Jeyankondam - Karaikkudi, Sivaganga

Jeyankondam is a village situated in the Karaikkudi taluka of Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karaikkudi and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Sivaganga. Jeyankondan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jeyankondam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jeyankondam is 640080. The village covers a total geographical area of 614.84 hectares and falls under the 630108 pincode. Puduvayal is the nearest town.

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

According to the 2011 Census, Jeyankondam village had a total population of 933 people, including 462 males and 471 females, living in 220 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.30%, with male literacy at 80.65% and female literacy at 60.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 198.

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

Nearby Villages of Jeyankondam

Jeyankondam 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 Jeyankondam

Jeyankondam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pettaivayatalai, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Sivaganga to Jeyankondam is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jeyankondam

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

Health Facilities in Jeyankondam

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

FAQs about Jeyankondam