Kila Eral - Ettayapuram, Thoothukkudi

Kila Eral is a village situated in the Ettayapuram taluka of Thoothukkudi district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ettayapuram and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Thoothukkudi. Keela Eral serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kila Eral village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kila Eral is 642290. The village covers a total geographical area of 920.28 hectares and falls under the 628908 pincode. Ettayapuram is the nearest town.

Kila Eral 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 Kila Eral

According to the 2011 Census, Kila Eral village had a total population of 2,491 people, including 1,178 males and 1,313 females, living in 709 households. The sex ratio was 1,115 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.98%, with male literacy at 86.28% and female literacy at 70.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,024.

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

Nearby Villages of Kila Eral

Kila Eral 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 Kila Eral

Kila Eral is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kovilpatti, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thoothukkudi to Kila Eral is about 35 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 Kila Eral

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

Health Facilities in Kila Eral

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

FAQs about Kila Eral