Panaikkulam - Kilakarai, Ramanathapuram

Panaikkulam is a village situated in the Kilakarai taluka of Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 13 km from Ramanathapuram and around 13 km from Ramanathapuram. Panaikkulam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panaikkulam is 642127. The village covers a total geographical area of 731.21 hectares and falls under the 623533 pincode. Ramanathapuram is the nearest town.

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

Population of Panaikkulam

As per Census 2011, Panaikkulam village has a total population of 773 people, consisting of 378 males and 395 females. The village has 203 households and a sex ratio of 1,044 females per 1,000 males. There are 80 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 574 literate and 199 illiterate residents. Additionally, 370 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Panaikkulam

Panaikkulam 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 Panaikkulam

Panaikkulam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tiruchchuli, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ramanathapuram to Panaikkulam is about 13 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 Panaikkulam

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

Health Facilities in Panaikkulam

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

FAQs about Panaikkulam