Nalirukkai - Kilakarai, Ramanathapuram

Nalirukkai is a village situated in the Kilakarai taluka of Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 23 km from Ramanathapuram and around 23 km from Ramanathapuram. Nallirukkai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nalirukkai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nalirukkai is 642152. The village covers a total geographical area of 1173.78 hectares and falls under the 623533 pincode. Ramanathapuram is the nearest town.

Nalirukkai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ramanathapuram Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Nalirukkai

As per Census 2011, Nalirukkai village has a total population of 1,216 people, consisting of 594 males and 622 females. The village has 316 households and a sex ratio of 1,047 females per 1,000 males. There are 136 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 638 literate and 578 illiterate residents. Additionally, 440 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,216594622
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1365977
Scheduled Castes (SC)440222218
Literate Population638374264
Illiterate Population578220358

Nearby Villages of Nalirukkai

Nalirukkai 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)
PanaydiyendalSouth3.19 km
ThaliyanendalNorth-West3.58 km
MallalNorth-East4.20 km
UtrakosamangaiEast4.30 km
ValanurSouth-East4.36 km
PanivasalWest5.18 km
PooseriWest5.38 km
KoraikulamNorth5.76 km
ManikkaneriSouth-East5.76 km
SikkalSouth-West5.84 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nalirukkai

Nalirukkai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sattirakkudi, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ramanathapuram to Nalirukkai is about 23 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 Nalirukkai

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Nalirukkai

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

Where is Nalirukkai located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Nalirukkai?

The Gram Panchayat of Nalirukkai is Nallirukkai.

What is the pincode of Nalirukkai?

The pincode of Nalirukkai is 623533.

What is the population of Nalirukkai?

Nalirukkai has a total population of 1,216, including 594 males and 622 females.

How many households are there in Nalirukkai?

There are 316 households in Nalirukkai.

What is the literacy rate in Nalirukkai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nalirukkai is 52.47%. Male literacy is 62.96% and female literacy is 42.44%.