Thanichiyam - Kadaladi, Ramanathapuram

Thanichiyam is a village situated in the Kadaladi taluka of Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kadaladi and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Ramanathapuram. Thanichiyam A/c serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thanichiyam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thanichiyam is 642092. The village covers a total geographical area of 1203.17 hectares and falls under the 623528 pincode. Sayalkudi is the nearest town.

Thanichiyam 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 Thanichiyam

As per Census 2011, Thanichiyam village has a total population of 2,465 people, consisting of 1,236 males and 1,229 females. The village has 560 households and a sex ratio of 994 females per 1,000 males. There are 315 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,514 literate and 951 illiterate residents. Additionally, 365 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Thanichiyam

Thanichiyam 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 Thanichiyam

Public transport in the Thanichiyam 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 63.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ramanathapuram to Thanichiyam is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thanichiyam

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

Health Facilities in Thanichiyam

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

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