Singikulam (Old) - Nanguneri, Tirunelveli

Singikulam (Old) is a village situated in the Nanguneri taluka of Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nanguneri and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Tirunelveli. Singikulam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Singikulam (Old) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Singikulam (Old) is 642997. The village covers a total geographical area of 706.61 hectares and falls under the 627501 pincode. Nanguneri is the nearest town.

Singikulam (Old) 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 Singikulam (Old)

According to the 2011 Census, Singikulam (Old) village had a total population of 533 people, including 246 males and 287 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 1,167 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.86%, with male literacy at 64.84% and female literacy at 59.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 335.

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

Nearby Villages of Singikulam (Old)

Singikulam (Old) 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 Singikulam (Old)

Singikulam (Old) 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 33.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Tirunelveli to Singikulam (Old) is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Singikulam (Old)

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

Health Facilities in Singikulam (Old)

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

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