Pottalkulam - Kariapatti, Virudhunagar
Pottalkulam is a village situated in the Kariapatti taluka of Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kariapatti and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Virudhunagar. Thulukkankulam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pottalkulam village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Pottalkulam is 641454. The village covers a total geographical area of 46.35 hectares and falls under the 626106 pincode.
Pottalkulam 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 Pottalkulam
Pottalkulam 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Vilakulam | South-East | 0.84 km |
| Thamaraikulam | South-West | 0.89 km |
| Pudukulam | North-East | 0.97 km |
| Ambaikkulam | South | 1.44 km |
| Isalimadai | North | 1.46 km |
| Singanathapuram | North-East | 1.72 km |
| Ayyanarkulam | South-East | 1.75 km |
| Athikulam | West | 1.81 km |
| Mela Idayankulam | South-West | 1.99 km |
| Sooranoor | North-East | 2.08 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Pottalkulam
Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Pottalkulam. The nearest railway station is Tiruchchuli, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.2 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Virudhunagar to Pottalkulam is about 45 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 Pottalkulam
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Pottalkulam village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Pottalkulam
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pottalkulam village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Pottalkulam
Where is Pottalkulam located?
Pottalkulam village is located in Kariapatti Taluka, Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Pottalkulam?
The Gram Panchayat of Pottalkulam is Thulukkankulam.
What is the pincode of Pottalkulam?
The pincode of Pottalkulam is 626106.