Perattukkottai - Devakottai, Sivaganga

Perattukkottai is a village situated in the Devakottai taluka of Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devakottai and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Sivaganga. Aravayal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Perattukkottai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Perattukkottai is 640131. The village covers a total geographical area of 725.71 hectares and falls under the 630314 pincode. Devakottai is the nearest town.

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

Population of Perattukkottai

According to the 2011 Census, Perattukkottai village had a total population of 1,805 people, including 891 males and 914 females, living in 440 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.15%, with male literacy at 92.67% and female literacy at 77.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 572.

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

Nearby Villages of Perattukkottai

Perattukkottai 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 Perattukkottai

Perattukkottai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Devakottai Road, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Sivaganga to Perattukkottai is about 60 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 Perattukkottai

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

Health Facilities in Perattukkottai

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

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