Koonthakulam - Nanguneri, Tirunelveli

Koonthakulam is a village situated in the Nanguneri taluka of Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nanguneri and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Tirunelveli. Koonthankulam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Koonthakulam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Koonthakulam is 643028. The village covers a total geographical area of 913.95 hectares and falls under the 627355 pincode. Moolakkaraipatti is the nearest town.

Koonthakulam 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 Koonthakulam

As per Census 2011, Koonthakulam village has a total population of 1,530 people, consisting of 743 males and 787 females. The village has 422 households and a sex ratio of 1,059 females per 1,000 males. There are 189 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,109 literate and 421 illiterate residents. Additionally, 242 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Koonthakulam

Koonthakulam 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 Koonthakulam

Public transport in the Koonthakulam is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nanguneri, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Tirunelveli to Koonthakulam is about 28 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 Koonthakulam

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

Health Facilities in Koonthakulam

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

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