Mathavankuruchi - Tiruchendur, Thoothukkudi

Mathavankuruchi is a village situated in the Tiruchendur taluka of Thoothukkudi district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tiruchendur and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Thoothukkudi. Mathavankurichi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mathavankuruchi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mathavankuruchi is 642590. The village covers a total geographical area of 996.15 hectares and falls under the 628206 pincode. Udangudi is the nearest town.

Mathavankuruchi 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 Mathavankuruchi

As per Census 2011, Mathavankuruchi village has a total population of 1,419 people, consisting of 681 males and 738 females. The village has 388 households and a sex ratio of 1,083 females per 1,000 males. There are 129 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,116 literate and 303 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Mathavankuruchi

Mathavankuruchi 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 Mathavankuruchi

Mathavankuruchi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tiruchendur, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thoothukkudi to Mathavankuruchi is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mathavankuruchi

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

Health Facilities in Mathavankuruchi

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

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