Minakshipuram - Ottapidaram, Thoothukkudi

Minakshipuram is a village situated in the Ottapidaram taluka of Thoothukkudi district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ottapidaram and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Thoothukkudi. Meenachipuram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Minakshipuram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Minakshipuram is 642391. The village covers a total geographical area of 920.54 hectares and falls under the 628718 pincode. Ottapidaram is the nearest town.

Minakshipuram 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 Minakshipuram

As per Census 2011, Minakshipuram village has a total population of 1,347 people, consisting of 668 males and 679 females. The village has 375 households and a sex ratio of 1,016 females per 1,000 males. There are 131 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 884 literate and 463 illiterate residents. Additionally, 381 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Minakshipuram

Minakshipuram 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 Minakshipuram

Minakshipuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kadambur, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thoothukkudi to Minakshipuram is about 38 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 Minakshipuram

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

Health Facilities in Minakshipuram

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

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