Keelakottai - Ottapidaram, Thoothukkudi

Keelakottai is a village situated in the Ottapidaram taluka of Thoothukkudi district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ottapidaram and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Thoothukkudi. Kellakottai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keelakottai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keelakottai is 642435. The village covers a total geographical area of 658.98 hectares and falls under the 627352 pincode. Tirunelveli is the nearest town.

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

Population of Keelakottai

According to the 2011 Census, Keelakottai village had a total population of 1,807 people, including 901 males and 906 females, living in 514 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.82%, with male literacy at 85.96% and female literacy at 73.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,399.

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

Nearby Villages of Keelakottai

Keelakottai 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 Keelakottai

Keelakottai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Naraikkinar, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thoothukkudi to Keelakottai is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Keelakottai

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

Health Facilities in Keelakottai

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

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