Kumaragiri - Ettayapuram, Thoothukkudi

Kumaragiri is a village situated in the Ettayapuram taluka of Thoothukkudi district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ettayapuram and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Thoothukkudi. Ilampuvanam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kumaragiri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumaragiri is 642273. The village covers a total geographical area of 829.45 hectares and falls under the 628902 pincode. Ettayapuram is the nearest town.

Kumaragiri 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 Kumaragiri

As per Census 2011, Kumaragiri village has a total population of 1,227 people, consisting of 586 males and 641 females. The village has 387 households and a sex ratio of 1,093 females per 1,000 males. There are 108 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 825 literate and 402 illiterate residents. Additionally, 122 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kumaragiri are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kumaragiri

Kumaragiri 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 Kumaragiri

Public transport in the Kumaragiri 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 36.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thoothukkudi to Kumaragiri is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumaragiri

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

Health Facilities in Kumaragiri

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

FAQs about Kumaragiri