Vasavappapuram - Srivaikuntam, Thoothukkudi

Vasavappapuram is a village situated in the Srivaikuntam taluka of Thoothukkudi district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Srivaikuntam and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Thoothukkudi. Vasavappapuram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vasavappapuram is 642499. The village covers a total geographical area of 446.58 hectares and falls under the 628252 pincode. Palayankottai is the nearest town.

Vasavappapuram 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 Vasavappapuram

As per Census 2011, Vasavappapuram village has a total population of 3,812 people, consisting of 1,944 males and 1,868 females. The village has 1,010 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 422 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,868 literate and 944 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,253 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Vasavappapuram

Vasavappapuram 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 Vasavappapuram

Vasavappapuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Seydunganallur, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.7 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Vasavappapuram

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

FAQs about Vasavappapuram