Kookudi - Tiruvadanai, Ramanathapuram

Kookudi is a village situated in the Tiruvadanai taluka of Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tiruvadanai and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Ramanathapuram. Kookudi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kookudi is 641773. The village covers a total geographical area of 914.95 hectares and falls under the 623308 pincode. Devakottai is the nearest town.

Kookudi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Kookudi

According to the 2011 Census, Kookudi village had a total population of 2,175 people, including 1,090 males and 1,085 females, living in 543 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.44%, with male literacy at 82.91% and female literacy at 59.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 471.

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

Nearby Villages of Kookudi

Kookudi 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 Kookudi

Kookudi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Karaikkudi Junction, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ramanathapuram to Kookudi is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kookudi

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

Health Facilities in Kookudi

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

FAQs about Kookudi