Udayarkulam - Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli

Udayarkulam is a village situated in the Palayamkottai taluka of Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 12 km from Tirunelveli, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Udayarkulam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Udayarkulam is 642898. The village covers a total geographical area of 100.73 hectares and falls under the 627351 pincode. Tirunelveli is the nearest town.

Udayarkulam 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 Udayarkulam

According to the 2011 Census, Udayarkulam village had a total population of 955 people, including 472 males and 483 females, living in 265 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.88%, with male literacy at 78.77% and female literacy at 59.22%.

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

Nearby Villages of Udayarkulam

Udayarkulam 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 Udayarkulam

Udayarkulam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Palayankottai, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Tirunelveli to Udayarkulam is about 12 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 Udayarkulam

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

Health Facilities in Udayarkulam

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

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