Katchukattu - Kumbakonam, Thanjavur

Katchukattu is a village situated in the Kumbakonam taluka of Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumbakonam and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Thanjavur. K. Mallapuram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katchukattu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katchukattu is 638515. The village covers a total geographical area of 253.33 hectares and falls under the 612201 pincode. Aduthurai is the nearest town.

Katchukattu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Thiruvidaimarudur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mayiladuthurai Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Katchukattu

According to the 2011 Census, Katchukattu village had a total population of 998 people, including 512 males and 486 females, living in 245 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.13%, with male literacy at 88.12% and female literacy at 74.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 89.

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

Nearby Villages of Katchukattu

Katchukattu 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 Katchukattu

Katchukattu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Aduturai, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.5 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Katchukattu

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

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