Idaiyankulam - Nanguneri, Tirunelveli

Idaiyankulam is a village situated in the Nanguneri taluka of Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nanguneri and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Tirunelveli. Idayankulam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Idaiyankulam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Idaiyankulam is 643012. The village covers a total geographical area of 1126.98 hectares and falls under the 627502 pincode. Kalakkadu is the nearest town.

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

Population of Idaiyankulam

According to the 2011 Census, Idaiyankulam village had a total population of 2,345 people, including 1,186 males and 1,159 females, living in 601 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.57%, with male literacy at 92.62% and female literacy at 84.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 233.

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

Nearby Villages of Idaiyankulam

Idaiyankulam 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 Idaiyankulam

Idaiyankulam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sengulam, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Tirunelveli to Idaiyankulam is about 40 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 Idaiyankulam

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

Health Facilities in Idaiyankulam

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

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