Semmarikulam - Tiruchendur, Thoothukkudi

Semmarikulam 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 55 km from the district headquarters in Thoothukkudi. Meingnanapuram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Semmarikulam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Semmarikulam is 642579. The village covers a total geographical area of 1090.94 hectares and falls under the 628210 pincode. Udankudi is the nearest town.

Semmarikulam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Semmarikulam

According to the 2011 Census, Semmarikulam village had a total population of 5,859 people, including 2,893 males and 2,966 females, living in 1,564 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.85%, with male literacy at 92.25% and female literacy at 85.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 266, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Semmarikulam

Semmarikulam 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 Semmarikulam

Semmarikulam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nazareth, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thoothukkudi to Semmarikulam is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Semmarikulam

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

Health Facilities in Semmarikulam

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

FAQs about Semmarikulam