Venkittankurichi - Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram

Venkittankurichi is a village situated in the Paramakudi taluka of Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Paramakudi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Ramanathapuram. Venkittankurichchi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Venkittankurichi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Venkittankurichi is 641924. The village covers a total geographical area of 845 hectares and falls under the 623712 pincode. Paramakudi is the nearest town.

Venkittankurichi 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 Venkittankurichi

As per Census 2011, Venkittankurichi village has a total population of 2,375 people, consisting of 1,156 males and 1,219 females. The village has 629 households and a sex ratio of 1,054 females per 1,000 males. There are 198 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,636 literate and 739 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,055 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3751,1561,219
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19893105
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,055528527
Literate Population1,636891745
Illiterate Population739265474

Nearby Villages of Venkittankurichi

Venkittankurichi 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.karungulamSouth-East1.93 km
PathanendalSouth2.11 km
KavanurWest2.57 km
KalayurEast3.18 km
PamburSouth-West3.51 km
VendoniNorth3.73 km
AriyanendalEast3.99 km
MelayakudiNorth-West4.25 km
SellurSouth4.55 km
ThenpoduvakudiSouth-West5.21 km

Transport and Connectivity of Venkittankurichi

Venkittankurichi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Paramakkudi, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ramanathapuram to Venkittankurichi is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Venkittankurichi

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

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

Health Facilities in Venkittankurichi

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

Where is Venkittankurichi located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Venkittankurichi?

The Gram Panchayat of Venkittankurichi is Venkittankurichchi.

What is the pincode of Venkittankurichi?

The pincode of Venkittankurichi is 623712.

What is the population of Venkittankurichi?

Venkittankurichi has a total population of 2,375, including 1,156 males and 1,219 females.

How many households are there in Venkittankurichi?

There are 629 households in Venkittankurichi.

What is the literacy rate in Venkittankurichi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Venkittankurichi is 68.88%. Male literacy is 77.08% and female literacy is 61.12%.