Kottaiyur

Kottaiyur is a village located in Ilayangudi taluka of Sivaganga district in Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Ilayangudi (tehsildar office) and 37km away from district headquarter Sivaganga. As per 2009 stats, Vani is the gram panchayat of Kottaiyur village.

Here you can discover what makes Kottaiyur unique in its vibrant Ilayangudi-Sivaganga region. You’ll see Kottaiyur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kottaiyur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kottaiyur is 640473. The village spans a total geographical area of 789.29 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 630702. Ilayangudi is nearest town to Kottaiyur village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Kottaiyur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Manamadurai Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Sivaganga Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kottaiyur

Population of Kottaiyur

According to the 2011 Census, Kottaiyur has a total population of about 1,834, with approximately 909 males and 925 females. The sex ratio is around 1017 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 146 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 511 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.10%, with male literacy at about 79.43% and female literacy near 56.97%. There are around 479 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kottaiyur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kottaiyur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kottaiyur. As per the 2011 stats, Kottaiyur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kottaiyur

Knowing the nearby villages of Kottaiyur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kottaiyur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kottaiyur