Thidakkottai - Devakottai, Sivaganga

Thidakkottai is a village situated in the Devakottai taluka of Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devakottai and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Sivaganga. Puliyal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thidakkottai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thidakkottai is 640197. The village covers a total geographical area of 1171.95 hectares and falls under the 630303 pincode. Devakottai is the nearest town.

Thidakkottai 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 Thidakkottai

According to the 2011 Census, Thidakkottai village had a total population of 2,984 people, including 1,416 males and 1,568 females, living in 817 households. The sex ratio was 1,107 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.48%, with male literacy at 90.14% and female literacy at 69.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 798, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Thidakkottai

Thidakkottai 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 Thidakkottai

Thidakkottai 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 77.7 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Thidakkottai

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

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