Oothakulam - Kariapatti, Virudhunagar
Oothakulam is a village situated in the Kariapatti taluka of Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kariapatti and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Virudhunagar. Sooranur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Oothakulam village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Oothakulam is 641416. The village covers a total geographical area of 25.9 hectares and falls under the 626109 pincode.
Oothakulam 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.
Nearby Villages of Oothakulam
Oothakulam 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Koovarkulam | South | 0.75 km |
| Karungulam Nedungulam | North | 0.92 km |
| Thenoor | East | 1.25 km |
| Chinna Alangulam | North | 1.56 km |
| Kovilankulam | West | 1.57 km |
| Sooranoor | South | 1.63 km |
| Sirukulam | North-West | 2.23 km |
| Singanathapuram | South | 2.24 km |
| Chithanendal | North-East | 2.24 km |
| Manaviyendal | West | 2.56 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Oothakulam
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Oothakulam. The nearest railway station is Tiruchchuli, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.0 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Virudhunagar to Oothakulam is about 40 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 Oothakulam
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Oothakulam village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Oothakulam
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Oothakulam village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Oothakulam
Where is Oothakulam located?
Oothakulam village is located in Kariapatti Taluka, Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Oothakulam?
The Gram Panchayat of Oothakulam is Sooranur.
What is the pincode of Oothakulam?
The pincode of Oothakulam is 626109.