Thukkatchi - Kumbakonam, Thanjavur

Thukkatchi 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. Thukkatchi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thukkatchi is 638545. The village covers a total geographical area of 346.82 hectares and falls under the 612602 pincode. Kumbakonam is the nearest town.

Thukkatchi 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 Thukkatchi

According to the 2011 Census, Thukkatchi village had a total population of 2,493 people, including 1,195 males and 1,298 females, living in 609 households. The sex ratio was 1,086 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.24%, with male literacy at 82.44% and female literacy at 72.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 920.

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

Nearby Villages of Thukkatchi

Thukkatchi 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 Thukkatchi

Thukkatchi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tiruvidaimaruthur, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.5 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Thukkatchi

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

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