Kuruvikulam (South) - Tiruvengadam, Tenkasi

Kuruvikulam (South) is a village situated in the Tiruvengadam taluka of Tenkasi district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 12 km from Sankarankoil and around 60 km from Tirunelveli. Vadakku Kuruvikulam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuruvikulam (South) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuruvikulam (South) is 642675. The village covers a total geographical area of 961.45 hectares and falls under the 627754 pincode. Sankarankoil is the nearest town.

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

Population of Kuruvikulam (South)

According to the 2011 Census, Kuruvikulam (South) village had a total population of 3,431 people, including 1,713 males and 1,718 females, living in 984 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.78%, with male literacy at 89.47% and female literacy at 74.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,701, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kuruvikulam (South)

Kuruvikulam (South) 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 Kuruvikulam (South)

Kuruvikulam (South) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sankarankovil, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Tirunelveli to Kuruvikulam (South) is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuruvikulam (South)

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

Health Facilities in Kuruvikulam (South)

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

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