Katturani - Manamadurai, Sivaganga

Katturani is a village situated in the Manamadurai taluka of Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manamadurai and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Sivaganga. Soorakulam Pillarthan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katturani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katturani is 640396. The village covers a total geographical area of 970.1 hectares and falls under the 630609 pincode. Manamadurai is the nearest town.

Katturani 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 Katturani

As per Census 2011, Katturani village has a total population of 666 people, consisting of 314 males and 352 females. The village has 171 households and a sex ratio of 1,121 females per 1,000 males. There are 76 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 443 literate and 223 illiterate residents. Additionally, 126 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population666314352
Child Population (0–6 yrs)763046
Scheduled Castes (SC)1267056
Literate Population443255188
Illiterate Population22359164

Nearby Villages of Katturani

Katturani 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ManambakkiSouth-West2.94 km
SundaranadappuNorth3.03 km
KayangulamNorth-West3.14 km
AlangulamNorth-East3.16 km
SoorakulamSouth-East3.36 km
VembankudiNorth-East3.74 km
PurasapattiudayarendalEast4.09 km
SeikalathurSouth-West4.81 km
MangudiNorth-West4.89 km
KilkandaniNorth5.76 km

Transport and Connectivity of Katturani

Public transport in the Katturani is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Melakkonnakkulam, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Sivaganga to Katturani is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katturani

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Katturani

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Katturani

Where is Katturani located?

Katturani village is located in Manamadurai Taluka, Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Katturani?

The Gram Panchayat of Katturani is Soorakulam Pillarthan.

What is the pincode of Katturani?

The pincode of Katturani is 630609.

What is the population of Katturani?

Katturani has a total population of 666, including 314 males and 352 females.

How many households are there in Katturani?

There are 171 households in Katturani.

What is the literacy rate in Katturani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Katturani is 66.52%. Male literacy is 81.21% and female literacy is 53.41%.