Kottaiyur - Thirumayam, Pudukkottai

Kottaiyur is a village situated in the Thirumayam taluka of Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thirumayam and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Pudukkottai. Kottaiyur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kottaiyur is 639469. The village covers a total geographical area of 977.21 hectares and falls under the 622506 pincode. Pudukkottai is the nearest town.

Kottaiyur 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 Kottaiyur

According to the 2011 Census, Kottaiyur village had a total population of 2,273 people, including 1,109 males and 1,164 females, living in 550 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.04%, with male literacy at 82.16% and female literacy at 68.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 949, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Kottaiyur

Kottaiyur 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 Kottaiyur

Kottaiyur 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 42.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Pudukkottai to Kottaiyur is about 12 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 Kottaiyur

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

Health Facilities in Kottaiyur

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

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