Thamaraikulam - Kariapatti, Virudhunagar

Thamaraikulam is a village situated in the Kariapatti taluka of Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kariapatti and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Virudhunagar. Thulukkankulam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thamaraikulam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thamaraikulam is 641455. The village covers a total geographical area of 247.53 hectares and falls under the 626106 pincode. Kariapatti is the nearest town.

Thamaraikulam 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 Thamaraikulam

As per Census 2011, Thamaraikulam village has a total population of 331 people, consisting of 164 males and 167 females. The village has 87 households and a sex ratio of 1,018 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 172 literate and 159 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population331164167
Child Population (0–6 yrs)362016
Literate Population17210567
Illiterate Population15959100

Nearby Villages of Thamaraikulam

Thamaraikulam 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)
PottalkulamNorth-East0.89 km
AmbaikkulamSouth-East1.10 km
Mela IdayankulamSouth-West1.10 km
AthikulamWest1.14 km
VilakulamEast1.39 km
ThondamankulamSouth1.64 km
PudukulamNorth-East1.86 km
IsalimadaiNorth1.98 km
KilakanjirangulamWest2.06 km
KaraikulamSouth-East2.11 km

Transport and Connectivity of Thamaraikulam

Thamaraikulam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tiruchchuli, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Virudhunagar to Thamaraikulam is about 39 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 Thamaraikulam

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

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

Health Facilities in Thamaraikulam

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

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

FAQs about Thamaraikulam

Where is Thamaraikulam located?

Thamaraikulam village is located in Kariapatti Taluka, Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Thamaraikulam?

The Gram Panchayat of Thamaraikulam is Thulukkankulam.

What is the pincode of Thamaraikulam?

The pincode of Thamaraikulam is 626106.

What is the population of Thamaraikulam?

Thamaraikulam has a total population of 331, including 164 males and 167 females.

How many households are there in Thamaraikulam?

There are 87 households in Thamaraikulam.

What is the literacy rate in Thamaraikulam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thamaraikulam is 51.96%. Male literacy is 64.02% and female literacy is 40.12%.