Vattanam - Tiruvadanai, Ramanathapuram

Vattanam is a village situated in the Tiruvadanai taluka of Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tiruvadanai and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Ramanathapuram. Sundarapandianpattinam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vattanam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vattanam is 641804. The village covers a total geographical area of 1149.56 hectares and falls under the 623409 pincode. Thondi is the nearest town.

Vattanam 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 Vattanam

According to the 2011 Census, Vattanam village had a total population of 2,456 people, including 1,243 males and 1,213 females, living in 556 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.04%, with male literacy at 88.87% and female literacy at 75.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 403, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 145.

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

Nearby Villages of Vattanam

Vattanam 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 Vattanam

Vattanam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arantangi, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ramanathapuram to Vattanam is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vattanam

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

Health Facilities in Vattanam

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

FAQs about Vattanam