Vettuvankulam - Tirunelveli

Vettuvankulam is a village situated in the Tirunelveli taluka of Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 13 km from Tirunelveli, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Vellalankulam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vettuvankulam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vettuvankulam is 642868. The village covers a total geographical area of 603.58 hectares and falls under the 627201 pincode. Tirunelveli is the nearest town.

Vettuvankulam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tirunelveli Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Vettuvankulam

As per Census 2011, Vettuvankulam village has a total population of 1,596 people, consisting of 782 males and 814 females. The village has 411 households and a sex ratio of 1,040 females per 1,000 males. There are 198 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,119 literate and 477 illiterate residents. Additionally, 331 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Vettuvankulam

Vettuvankulam 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 Vettuvankulam

Vettuvankulam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tirunelveli, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Tirunelveli to Vettuvankulam is about 15 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 Vettuvankulam

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

Health Facilities in Vettuvankulam

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

FAQs about Vettuvankulam