Kalichankkottai - Pattukkottai, Thanjavur

Kalichankkottai is a village situated in the Pattukkottai taluka of Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pattukkottai and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Thanjavur. Kanniyakkurichi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalichankkottai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalichankkottai is 638973. The village covers a total geographical area of 125.55 hectares and falls under the 614905 pincode. Madukkur is the nearest town.

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

Population of Kalichankkottai

As per Census 2011, Kalichankkottai village has a total population of 410 people, consisting of 186 males and 224 females. The village has 116 households and a sex ratio of 1,204 females per 1,000 males. There are 43 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 257 literate and 153 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population410186224
Child Population (0–6 yrs)432023
Literate Population257136121
Illiterate Population15350103

Nearby Villages of Kalichankkottai

Kalichankkottai 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)
BalajireguramasamudramNorth-West0.88 km
BavajikkottaiWest1.55 km
KaniyakurichiSouth-West1.57 km
ChokkanavurSouth2.80 km
Thirumakkottai - IiNorth2.85 km
PeriyakkottaiSouth-West3.46 km
OlayakunnamWest3.47 km
PuliyakudiSouth4.23 km
MadurabashanipuramSouth-West4.24 km
MelanathamNorth-West4.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kalichankkottai

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

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

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

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Kalichankkottai

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kalichankkottai

Where is Kalichankkottai located?

Kalichankkottai village is located in Pattukkottai Taluka, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kalichankkottai?

The Gram Panchayat of Kalichankkottai is Kanniyakkurichi.

What is the pincode of Kalichankkottai?

The pincode of Kalichankkottai is 614905.

What is the population of Kalichankkottai?

Kalichankkottai has a total population of 410, including 186 males and 224 females.

How many households are there in Kalichankkottai?

There are 116 households in Kalichankkottai.

What is the literacy rate in Kalichankkottai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kalichankkottai is 62.68%. Male literacy is 73.12% and female literacy is 54.02%.