Kunnakudi - Shenkottai, Tenkasi
Kunnakudi is a village situated in the Shenkottai taluka of Tenkasi district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 2 km from Shenkottai and around 57 km from Tirunelveli. Vallam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kunnakudi village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kunnakudi is 642784. The village covers a total geographical area of 166.12 hectares and falls under the 627805 pincode. Shenkottai is the nearest town.
Kunnakudi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kadayanallur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tenkasi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Kunnakudi
Kunnakudi 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Piranoor | West | 1.40 km |
| Ilanji | South-West | 1.96 km |
| Kuthukalvalasai | North | 2.28 km |
| Melagaram | South-East | 3.74 km |
| Nagalkadu | South-West | 3.99 km |
| Periapillaivalasai | North-West | 4.43 km |
| Pattappathu | South-East | 4.57 km |
| Kanakkupillaivalasai | North | 4.88 km |
| Minadiseri | South-East | 5.66 km |
| Kodikurichi | North-East | 5.67 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Kunnakudi
Kunnakudi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tenkasi Jn, while the nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.8 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 2-5 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Tirunelveli to Kunnakudi is about 57 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 Kunnakudi
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kunnakudi village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Kunnakudi
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kunnakudi village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
FAQs about Kunnakudi
Where is Kunnakudi located?
Kunnakudi village is located in Shenkottai Taluka, Tenkasi district, Tamil Nadu, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kunnakudi?
The Gram Panchayat of Kunnakudi is Vallam.
What is the pincode of Kunnakudi?
The pincode of Kunnakudi is 627805.