Sengalakurichi - Nanguneri, Tirunelveli

Sengalakurichi is a village situated in the Nanguneri taluka of Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nanguneri and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Tirunelveli. Chengalakuruchi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sengalakurichi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sengalakurichi is 643042. The village covers a total geographical area of 606.88 hectares and falls under the 627102 pincode. Thirukarungudi is the nearest town.

Sengalakurichi 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 Sengalakurichi

According to the 2011 Census, Sengalakurichi village had a total population of 3,896 people, including 1,908 males and 1,988 females, living in 1,005 households. The sex ratio was 1,042 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.56%, with male literacy at 92.73% and female literacy at 84.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 513, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 40.

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

Nearby Villages of Sengalakurichi

Sengalakurichi 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 Sengalakurichi

Sengalakurichi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dalapathy Samudram, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.2 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Sengalakurichi

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

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