Koothalur - Karaikkudi, Sivaganga

Koothalur is a village situated in the Karaikkudi taluka of Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karaikkudi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Sivaganga. Koothaloor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Koothalur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Koothalur is 640100. The village covers a total geographical area of 1145.01 hectares and falls under the 630307 pincode. Karaikudi is the nearest town.

Koothalur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sivaganga Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Koothalur

As per Census 2011, Koothalur village has a total population of 2,117 people, consisting of 1,030 males and 1,087 females. The village has 557 households and a sex ratio of 1,055 females per 1,000 males. There are 201 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,569 literate and 548 illiterate residents. Additionally, 573 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Koothalur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Koothalur

Koothalur 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 Koothalur

Koothalur 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 61.7 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Koothalur

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

FAQs about Koothalur