Thanikelampattu - Kandachipuram, Viluppuram

Thanikelampattu is a village situated in the Kandachipuram taluka of Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 15 km from Tirukkoyilur and around 30 km from Viluppuram. Thanikalampattu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thanikelampattu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thanikelampattu is 633120. The village covers a total geographical area of 169.4 hectares and falls under the 605755 pincode. Arakandanallur is the nearest town.

Thanikelampattu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Thirukoilur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Viluppuram Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Thanikelampattu

According to the 2011 Census, Thanikelampattu village had a total population of 1,449 people, including 719 males and 730 females, living in 314 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.42%, with male literacy at 73.96% and female literacy at 50.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 462.

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

Nearby Villages of Thanikelampattu

Thanikelampattu 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 Thanikelampattu

Thanikelampattu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mugaiyur, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Viluppuram to Thanikelampattu is about 30 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 Thanikelampattu

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

Health Facilities in Thanikelampattu

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

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