Kokkalady - Thiruthuraipoondi, Thiruvarur

Kokkalady is a village situated in the Thiruthuraipoondi taluka of Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thiruthuraipoondi and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Thiruvarur. Kokkaladi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kokkalady village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kokkalady is 638346. The village covers a total geographical area of 672.43 hectares and falls under the 614711 pincode. Thiruthuraipoondi is the nearest town.

Kokkalady 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 Kokkalady

According to the 2011 Census, Kokkalady village had a total population of 2,718 people, including 1,386 males and 1,332 females, living in 725 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.27%, with male literacy at 82.76% and female literacy at 67.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,100, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Kokkalady

Kokkalady 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 Kokkalady

Kokkalady is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 81.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thiruvarur to Kokkalady is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kokkalady

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

Health Facilities in Kokkalady

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

FAQs about Kokkalady