Kadalaiyur - Ettayapuram, Thoothukkudi

Kadalaiyur is a village situated in the Ettayapuram taluka of Thoothukkudi district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ettayapuram and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Thoothukkudi. Kadalaiyur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kadalaiyur is 642260. The village covers a total geographical area of 909.62 hectares and falls under the 628902 pincode. Kovilpatti is the nearest town.

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

Population of Kadalaiyur

According to the 2011 Census, Kadalaiyur village had a total population of 3,857 people, including 1,934 males and 1,923 females, living in 1,139 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.49%, with male literacy at 88.40% and female literacy at 72.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 315.

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

Nearby Villages of Kadalaiyur

Kadalaiyur 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 Kadalaiyur

Kadalaiyur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nalli, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thoothukkudi to Kadalaiyur is about 55 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 Kadalaiyur

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

Health Facilities in Kadalaiyur

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

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