Kadaladi - Kadaladi, Ramanathapuram

Kadaladi is a village situated in the Kadaladi taluka of Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kadaladi and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Ramanathapuram. Kadaladi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kadaladi is 642067. The village covers a total geographical area of 1096.32 hectares and falls under the 623703 pincode. Sayalkudi is the nearest town.

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

Population of Kadaladi

As per Census 2011, Kadaladi village has a total population of 5,867 people, consisting of 2,938 males and 2,929 females. The village has 1,418 households and a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males. There are 564 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,339 literate and 1,528 illiterate residents. Additionally, 614 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,8672,9382,929
Child Population (0–6 yrs)564281283
Scheduled Castes (SC)614307307
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1-1
Literate Population4,3392,3901,949
Illiterate Population1,528548980

Nearby Villages of Kadaladi

Kadaladi 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)
K.veppangulamNorth2.40 km
KadugusandaiSouth3.03 km
MeenangudiEast3.36 km
Archanaipagam UsilangulamSouth-West3.53 km
M. KarisalkulamWest5.55 km
A.punavasalNorth-East5.66 km
AppanurNorth-West5.99 km
MelaselvanurEast6.23 km
PeriakulamSouth6.92 km
SilliyanvagaikkulamWest6.95 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kadaladi

Kadaladi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sattirakkudi, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ramanathapuram to Kadaladi 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 Kadaladi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kadaladi

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

Where is Kadaladi located?

Kadaladi village is located in Kadaladi Taluka, Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kadaladi?

Kadaladi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kadaladi?

The pincode of Kadaladi is 623703.

What is the population of Kadaladi?

Kadaladi has a total population of 5,867, including 2,938 males and 2,929 females.

How many households are there in Kadaladi?

There are 1,418 households in Kadaladi.

What is the literacy rate in Kadaladi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kadaladi is 73.96%. Male literacy is 81.35% and female literacy is 66.54%.