768987
Scheduled Castes (SC)432518
Literate Population1,211689522
Illiterate Population409136273

Nearby Villages of Kaikulanvayal

Kaikulanvayal 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)
AgavayalSouth-East0.88 km
ThalayattivayalNorth-West1.55 km
AllanvayalSouth-East1.73 km
PiliavayalSouth-West2.10 km
KaramangalamNorth-East2.15 km
VelavayalSouth-East2.48 km
AnikiniSouth2.52 km
ChittampattiSouth-East2.75 km
Nallambal SamudramWest3.35 km
VellipattiSouth-West3.48 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kaikulanvayal

Kaikulanvayal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Arantangi, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Pudukkottai to Kaikulanvayal is about 30 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 Kaikulanvayal

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

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

Health Facilities in Kaikulanvayal

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kaikulanvayal 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 Kaikulanvayal

Where is Kaikulanvayal located?

Kaikulanvayal village is located in Thirumayam Taluka, Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kaikulanvayal?

The Gram Panchayat of Kaikulanvayal is Kaikkulanvayal.

What is the pincode of Kaikulanvayal?

The pincode of Kaikulanvayal is 622202.

What is the population of Kaikulanvayal?

Kaikulanvayal has a total population of 1,620, including 825 males and 795 females.

How many households are there in Kaikulanvayal?

There are 390 households in Kaikulanvayal.

What is the literacy rate in Kaikulanvayal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kaikulanvayal is 74.75%. Male literacy is 83.52% and female literacy is 65.66%.