Parakakalakottai - Pattukkottai, Thanjavur

Parakakalakottai is a village situated in the Pattukkottai taluka of Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pattukkottai and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Thanjavur. Parakkalkkottai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parakakalakottai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parakakalakottai is 639103. The village covers a total geographical area of 437.98 hectares and falls under the 614613 pincode. Adiramapattinam is the nearest town.

Parakakalakottai 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 Parakakalakottai

As per Census 2011, Parakakalakottai village has a total population of 1,316 people, consisting of 589 males and 727 females. The village has 357 households and a sex ratio of 1,234 females per 1,000 males. There are 119 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 912 literate and 404 illiterate residents. Additionally, 294 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Parakakalakottai

Parakakalakottai 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 Parakakalakottai

Parakakalakottai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Atirampattinam, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thanjavur to Parakakalakottai is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parakakalakottai

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

Health Facilities in Parakakalakottai

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

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