Sivagalai - Eral, Thoothukkudi

Sivagalai is a village situated in the Eral taluka of Thoothukkudi district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 9 km from Srivaikuntam and around 45 km from Thoothukkudi. Sivagalai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sivagalai is 642522. The village covers a total geographical area of 737.36 hectares and falls under the 628653 pincode. Srivaikundam is the nearest town.

Sivagalai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Srivaikuntam Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Thoothukkudi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sivagalai

According to the 2011 Census, Sivagalai village had a total population of 4,087 people, including 1,991 males and 2,096 females, living in 1,139 households. The sex ratio was 1,053 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.53%, with male literacy at 93.17% and female literacy at 80.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 978, 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 Sivagalai

Sivagalai 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 Sivagalai

Sivagalai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Alwar Tirunagri, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thoothukkudi to Sivagalai is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sivagalai

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

Health Facilities in Sivagalai

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

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