Venkateswarapuram - Ottapidaram, Thoothukkudi

Venkateswarapuram is a village situated in the Ottapidaram taluka of Thoothukkudi district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ottapidaram and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Thoothukkudi. Keelamangalam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Venkateswarapuram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Venkateswarapuram is 642408. The village covers a total geographical area of 801.91 hectares and falls under the 628722 pincode. Kovilpatti is the nearest town.

Venkateswarapuram 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 Venkateswarapuram

According to the 2011 Census, Venkateswarapuram village had a total population of 445 people, including 230 males and 215 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.25%, with male literacy at 92.31% and female literacy at 73.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 274.

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

Nearby Villages of Venkateswarapuram

Venkateswarapuram 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 Venkateswarapuram

Venkateswarapuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ilavelangal, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thoothukkudi to Venkateswarapuram is about 40 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 Venkateswarapuram

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

Health Facilities in Venkateswarapuram

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

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