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

As per Census 2011, Idaiyankulam village has a total population of 2,345 people, consisting of 1,186 males and 1,159 females. The village has 601 households and a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males. There are 245 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,860 literate and 485 illiterate residents. Additionally, 233 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3451,1861,159
Child Population (0–6 yrs)245142103
Scheduled Castes (SC)233113120
Literate Population1,860967893
Illiterate Population485219266

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
UlagankulamNorth-East2.21 km
PadmaneriSouth2.74 km
DevanallurSouth-East3.87 km
Inam IdaiyankulamNorth-East4.65 km
Keela KaruvelankulamSouth5.33 km
Therku KaraikurichiNorth-West5.35 km
VadagaraiSouth-West5.39 km
Thiruviruttanpuli Part 1North5.55 km
Mampothai R.f.North-West5.99 km
PungadaiyankulamNorth-East6.06 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Idaiyankulam

Where is Idaiyankulam located?

Idaiyankulam village is located in Nanguneri Taluka, Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Idaiyankulam?

The Gram Panchayat of Idaiyankulam is Idayankulam.

What is the pincode of Idaiyankulam?

The pincode of Idaiyankulam is 627502.

What is the population of Idaiyankulam?

Idaiyankulam has a total population of 2,345, including 1,186 males and 1,159 females.

How many households are there in Idaiyankulam?

There are 601 households in Idaiyankulam.

What is the literacy rate in Idaiyankulam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Idaiyankulam is 79.32%. Male literacy is 81.53% and female literacy is 77.05%.