Chokkanathapuram - Thuraiyur, Tiruchirappalli

Chokkanathapuram is a village situated in the Thuraiyur taluka of Tiruchirappalli district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thuraiyur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Tiruchirappalli. Sokkanadapuram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chokkanathapuram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chokkanathapuram is 635802. The village covers a total geographical area of 256.93 hectares and falls under the 621206 pincode. Thuraiyur is the nearest town.

Chokkanathapuram village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Thuraiyur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Perambalur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chokkanathapuram

According to the 2011 Census, Chokkanathapuram village had a total population of 1,308 people, including 646 males and 662 females, living in 371 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.88%, with male literacy at 87.17% and female literacy at 65.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 53.

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

Nearby Villages of Chokkanathapuram

Chokkanathapuram 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 Chokkanathapuram

Chokkanathapuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pettaivayatalai, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.8 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Chokkanathapuram

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

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