Keelappanaiyur - Thirumayam, Pudukkottai

Keelappanaiyur is a village situated in the Thirumayam taluka of Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thirumayam and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Pudukkottai. Keelapanaiyur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keelappanaiyur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keelappanaiyur is 639490. The village covers a total geographical area of 927.95 hectares and falls under the 622201 pincode. Arimalam is the nearest town.

Keelappanaiyur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Keelappanaiyur

According to the 2011 Census, Keelappanaiyur village had a total population of 2,450 people, including 1,244 males and 1,206 females, living in 578 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.78%, with male literacy at 85.88% and female literacy at 61.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 185.

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

Nearby Villages of Keelappanaiyur

Keelappanaiyur 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 Keelappanaiyur

Keelappanaiyur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tirumayam, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Pudukkottai to Keelappanaiyur is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Keelappanaiyur

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

Health Facilities in Keelappanaiyur

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

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