Kalugapulikkadu - Pattukkottai, Thanjavur

Kalugapulikkadu is a village situated in the Pattukkottai taluka of Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pattukkottai and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Thanjavur. Kalugupulikkadu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalugapulikkadu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalugapulikkadu is 639045. The village covers a total geographical area of 284.95 hectares and falls under the 614602 pincode. Pattukkottai is the nearest town.

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

Population of Kalugapulikkadu

As per Census 2011, Kalugapulikkadu village has a total population of 2,279 people, consisting of 1,150 males and 1,129 females. The village has 615 households and a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males. There are 229 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,316 literate and 963 illiterate residents. Additionally, 245 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2791,1501,129
Child Population (0–6 yrs)22913693
Scheduled Castes (SC)245120125
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211
Literate Population1,316736580
Illiterate Population963414549

Nearby Villages of Kalugapulikkadu

Kalugapulikkadu 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)
ThuvaramadaiWest1.11 km
PaingattuvayalSouth-East1.62 km
PillankuliSouth-West2.06 km
AlivalamNorth-West2.53 km
PattukkottaiNorth-East2.68 km
ManavayalWest2.80 km
PannaivayalSouth3.03 km
PalathaliSouth-West3.20 km
KotthadivayalSouth-East3.35 km
NaduvikkottaiNorth-West3.42 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kalugapulikkadu

Kalugapulikkadu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Atirampattinam, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thanjavur to Kalugapulikkadu is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalugapulikkadu

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

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

Health Facilities in Kalugapulikkadu

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

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

FAQs about Kalugapulikkadu

Where is Kalugapulikkadu located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Kalugapulikkadu?

The Gram Panchayat of Kalugapulikkadu is Kalugupulikkadu.

What is the pincode of Kalugapulikkadu?

The pincode of Kalugapulikkadu is 614602.

What is the population of Kalugapulikkadu?

Kalugapulikkadu has a total population of 2,279, including 1,150 males and 1,129 females.

How many households are there in Kalugapulikkadu?

There are 615 households in Kalugapulikkadu.

What is the literacy rate in Kalugapulikkadu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kalugapulikkadu is 57.74%. Male literacy is 64.00% and female literacy is 51.37%.