Vellanguli - Ambasamudram, Tirunelveli

Vellanguli is a village situated in the Ambasamudram taluka of Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ambasamudram and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Tirunelveli. Vellanguli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vellanguli is 642969. The village covers a total geographical area of 451.09 hectares and falls under the 627426 pincode. Cheranmahadevi is the nearest town.

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

Population of Vellanguli

According to the 2011 Census, Vellanguli village had a total population of 5,613 people, including 2,733 males and 2,880 females, living in 1,475 households. The sex ratio was 1,054 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.14%, with male literacy at 90.85% and female literacy at 77.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,187, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Vellanguli

Vellanguli 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 Vellanguli

Vellanguli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Melappalaiyam, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Tirunelveli to Vellanguli is about 31 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 Vellanguli

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

Health Facilities in Vellanguli

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

FAQs about Vellanguli