Chettiyapathu - Tiruchendur, Thoothukkudi

Chettiyapathu is a village situated in the Tiruchendur taluka of Thoothukkudi district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tiruchendur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Thoothukkudi. Chettiyapathu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chettiyapathu is 642585. The village covers a total geographical area of 971.02 hectares and falls under the 628203 pincode. Udankudi is the nearest town.

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

Population of Chettiyapathu

As per Census 2011, Chettiyapathu village has a total population of 4,479 people, consisting of 2,221 males and 2,258 females. The village has 1,114 households and a sex ratio of 1,016 females per 1,000 males. There are 465 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,628 literate and 851 illiterate residents. Additionally, 566 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 12 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chettiyapathu

Chettiyapathu 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 Chettiyapathu

Public transport in the Chettiyapathu is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tiruchendur, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thoothukkudi to Chettiyapathu is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chettiyapathu

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

Health Facilities in Chettiyapathu

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

FAQs about Chettiyapathu