Vallandai - Kamuthi, Ramanathapuram

Vallandai is a village situated in the Kamuthi taluka of Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kamuthi and around 71 km from the district headquarters in Ramanathapuram. Vallanthai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vallandai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vallandai is 642007. The village covers a total geographical area of 790.76 hectares and falls under the 623601 pincode. Abiramam is the nearest town.

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

Population of Vallandai

According to the 2011 Census, Vallandai village had a total population of 1,065 people, including 544 males and 521 females, living in 249 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.47%, with male literacy at 71.31% and female literacy at 49.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 727.

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

Nearby Villages of Vallandai

Vallandai 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 Vallandai

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Vallandai. The nearest railway station is Narikkudi, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ramanathapuram to Vallandai is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vallandai

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

Health Facilities in Vallandai

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

FAQs about Vallandai