Kothari - Karaikkudi, Sivaganga

Kothari is a village situated in the Karaikkudi taluka of Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karaikkudi and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Sivaganga. Chettinadu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kothari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kothari is 640066. The village covers a total geographical area of 1093.22 hectares and falls under the 630107 pincode. Pallathur is the nearest town.

Kothari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tiruppattur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sivaganga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kothari

As per Census 2011, Kothari village has a total population of 1,369 people, consisting of 694 males and 675 females. The village has 334 households and a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males. There are 147 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 958 literate and 411 illiterate residents. Additionally, 221 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kothari

Kothari 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 Kothari

Kothari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chettinad, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.3 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Kothari

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

FAQs about Kothari