Silliyanvagaikkulam - Kadaladi, Ramanathapuram

Silliyanvagaikkulam is a village situated in the Kadaladi taluka of Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kadaladi and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Ramanathapuram. S. Vagaikulam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Silliyanvagaikkulam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Silliyanvagaikkulam is 642077. The village covers a total geographical area of 1642.59 hectares and falls under the 623120 pincode. Sayalkudi is the nearest town.

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

According to the 2011 Census, Silliyanvagaikkulam village had a total population of 2,830 people, including 1,397 males and 1,433 females, living in 720 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.41%, with male literacy at 80.35% and female literacy at 58.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 751.

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

Nearby Villages of Silliyanvagaikkulam

Silliyanvagaikkulam 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 Silliyanvagaikkulam

Public transport in the Silliyanvagaikkulam 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 51.8 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Silliyanvagaikkulam

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

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