Katchanam - Thiruthuraipoondi, Thiruvarur

Katchanam is a village situated in the Thiruthuraipoondi taluka of Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thiruthuraipoondi and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Thiruvarur. Katchanam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katchanam is 638323. The village covers a total geographical area of 313.13 hectares and falls under the 610201 pincode. Thiruthuraipoondi is the nearest town.

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

Population of Katchanam

According to the 2011 Census, Katchanam village had a total population of 2,403 people, including 1,169 males and 1,234 females, living in 606 households. The sex ratio was 1,056 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.38%, with male literacy at 82.52% and female literacy at 68.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 912, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 231.

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

Nearby Villages of Katchanam

Katchanam 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 Katchanam

Public transport in the Katchanam is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Adiyakkamangalam, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thiruvarur to Katchanam is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katchanam

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

Health Facilities in Katchanam

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

FAQs about Katchanam