Kallankudi - Karaikkudi, Sivaganga

Kallankudi is a village situated in the Karaikkudi taluka of Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karaikkudi and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Sivaganga. Vadagudi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kallankudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kallankudi is 640072. The village covers a total geographical area of 646.86 hectares and falls under the 630106 pincode. Kottaiyur is the nearest town.

Kallankudi 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 Kallankudi

According to the 2011 Census, Kallankudi village had a total population of 538 people, including 271 males and 267 females, living in 127 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.58%, with male literacy at 86.67% and female literacy at 67.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) 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 Kallankudi

Kallankudi 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 Kallankudi

Kallankudi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kottaiyur, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Sivaganga to Kallankudi is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kallankudi

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

Health Facilities in Kallankudi

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

FAQs about Kallankudi