Nattuchalai - Pattukkottai, Thanjavur

Nattuchalai is a village situated in the Pattukkottai taluka of Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pattukkottai and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Thanjavur. Nattuchalai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nattuchalai is 639017. The village covers a total geographical area of 613.94 hectares and falls under the 614906 pincode. Pattukkottai is the nearest town.

Nattuchalai 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 Nattuchalai

As per Census 2011, Nattuchalai village has a total population of 2,956 people, consisting of 1,349 males and 1,607 females. The village has 836 households and a sex ratio of 1,191 females per 1,000 males. There are 292 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,148 literate and 808 illiterate residents. Additionally, 496 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,9561,3491,607
Child Population (0–6 yrs)292152140
Scheduled Castes (SC)496239257
Literate Population2,1481,0811,067
Illiterate Population808268540

Nearby Villages of Nattuchalai

Nattuchalai 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)
TalikkottaiNorth2.15 km
AthikkottaiWest2.22 km
KasangaduEast2.36 km
MoothakurichiNorth-East3.05 km
SendankaduNorth-West3.21 km
Ponnavarayankottai UkkadaiSouth-West3.30 km
RegunathapuramEast3.67 km
PonnavarayankottaiSouth-West3.73 km
VeppankulamNorth-East3.75 km
SoorapallamWest4.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nattuchalai

Nattuchalai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Atirampattinam, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thanjavur to Nattuchalai is about 56 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 Nattuchalai

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Nattuchalai

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Nattuchalai

Where is Nattuchalai located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Nattuchalai?

Nattuchalai is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Nattuchalai?

The pincode of Nattuchalai is 614906.

What is the population of Nattuchalai?

Nattuchalai has a total population of 2,956, including 1,349 males and 1,607 females.

How many households are there in Nattuchalai?

There are 836 households in Nattuchalai.

What is the literacy rate in Nattuchalai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nattuchalai is 72.67%. Male literacy is 80.13% and female literacy is 66.40%.