Parattanatham - Aruppukkottai, Virudhunagar

Parattanatham is a village situated in the Aruppukkottai taluka of Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aruppukkottai and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Virudhunagar. R.kallumadam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parattanatham village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parattanatham is 641666. The village covers a total geographical area of 384.75 hectares and falls under the 626118 pincode. Aruppukkottai is the nearest town.

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

Population of Parattanatham

As per Census 2011, Parattanatham village has a total population of 93 people, consisting of 41 males and 52 females. The village has 23 households and a sex ratio of 1,268 females per 1,000 males. There are 7 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 61 literate and 32 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population934152
Child Population (0–6 yrs)725
Literate Population613130
Illiterate Population321022

Nearby Villages of Parattanatham

Parattanatham 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ThammanaickenpattiEast1.48 km
AladipattiWest2.09 km
VeppilaiseriNorth-West2.60 km
Pillaiyar NathamNorth-East2.65 km
VedanathamSouth-East2.72 km
ErasinnampattiSouth-West2.76 km
KalyanasundarapuramWest2.82 km
SilampattiEast3.58 km
T.karisalkulamNorth3.64 km
IlluppaiyurEast3.70 km

Transport and Connectivity of Parattanatham

Parattanatham is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tiruchchuli, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Virudhunagar to Parattanatham is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parattanatham

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Parattanatham

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Parattanatham

Where is Parattanatham located?

Parattanatham village is located in Aruppukkottai Taluka, Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Parattanatham?

The Gram Panchayat of Parattanatham is R.kallumadam.

What is the pincode of Parattanatham?

The pincode of Parattanatham is 626118.

What is the population of Parattanatham?

Parattanatham has a total population of 93, including 41 males and 52 females.

How many households are there in Parattanatham?

There are 23 households in Parattanatham.

What is the literacy rate in Parattanatham?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Parattanatham is 65.59%. Male literacy is 75.61% and female literacy is 57.69%.